Christian Peterson Reporter@riverbendnews.org According to a report by the Florida Highway Patrol, on Saturday, Jan. 14, an accident at Hometown Jewelry and Loan left one man dead. At roughly 3:30 a.m., a…
Help Wesley fight cancer
Grace McAlister Reporter1@riverbendnews.org Wesley Rizer, a Mayo resident, was recently diagnosed with neuroblastoma cancer in his spinal cord. Neuroblastoma is a type of cancer that forms from immature nerve cells. It usually…
Kinetic cuts ribbon on fiber optic project
Christian Peterson Reporter@riverbendnews.org On Thursday, Jan. 12, Kinetic by Windstream officially cut the ribbon on their fiber optic project in Hamilton County. Kinetic was joined by the Hamilton County Board of Commissioners…
Suwannee Valley Nursing Facility receives a surprise visit
Lee Trawick Reporter2@riverbendnews.org On Wednesday, Dec. 21, the Primary youth of the White Springs Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (JCLDS) visited the residents of the Suwannee Valley Nursing Facility. There,…
Tommy Lee of Live Oak memorizes the flags of the world
Grace McAlister Reporter1@riverbendnews.org Ten-year-old Tommy Lee is a fourth-grade student at Suwannee Riverside Elementary. Tommy is known for the fact that he is always happy and can put a smile on anyone’s…
FLHSMV announces new Florida specialty license plate
FLHSMV Contributor The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) is pleased to announce that the Gadsden Flag specialty license plate has been delivered to tax collector offices and license…
Ten ways to get active and stay healthy in the new year
Kim Griffin Contributor Getting active is an essential part of staying healthy, but if the thought of “exercise” makes you cringe, then think of it in a different way. When you are…
Advancing youth showmanship skills
Erin Jones Contributor Showmanship is a skill 4-H members use to present their animals when exhibiting at the livestock shows. This is a skill that takes time, practice and patience to develop….
Railroad History event to take place at Suwannee Museum
Grace McAlister Reporter1@riverbendnews.org Railroad History in Suwannee County is a free event where county historian, Eric Musgrove, will delve into the rich history of Suwannee County’s historic railroads. Musgrove was the 1996…
Around the Banks
My daddy loved the State of Florida, as do I. He felt we should learn all we could about our “Sunshine State;” its history, rich culture and beauty. To those ends, he…
Suwannee County Sheriff’s Office warns of fake calls
Christian Peterson Reporter@riverbendnews.org Even though 2023 has just started, criminals take no breaks. On Monday, Jan. 2, the Suwannee County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) reported receiving multiple calls regarding a new scam involving…
Jasper resident dead in drug deal gone wrong
Grace McAlister Reporter1@riverbendnews.org On Sunday, Jan. 1, at 9:51 p.m., the Jasper Police Department (JPD) responded to a call at a residence on Martin Luther King Drive. The JPD reports states the…
Jasper man charged with premeditated murder
Grace McAlister Reporter1@riverbendnews.org On Thursday, Dec. 29, at 11:13 a.m., the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) responded to an apparent shooting at Mama’s Burgers, in Jasper. According to a report from the…
Tri-county legislative delegation hearings announced
LeAnn Bunton Contributor The annual legislative delegation hearings for Suwannee, Hamilton and Lafayette Counties have been scheduled for Friday, Jan. 13. These hearings will include State Representative Jason Shoaf, Chair of the…
First Baptist Church spreads Christmas cheer
Christian Peterson Reporter@riverbendnews.org On Wednesday, Dec. 14, the ladies of First Baptist Church delivered a special surprise to the Suwannee County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO). The women had taken the time throughout the…
RIVEROAK Technical College announces student of the week
RIVEROAK Technical College Contributor RIVEROAK Technical College’s student spotlight for the week of Monday, Dec. 19, was Hayley Freeman. Freeman was nominated by her instructor, Greta Thornton, who shared, “Hayley has been…
RIVEROAK Technical College caps Practical Nursing Class of 2023
Lee Trawick Reporter2@riverbendnews.org On Thursday, Dec. 15, family and friends gathered at the Live Oak Church of God to witness RIVEROAK Technical College’s (RTC) Practical Nursing Class of 2023 Capping Ceremony. With…