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…
Garcia and Nunez win Branford Elementary School 4-H speech contest
Lee Trawick Reporter2@riverbendnews.org On Monday, Dec. 12, Branford Elementary School (BES) held its highly anticipated annual Florida 4-H Public Speaking Contest between the fourth and fifth grade classes. As the curtains were…
Suwannee County Fire Rescue welcomes new member
Grace McAlister Reporter1@riverbendnews.org Firefighter/Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT) play an important role in our community by helping to save lives and property. They need to be prepared for any type of emergency that…
Hamilton high school collects donations for Toys for Tots
Christian Peterson Reporter@riverbendnews.org The Toys for Tots program started in 1947 and has been running consistently every year since. In 1947, Marine Corps Reserve Major Bill Hendricks was told by his wife,…
Santa settles down at the Suwannee Historical Commission
Christian Peterson Reporter@riverbendnews.org Early in the month of December, the Suwannee County Historical Commission and Museum received a special donation from Marilyn Clark Daughtry. Daughtry donated a statue of Santa Clause riding…
Suwannee Valley Unsolved to host cold case event
Grace McAlister Reporter1@riverbendnews.org On Monday, Jan. 9, the Suwannee River Regional Library, in conjunction with Suwannee Valley Unsolved, will host Cold Cases of the Suwannee Valley for the second time. The event…
Living God’s Way: Comfort, indignation and joy
The Bible generates some strong emotions in the Psalmist. In Psalm 119 (verses 49-56), the seventh stanza, this poet expresses three emotions about God’s word; one is comfort, another is indignation and…