Grace McAlister reporter1@riverbendnews.org With Christmas right around the corner, the Town of Branford was excited to kick off its annual Christmas Festival on Saturday, Dec. 10. Attendees from all over gathered at…
Jimmy Norris appointed Chairman of North Florida Economic Development
Lee Trawick Reporter2@riverbendnews.org Suwannee County resident Jimmy Norris has been the Director of the Suwannee County Economic Development (SCED) for more than four years. During this time, Norris has been the driving…
Danny Federico graduates from University of Central Florida
By Grace McAlister Reporter1@riverbendnews.org Danny Federico is a Branford resident, however, her journey began in Tallahassee, Fla. She graduated from SAIL High School in 2015 and later attended Tallahassee Community College (TCC)…
Avoid debt this holiday season
Kim Griffin, UF/IFAS Extension Suwannee County Contributor The holidays are here and with it comes the sights, sounds and spending associated with this time of year! In fact, Americans are expected to…
Sadie Miller performs at the Orange Blossom Opry
Lee Trawick Reporter2@riverbendnews.org Branford’s rising country music star, Sadie Miller, has added another performance to her expanding resume. Just as with any other trade, every singer must put in the work, the…
Do you know how much God loves you?
Years ago, I cuddled my one-year-old granddaughter. Looking into her sweet little face, I said, “Emma, do you know how much I love you?” Immediately, I sensed my heavenly Father asking me…
Collin Ruth found with 32 videos of child pornography
Christian Peterson reporter@riverbendnews.org On Thursday, Dec. 8 Collin Michael-Allen Adams Ruth of Mayo, was arrested on 32 counts of child pornography and on unlawful use of a two-way communication device. Roughly two…
Live Oak robbery suspect apprehended
Grace McAlister reporter1@riverbendnews.org Monte Deaundre Ellis, a 21-year-old Live Oak resident, was wanted by the Suwannee County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) in connection to several armed robberies that occurred Sunday, Dec. 4 in…
59-year-old Wellborn woman missing, foul play suspected
Lee Trawick Reporter2@riverbendnews.org Deborah “Debbie” Lanham, a 59-year-old Wellborn resident, formerly from Knoxville, Tenn., has officially been listed as missing as of Monday, Dec. 12, according to the Suwannee County Sheriff’s Office…
Join the Rotary Club of Branford for a Movie on the Suwannee
Lee Trawick Reporter2@riverbendnews.org The Rotary Club of Branford is calling on its community to join together on the Suwannee River at Ivey Memorial Park on Saturday, Dec. 17, for the club’s first…
Mobile classroom visits Hamilton County Elementary School
Grace McAlister reporter1@riverbendnews.org In partnership with Florida Agriculture in the Classroom, Nutrien’s Seed Survivor display, a plant nutrient classroom on wheels, visited Hamilton County Elementary School from Monday, Nov. 7 to Wednesday,…
Trojan basketball teams claim wins over Lanier County
Lee Trawick Reporter2@riverbendnews.org The Hamilton County High School varsity boys and girls basketball teams hosted the Lanier County Bulldogs on Thursday, Dec. 8. The Lady Trojans claimed the court first, looking for…
Bulldogs drop four straight
Lee Trawick Reporter2@riverbendnews.org Suwannee High School’s boys varsity soccer team began their season with a 1-0 win over the Santa Fe Raiders. However, they have struggled to find consistency on either side…
Enjoy festive displays with Lisa’s Lights
Lee Trawick Reporter2@riverbendnews.org As the Christmas season begins, so do many traditions throughout the world. This is certainly the case for Lisa’s Lights in McAlpin, which has been shining bright bright since…
38th Annual Christmas on the Square brings holiday joy to Live Oak
Grace McAlister reporter1@riverbendnews.org Live Oak’s 38th annual Christmas on the Square kicked off on Thursday Dec. 1, at 6 p.m., with the Jingle Bell Fun Run and the official Christmas tree lighting…
Mayo resident publishes “Phoebe Picks the Possum Queen”
Grace McAlister reporter1@riverbendnews.org Miriam and John Hulett are originally from Michigan; however, they recently moved to the Suwannee River Rendevouz Resort in Mayo. Miriam says they moved to the Suwannee Valley because…
Lafayette students learn the process of sugarcane grinding
Emily Beach Contributor On Tuesday, Nov. 15, the first graders from Lafayette Elementary School went on a field trip to the home of Stanley and Jeanette Ash (Sandy Bass’s parents) for a…