Danny Federico, Reporter3@riverbendnews.org Residents from all around the area flooded Andrew’s Square in downtown Wellborn on Saturday, June 4, for the 28th Annual Wellborn Blueberry Festival. This annual event aids in raising…
Working Capital Disaster Loan deadline approaching for small businesses affected by severe storms
U.S. Small Business Administration, Contributor The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is reminding businesses in Florida to apply for working capital loans before the Friday, June 24 deadline. The disaster loan program…
Scallop season officially opens
Danny Federico, Reporter3@riverbendnews.org The dates for bay scallop season on the Gulf Coast have been announced by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC). The season varies depending on the section…
Carolyn Livingston Lindsey
Carolyn Livingston Lindsey, 80, passed away on Tuesday, June 7, 2022, in Gainesville, Fla. Livingston was born on May 19, 1942, in Tifton, Ga., to Carl Patton and Inez Wallis Patton. Livingston…
Brenda Newbern Sanders
Brenda Newbern Sanders, 72, of Lake City, Fla., passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 3, 2022, at the Haven Hospice Suwannee Valley Care Center in Lake City. She was a loving wife,…
Hamilton commissioners discuss redistricting issue
Christian Peterson, Reporter@riverbendnews.org On Tuesday, May 7, the Hamilton County Board of Commissioners met for their regularly scheduled meeting. The meeting began at 9 a.m. and was held at the Hamilton County…
Around the Banks: Life in 1956
I am writing this column on the 66th wedding anniversary of my parents, the late John Wade Bullard and Mary Lou Taylor Bullard. They were married on June 8, 1956, in Statenville,…
Suwannee County telecommunicators go above and beyond
Lee Trawick, Reporter2@riverbendnews.org On Thursday, May 12, a call came into the Suwannee County 911 telecommunications center; Aniyah Baker answered the call. At first, there was no response, but Baker did not…
Walt’s Live Oak Ford hosts fundraiser supporting Star Martinez
Grace McAlister, Reporter1@riverbendnews.org Around 7:28 p.m. on Sunday, May 29, a sports utility vehicle (SUV) and a pickup truck collided on County Road 361 in Keaton Beach. According to the report provided…
Riverbend News’ Softball Coach of the Year
Lee Trawick, Reporter2@riverbendnews.org Coming into the 2022 high school softball season, the Lady Trojans welcomed their new head coach, Morris Bell. Bell took over a program that had not won a game…
Riverbend News’ Baseball Player of the Year
Lee Trawick, Reporter2@riverbendnews.org On Friday, May 27, Riverbend News teamed with the area baseball coaches to vote on this year’s Baseball Player of the Year. With a 5-1 vote, Jackson Ward of…
Riverbend News’ Baseball Coach of the Year
Lee Trawick, Reporter2@riverbendnews.org Expectations were high for the Suwannee Bulldogs baseball team, as they’ve had six college commits and signees. However, talent alone does not win baseball games. Navigating such high expectations…
Lafayette FFA holds their 82nd annual banquet
Lee Trawick, Reporter2@riverbendnews.org On Thursday, May 12, the Lafayette FFA chapter celebrated its 82nd Annual Awards Ceremony Banquet. Family and friends, along with the many FFA members from the chapter, gathered together…
Hamilton school district partners with No Kid Hungry to feed youth
Christian Peterson, Reporter@riverbendnews.org On Thursday, May 15, No Kid Hungry and the Hamilton County School District (HCSD) joined forces to help care for the less fortunate in their student population. The event…
First Federal Bank celebrates 60th anniversary
Grace McAlister, Reporter1@riverbendnews.org On Tuesday, May 24, First Federal Bank employees and supporters donned their navy blue, gold and white apparel for a night of unity and celebration of the bank’s 60th…
Jasper Lions to host duck race
Christian Peterson, Reporter@riverbendnews.org On Saturday, June 11, the Jasper Lions Club will be hosting the Historic Suwannee River Duck Race. The race will start at the Suwannee River Bridge on Highway 41…
 Introducing Suwanee Valley Electric’s newest trustee
Christian Peterson, Reporter@riverbendnews.org Suwannee Valley Electric Cooperative (SVEC) is a nonprofit electric cooperative that serves the Suwannee Valley. It is ran by a board of trustees who provide local governance, oversight and…