Grace McAlister, Reporter1@riverbendnews.org Scaff’s Branford IGA, through a partnership with Coca-Cola, recently had a Kids Design a Shopping Bag contest and invited students at Branford Elementary School to participate. The top winners…
Around the Banks: The 70th Annual Florida Folk Festival
After two years of not having a face to face program, the Florida Park Service of the Florida Department of Environmental Protection celebrated the 70th Annual Florida Folk Festival, the nation’s oldest…
Mayo clocktower sets tentative
Christian Peterson, Reporter@riverbendnews.org Back in December of 2021, the Lafayette County Courthouse clocktower was removed from the courthouse to receive a much-needed restoration. Now, after months of hard work, the restoration is…
Sheriff St. John officially deems Olivia Cauley a Superhero
Lee Trawick, Reporter2@riverbendnews.org Stephanie Cauley has been battling cancer over the last year. Although it has been a struggle for her, her nine-year-old daughter, Olivia Cauley, has been by her side. While…
Suwannee Chorus presents their spring concert
Lee Trawick Reporter2@riverbendnews.org The Suwannee Chorus went on tour on Friday, May 6, to the Village Church in Dowling Park. The Chorus comprises 39 members of the fourth and fifth grades from…
Suwannee Valley Electric Cooperative awards $21,500 in scholarships to local students
Suwannee Valley Electric Cooperative Contributor Thursday, May 19, the Suwannee Valley Electric Cooperative (SVEC) Board of Trustees has awarded $21,500 in scholarships to some of the area’s outstanding high school graduates. Eleven scholarships…
Suwannee issues collection site decals
Grace McAlister Reporter1@riverbendnews.org On Monday, May 23, residents of Suwannee County began receiving their county-issued collections site permit decals in the mail with a letter explaining the purpose of the decal and…
Maxine Evelyn Bowling
Maxine Evelyn Bowling, 97, of Stockton, Ga., passed away on Sunday, May 22, 2022, in the South Georgia Medical Center. She was born on Feb. 19, 1925, in Valdosta, Ga., to the…
Henry Joseph Groll, Jr.
Henry Joseph Groll, Jr. of Jasper, Fla., passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 18, 2022 with the love of his life by his side. The two became one on Oct. 8, 1999…
Cagle grams: What is a conversion?
James H. Cagle Guest Columnist “The law of the Lord is perfect, converting the soul.” (Psalm 19:7) “Well spoke the Holy Ghost by Esaias the prophet unto our fathers, saying, Go unto…
FDLE investigates officer involved shooting in Hamilton County
Lee Trawick Reporter2@riverbendnews.org On Tuesday, May 25, in Hamilton County, a Deputy driving a marked police vehicle attempted a lawful traffic stop on a vehicle with a passenger that had active felony…
Joey Pearson retires after 30 years
Lee Trawick Reporter2@riverbendnews.org Joey Pearson began his professional career at Lafayette High School (LHS) in August of 1991, coaching football, weightlifting and track and field before moving into the Athletic Director position….
4-H summer day camps offer learning and fun for youth of all ages
Katie Jones, 4-H Youth Development Agent Contributor Every Year, Suwannee County 4-H offers a variety of youth summer programs for ages 5-18. These programs, which are open to all youth regardless of…
DeSantis pledges millions to Lafayette County
Christian Peterson Reporter@riverbendnews.org On Wednesday, April 11, Governor Ron DeSantis and his team paid a visit to Lafayette County. Before Gov. DeSantis arrived, his presence was known by the crowd gathering at…
The Old Paths to visit Mt. Olive Baptist Church
Grace McAlister Reporter1@riverbendnews.org The Old Paths, a southern gospel quartet from Atlanta, Ga., will be hosting a praise and worship night at Mt. Olive Baptist Church. At the event, which will take…
Beauty in every step
Christian Peterson Reporter@riverbendnews.org On Saturday, April 30, the Little Miss SHS and Miss SHS Beauty Pageant was held. The pageant took place in the Suwannee High School (SHS) auditorium, starting at 6…