Danny Federico Reporter3@riverbendnews.org After being put on an extensive hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Suwannee River Catfish Festival is finally back on! On Saturday, April 9, catfish lovers from all…
Lighthouse Christian Center to host bluegrass homecoming
Danny Federico Reporter3@riverbendnews.org Join Lighthouse Christian Center on Sunday, April 3, at 10:30 a.m., for their Homecoming Celebration with a service led by guest speaker Pastor Ken Henderson. Attendees are then invited…
Blazing the trail for today’s healthcare, Honoring Women’s History Month
Danny Federico Reporter3@riverbendnews.org Women’s History Month is upon us once more. This is the time to honor and recognize the important moments in history that advanced women’s rights, as well as advocates…
Lady Bulldogs look to go on the attack
Lee Trawick Reporter2@riverbendnews.org The Suwannee High School Lady Bulldogs varsity softball team carries a 3-6 record, as they have almost reached their halfway point of the season. The Lady Bulldogs are currently…
I scream, you scream, we all scream for fundraisers
Christian Peterson Reporter@riverbendnews.org On Wednesday, Feb. 16, Suwannee Springcrest Elementary and Dairy Queen partnered up for an evening of support. Dairy Queen held a fundraiser for Suwannee Springcrest Elementary, allowing students, friends…
Cutting down the competition at the 24th Annual Lawn Mower Race
Christian Peterson Reporter@riverbendnews.org On Saturday, March 19, The Arc North Florida held their 24th Annual Lawn Mower Race. This annual race helps raise awareness and support for individuals with developmental and intellectual…
Jack W. Whitmore
Jack Willard Whitmore, 91, passed away at 3 a.m. on Saturday, March 12, 2022, at Haven Hospice Suwannee Valley. Whitmore was born on Aug. 2, 1930, in Warren, Penn. He was one…
Thomas L. “Tommy” McCray
Thomas Lester McCray, known as “Tommy” to his family and friends, 49, passed away on March 19, 2022, in Tallahassee, Fla. Tommy was born May 22, 1972, in Lake City, Fla., to…
BODY FOUND — drowning at Peacock Lake —
Grace McAlister Reporter1@riverbendnews.org The Suwannee County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) responded to a call of a missing person, possible drowning in Peacock Lake around 8 p.m. on Wednesday, March 23. SCSO deputies searched…
Free arts and culture grants workshop available for Suwannee and Lafayette Counties
Florida Cultural Alliance Contributor Twenty-six of Florida’s 67 counties do not avail themselves of funding available through arts and culture grants. Most of these counties are considered rural with populations of less…
Lady Bulldogs calm the storm
Lee TrawickReporter2@riverbendnews.org On Thursday, March 17, the Suwannee High School Lady Bulldogs varsity softball team played host to the Gainesville Lady Hurricanes. The Lady Bulldogs were looking to capitalize on their previous…
Tory Carter comes to Suwannee Springcrest Elementary
Lee Trawick Reporter2@riverbendnews.org On Thursday, March 3, Suwannee Springcrest Elementary (SSE) was surprised by a unique visitor, Tory Carter of the Tennessee Titans from the National Football League (NFL). The students were…
Enjoy a day of family fun with Mt. Olive Baptist Church’s Spring Fling
Grace McAlister Reporter1@riverbendnews.org Mt. Olive Baptist Church’s Spring Fling Tailgate will take place on Sunday, April 10 from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Prior to the celebration, there will be a church…
Beauty and grace, Miss BHS queens crowned
Grace McAlister Reporter1@riverbendnews.org On Saturday, March 5, Branford High School (BHS) held its 2022-23 Miss BHS Pageant in the auditorium. Nine young girls from Branford Elementary School in Kindergarten and first grade competed…
Donna Marie Frank
Donna Marie Frank, 78, of Mayo, Fla., passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, March 13, 2022, following an extended illness. Frank was born on May 31, 1943, in Silver Spring,…
Edward E. Davis
Edward E. Davis (Nov. 14, 1936 – Feb. 23, 2022) of Holmes County moved to Suwannee County in 2017. He passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by loved ones, after a long…
Homicide shakes Live oak
Suwannee County Sheriff’s Office Contributor On Monday, March 21, deputies with the Suwannee County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) responded to the 19100 block of 76th Street in, Live Oak, in reference to a…