Christian Peterson Reporter@riverbendnews.org On Friday, Jan. 14, RIVEROAK Technical College (RTC) held a graduation for their Patient Care Technician students. The Patient Care Technician program is “designed to prepare students for employment…
Jeff and Sheri Easter hosting Gospel concert
Grace McAlister Reporter1@riverbendnews.org On Saturday, Feb. 5, starting at 6 p.m., all are welcome to attend a Gospel concert featuring Grammy nominated and Dove Award winning Gospel music duo Jeff and Sheri…
Give Valentines gifts with lasting memories
Carolyn Saft UF/IFAS Suwannee County Extension Contributor Our stores are filled with heart-shaped boxes of chocolates sold as symbols of love. Are they though? One piece of chocolate is about 75 calories,…
Lafayette’s All-American Cheerleaders appear at Peach Bowl
Lee Trawick Reporter2@riverbendnews.org On Wednesday, Dec. 29, Avery Buchanan and Kristen Duckett traveled to Atlanta, Ga., to join the Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) All-American cheer squad at the Sheraton Hotel. They…
Emerald’s Gem Box: Thank God for your roots in life!
I’ve often mentioned/written before that I wake up early every morning and one of my morning rituals is listening to motivational speeches. Whether it be inner strength, inner success, business success, business/personal…
James Gaskin
James Gaskin, 61, passed away on Monday, Jan. 17, 2022. Gaskin was born on Oct. 10, 1960, in Perry, Fla. to Thomas Edward Gaskin and Margaret Elizabeth Gaskin. Gaskin loved spending time…
Help Alyce fight lung cancer
Grace McAlister Reporter1@riverbendnews.org Suwannee County resident, Alyce Player, has been diagnosed with lung cancer. Since her diagnoses, she has started a double dose of chemotherapy and daily radiation. Unfortunately, Player is not…
Suwannee County MISSING CHILD alert
FDLE Contributor A Florida MISSING CHILD Alert has been issued for Jaxon Nickerson, a white male, 9-years-old, 4 feet tall, 65 pounds, blonde hair and hazel eyes, last seen in the area…
International Day of Commemoration in Memory of the Victims of the Holocaust
Christian Peterson Reporter@riverbendnews.org Jan. 27, has been a very important day in history for many years. For example, all the way back to 98 A.D., Trajan succeeded his adoptive father as the…
The Trojans stand tall in the end
Lee Trawick Reporter2@riverbendnews.org On Thursday, Jan. 20, The Hamilton County High School Trojans varsity basketball team traveled to Lafayette County to take on the Lafayette High School Hornets. The Trojans started slow,…
Bulldogs lose grip on the Hurricanes
Lee Trawick Reporter2@riverbendnews.org On Tuesday, Jan. 18, the Suwannee High School Bulldogs, varsity soccer team traveled to Gainesville to take on the Gainesville High School Hurricanes. The Bulldogs were looking to snap…
Superintendent Spotlight: Ted Roush
Christian Peterson Reporter@riverbendnews.org The superintendent is the top executive in a school district. It is his or her job to work out a school board’s vision by making decisions on everything from…
Lafayette County Toxic Round-Up event collects hazardous waste
Alachua County Environmental Protection Department Contributor The Alachua County Household Hazardous Waste Department in partnership with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection and the Lafayette County Commission will sponsor a free “Toxic…
The Urgency of creating a beloved community
Lee Trawick Reporter2@riverbendnews.org On Monday, Jan. 17, the Dr. Martin Luther King (MLK) Committee of Suwannee County honored Dr. Martin Luther King with its 26th annual Dr. Martin Luther King parade through…
Emerald’s Gem Box: Integrity
Integrity, according to Dictionary.com means, “adherence to moral and ethical principles; soundness of moral character; honesty.” What is integrity? It is the quality of being honest and having strong moral principles. It…
16 ARRESTED in Lafayette County during lengthy drug bust
Christian Peterson Reporter@riverbendnews.org The Lafayette County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) has obtained and served 16 arrest warrants in Lafayette County, Fla. The LCSO with assistance from Columbia County Sheriff’s Office, Taylor County Sheriff’s Office,…
FWC to host Florida State Fish Art Contest
FWC Contributor The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), in partnership with Wildlife Forever, is eager to announce they will host the Florida State Fish Art Contest again this year. Students…