Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com February seems to be a paradox of a month; while it is the shortest month of the year, it always seems to have the most going on, and even…
Support seniors at the Mayo Womanless Fashion Show
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Mayo Eastern Star Chapter 196 and Mayo Masonic Lodge No. 119 are joining forces for a unique experience: a Womanless Fashion Show. The event will take place on…
United Way of Suwannee Valley prepares to putt
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com The United Way of Suwannee Valley (UWSV) is getting ready for its Third Annual Golf Tournament. According to its website, the UWSV “is committed to advancing the common good…
Keeping Suwannee County Beautiful: nonprofit seeking volunteers for clean-up project
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com Keeping the roads clean throughout Suwannee County can be a challenging task. Hundreds of miles of roads lead to rivers and streams, while others lead residents and visitors alike…
The annual FWC art contest is open
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), working with Wildlife Forever, hosts an art contest every year. “The annual program invites youth from around the world to connect…
FSYR 67th Annual Open House and Horse Show
Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranch Contributor The 67th Annual Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranch (FSYR) Open House and Horse Show is gearing up to be an exciting weekend for families, donors and riding clubs…
Jo Kennon Public Library hosting photo contest
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Jo Kennon Public Library in Dowling Park is hosting a photo contest, and the theme is “nature.” The contest is an exciting opportunity to get in touch with…
Another “lap” down, bicyclist still going
Rick Patrick reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com It almost defies explanation when Paul Webb says he feels better than he has in years. The 72-year old self-proclaimed “full-time voluntary charity cyclist” is four years into a…
HCSO makes significant drug arrests in Jennings
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) recently announced on social media that a search warrant was executed at a residence in the Jennings area on Friday, Feb. 7. This…
School administrator arrested
Rick Patrick reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com According to information from the Madison County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO), Clayton Matthew Tomlinson, 33, of Live Oak, Fla., arrested and charged with driving under the influence of alcohol or…
Despite dissolution threats, White Springs Town Council continues business
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com More than 24 hours after receiving word from Senator Corey Simon and Representative Jason Shoaf that discussions on revoking the town charter would begin, the White Springs Town Council…
Mayo Town Council approves road closure for Hornets baseball home games
Christian Peterson reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Monday, Feb. 10, the Mayo Town Council met for its regularly scheduled meeting. The meeting began with the council adopting the agenda for the evening and approving the…
Lafayette Commission moves ahead with road projects
Christian Peterson reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Tuesday, Feb. 11, the Lafayette County Board of County Commissioners met for its regularly scheduled meeting. The meeting began with the approval of the minutes from the previous…
Today Can Be The Difference: Do you feel disconnected in your relationships?
Do you sometimes feel like an outsider? Everyone around you seems to click with others, but at the office, in your community, at your church – or occasionally, in your own family,…
Cagle Grams: Consciousness
“For this is thankworthy, if a man for conscience toward God endure grief, suffering wrongfully” (1 Peter 2:19 KJV). Man is body, soul and spirit (1 Thessalonians 5:23). He is not an…
Living God’s Way: Four attitudes for living with others
After his discussion on living in a worthy manner of being called to be a Christian, Paul now uses four words to describe the Christian’s attitude for living with others, and especially…
Around the Banks
As the month of February is flying by and February is Black History Month, I am going to include some memories here of the rich African American Heritage of southern Hamilton County….