SRWMD Contributor To help enhance public awareness of water levels and the impact rainfall has on current conditions in North Florida, the Suwannee River Water Management District (SRWMD) has released its Hydrologic…
Fitness fun for moms and babies available at Lafayette County Public Library
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Tuesday, Oct. 17, the Lafayette County Public Library, in partnership with the Country Strong Gym of Mayo, hosted its first “Mommy and Me” fitness class. This class allows…
Get ready for a day of music, art and culture at the Heritage Festival
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com The North Florida Heritage Festival, put on by the Suwannee River Regional Library, will be back on Saturday, Nov. 18. Held at Heritage Park and Gardens, located at 1004…
Families have spooktacular fun at annual Trunk-or-Treat in Jasper
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com On the warm, moonlit evening of Saturday, Oct. 28, families from all corners of Hamilton County gathered at Central Avenue in downtown Jasper for a thrilling, candy-filled night…
Community brought together for fun with Branford High School’s annual Fall Festival
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com The community spirit was in full swing as Branford High School hosted its much-anticipated annual Fall Festival on Saturday, Oct. 28. From 3 p.m. to 6 p.m., the…
Honoring our heroes: The meaning behind Veterans Day
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Every year on Nov. 11, the United States and various countries around the world observe Veterans Day, a day dedicated to honoring and showing appreciation for the brave men…
Tri-county area unites to honor Veterans
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com As Veterans Day approaches, residents from the tri-county area are gearing up to pay their respects to the men and women who have served and continue to serve…
Jackson Heights to honor Veterans at Lighthouse Christian Center
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com In a heartfelt tribute to the nation’s heroes, the renowned band, Jackson Heights, is all set to take the stage at the Lighthouse Christian Center in Mayo on Saturday,…
Farm Share distributes food to those in need
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Wednesday, Oct. 25, Farm Share paid a visit to Suwannee County. The group, organized to help provide food to those in need, came in an effort to help…
What’s going on in your church?
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Do you know of any upcoming church events happening in the tri-county area? Please, share them with us! We want to cover your fundraisers, revivals, yard sales, luncheons, concerts…
Multiple brands of pouch applesauce recalled due to lead content
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com “As reported in a safety alert issued by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023, the FDA, along with the North Carolina Department of Health…
Around the Banks
Johnny Bullard Guest Columnist We live in a day and age where seemingly so many areas of mastery impress us in relation to secular education. “Oh, my child scored a Level 5…
Living God’s way: Smiley Face Hides Fasting Face
Continuing His sermon, Jesus speaks to the crowd about their bodily appearance when they are fasting (Matthew 6:16-18). He says this pious action of fasting should be done in secret in order…
Collision claims life on County Road 53
Rick Patrick reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com According to a report from the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP), on Tuesday, Oct. 31, at approximately 6 a.m. a sedan driven by a 58-year-old San Francisco, Calif., man was…
Human remains recovered in a house fire in Mayo
Lee Trawick reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Wednesday, Oct. 25, around 8:45 p.m., a citizen noticed a mobile home, located at 1232 NE Rowan Rd, in Lafayette County in a blaze and notified Lafayette County…
Unleashing the Truth Part 2: What went down in the Hamilton County pound?
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com In its continuing investigation into the Hamilton County Animal Control facility under the care of former Animal Control Officer Alicia Anderson, Riverbend News sat down with Stacy Allen and…
Buccaneers set sights on championship after regional semifinals win
Lee Trawick reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Thursday, Oct. 26, the Branford High School volleyball team hosted the Class 1A Region 3 Semifinals. They were the highest-ranked team in the region, having won the District…