Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com The week of Oct. 8 is celebrated nationally as Fire Prevention Week. It’s a time for families to come together and talk about how to avoid fires at home,…
Celebrate your local pastor
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com October is Clergy Appreciation Month and, specifically, the second Sunday in October is Pastor Appreciation Day. Churches are a large part of southern culture. The roads may never be…
First Baptist Church of Branford to host Richard and Tina Kleiss
Cheltsie Holbrook reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Richard and Tina Kleiss, science teachers dedicated to the propagation of truth as it relates to creation and prophecy, will present their studies and ministry at First Baptist Church…
Lebanon Baptist announces Gospel Jam
Adyson Hammock reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Lebanon Baptist Church of Branford has announced a free to the public Gospel Jam to be held on Saturday, Oct. 21, beginning at 5 p.m. Performers, singers, choirs, choruses,…
Jennings CDBG projects recommence following Idalia
Lee Trawick reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com With the destruction left behind by Hurricane Idalia, the issue of getting the Town of Jennings back into working fashion was the prime focus of the Jennings Town Council…
Hamilton commissioners proclaim National 4-H Week
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Hamilton County Board of County Commissioners’ regular meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 3, focused on celebrating National 4-H Week. The meeting opened with a presentation from UF/IFAS Hamilton Extension’s…
AMERICAN PICKERS plans to film in Florida
The American Pickers are excited to return to Florida! They plan to film episodes of the History Channel hit television series throughout your area in January 2024. American Pickers is a documentary…
The good, the bad and the ugly: “The Creator”
Christian Peterson Columnist “The Creator” was released to the American market on Friday, Sept. 29. It was produced, directed and co-written by Garth Edwards. The film follows Joshua (John David Washington), an…
Around the Banks
Johnny Bullard Columnist My Daddy would often make a statement regarding growing older: “It takes forever to turn 21, and then you’re 40 in three weeks.” It is hard for me to…
Welcome to Riverbend News Laura Mongeon
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com Riverbend News is proud to welcome Laura Mongeon to its team as the newest graphic designer. Mongeon was born in Tallahassee in 1995. She spent her early childhood in…
Suwannee County set to welcome USA Weightlifting Federation in 2024
Lee Trawick reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com Suwannee High School’s weightlifting teams have established themselves as a perennial powerhouse in the Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA). With four state titles in three years, the girls’…
Town Talk: Pioneer Day happening Saturday
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Lafayette County Chamber of Commerce will be hosting its 43rd annual Pioneer Day on Saturday, Oct. 14. The day kicks off at 8 a.m. at Veterans Memorial Park…
Stolen vehicle recovery leads to arrest, 30 grams of meth found
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com A Live Oak man was arrested on Wednesday, Oct. 4, following a car chase that resulted in the recovery of a stolen vehicle, along with 30 grams of methamphetamine….
Area mourns loss of former Live Oak Police Officer Tim Parisi
Lee Trawick reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com Tim Parisi, a Broward County native, grew up with the dream of becoming a law enforcement officer. In 2002, at the age of 19, he attended the Broward County…
Melody Christian Academy welcomes new art teacher
Hannah Kolstad reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Melody Christian Academy (MCA) is excited to welcome a new art teacher to their staff. Allison Raber began teaching art for MCA this school year. Raber is a native…
Hornets fly over Bulldogs at the net
Lee Trawick reporter2@riverbendnews.org The Lafayette High School volleyball team traveled to Suwannee High School on Wednesday, Sept. 27, to take on the Bulldogs (8-8). The Hornets (9-3) entered the contest riding a…
Save the date for Live Oak First Assembly of God’s Fall Festival!
The crisp autumn breeze blowing through the trees, the rustle of leaves underfoot and the scent of pumpkin spice in the air – it can only mean one thing: fall is here!…