Normally, I do movie reviews; many may consider me a cinephile. However, with the power knocked out and our coverage area in chaos, I was able to take a break from films…
County schools resume operations this week
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com While the Suwannee Valley continues to sort through the debris left behind by Idalia, the local school districts are hard at work getting ready to resume normal operations. As…
Picking up the pieces: The aftermath of Hurricane Idalia
Christian Peterson reporter@riverbendnews.org Hurricane Idalia tore through Florida on Wednesday, Aug. 30, with the speed of a freight train. She tore trees, power lines, sheds and even houses apart. She made landfall…
Disaster Unemployment Assistance available for those impacted by Hurricane Idalia
Florida Department of Emergency Management Contributor On Tuesday, Sept. 5, FloridaCommerce announced that Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) is available to Florida businesses and residents whose employment or self-employment was lost or interrupted…
Cagle grams: The sacrifice of fools
James H. Cagle. Guest Columnist “Keep thy foot when thou goest to the house of God, and be more ready to hear than to give the sacrifice of fool: for they consider…
Living God’s way: Judge yourself before judging others
Carlton G. McPeak Guest Columnist Jesus shifts topics in His sermon from teaching about our priorities to teaching about how we judge people. Jesus is not saying we should not judge other…
Around the Banks
Johnny Bullard Guest Columnist Around the banks of the Suwannee, I saw my first goldenrod in bloom today as my brother and I took a Sunday afternoon drive in the Flatwoods of…
*IMPORTANT NEWS ABOUT HURRICANE IDALIA*
SANDBAGS AVAILABLE Bring your own shovel; bags and sand are free. LOCATIONS: Lafayette County Mayo Community Center, located at 138 SW Community Cir. Limit 25 bags per household. Hamilton County Hamilton County…
Explore law enforcement with the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office
Christian Peterson reporter@riverbendnews.org Hamilton County youth have the opportunity to become a Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office Explorer. The Law Enforcement Explorer program is a way to let young people who are interested…
Emergency Preparedness tax holiday is now ongoing
Lazaro Aleman reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com If you missed the first 14 days of Florida’s Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holidays in late May and early June, don’t fret. You now have another opportunity to take…
Trojans open season by running wild
Lee Trawick reporter2@riverbendnews.org The 2023 Hamilton County High School football season began with many questions and new faces. New Head Coach Chris Cook brought forth his Wing-T-type offense centered around timing and…
Buccaneers celebrate Senior Night with big win
Lee Trawick reporter2@riverbendnews.org After a disappointing performance in their preseason jamboree, the Buccaneers were eager to start the regular season on a higher note. On Friday, Aug. 25, Branford High School honored…
Bulldogs weather the storm in season opener
Lee Trawick reporter2@riverbendnews.org The Suwannee Bulldogs hosted Flagler Palm Coast on Friday, Aug. 25, in a matchup they were eager to get underway. After a sub-par preseason performance and a forfeit by…
Bulldogs open volleyball season with a new atmosphere
Lee Trawick reporter2@riverbendnews.org The Suwannee High School volleyball team entered the 2023 season following last year’s disappointing 7-15 record. Under new Head Coach April Greene, the girls bring a ton of energy…
Friends of Music returns with performance from the St. Mark’s Bach Ensemble
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com The honor of inaugurating the 2023-24 Friends of Music concert season has been bestowed upon the St. Mark’s Bach Ensemble. Comprising of passionate musicians with an affinity for Bach…
Winsupply, Wayne Gudy and Cecil the cat are the perfect trio for all your construction needs
Lee Trawick reporter2@riverbendnews.org Certified Plumbing and Electric (CPE) opened in 1980 and was locally owned by Don and Glenda Edwards. For over 30 years, CPE provided all plumbing and electrical supplies in…
Lafayette Nursing Home gets a warm visit from angels by chance
Lee Trawick reporter2@riverbendnews.org Never judge a person by their possessions, they may have nothing, because they gave everything, because they know the true meaning of love. Barbara Plummer was visiting her aunt…