Lee Trawick Reporter2@riverbendnews.org On Friday, Oct. 28, the Suwannee High School boys’ and girls’ cross country teams traveled to the New World of Golf in Jacksonville for their opportunity to advance to…
Live Oak shooter caught in Lake Butler
Grace McAlister reporter1@riverbendnews.org On Tuesday, Nov. 1, after a joint investigation involving the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) and Live Oak Police Department investigation, agents and deputies arrested 19-year-old Ja’Darius Malik…
Lighthouse Christian Center to host Veteran Tribute
Grace McAlister Reporter1@riverbendnews.org Whether they served in active combat or in a support role, Veterans have made many sacrifices for their country and its values. They willfully did this, whether they received…
Dr. Rev. J.T. Billy Simon celebrates 34 years of service
Grace McAlister Reporter1@riverbendnews.org The Greater Poplar Springs Missionary Baptist Church, in collaboration with Oak Grove Baptist Church, invites the community to celebrate Dr. Rev. J.T. Billy Simon. Dr. Simon took on the…
Bulldogs claim first District Champions title since 2015
Lee Trawick Reporter2@riverbendnews.org On Friday, Oct. 28, the Suwannee High School Bulldogs (6-2) varsity football team traveled to Wakulla High School to take on the War Eagles (7- 2). The weight of…
Introducing the Hamilton County Lighthouse team
Christian Peterson Reporter@riverbendnews.org “Leader in Me” Lighthouse Teams are a common group throughout schools. It is a program across the US that has one goal: fostering leadership in both students and administration….
First Annual Community Festival and Chili Cook-Off to benefit Branford schools
Grace McAlister Reporter1@riverbendnews.org The Branford Rotary Club, in collaboration with Branford High School (BHS), will host its first annual Community Festival on Saturday, Nov. 12. The event will feature various food, trinket,…
SRRC annual Rodeo Parade fills Branford’s streets
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Saturday, Oct. 22, Branford residents lined Main Street for the annual Suwannee River Riding Club (SRRC) Rodeo Parade. At 3 p.m., the shrill alarm of police sirens signaled…
Big Shoals State Forest expands with purchase of 142 acres
Alachua Conservation Trust Contributor Big Shoals State Forest will expand by 142 acres following a critical acquisition of land within the Florida Wildlife Corridor in Hamilton County. Alachua Conservation Trust worked with…
Living God’s way: Christians having God’s peace
To the Philippians, Paul wrote a very encouraging thank you note to a church family that was very close to him. At the end of the letter he gives some very simple…
Town Talk: Live Oak splash pad closes early
Christian Peterson Reporter@riverbendnews.org The splash pad at the First Federal Sportsplex has closed a few weeks early this season. Unfortunately, due to supply chain issues, Suwannee Parks and Recreation was unable to…
SCSO investigation leads to burglary arrest
Grace McAlister Reporter1@riverbendnews.org On Tuesday, Oct. 4, the Suwannee County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) received several calls involving a blue Jeep with no tag being driven by a white male. A report was…
Honorable Kennith “Sonny” Scaff retires after 15 years of service
Lee Trawick Reporter2@riverbendnews.org After serving for 15 years as the Third Judicial Circuit Judge in Hamilton County, Kennith “Sonny” Scaff has decided to step down, forgoing his remaining two years of elected…
Joseph Edward Egan
Joseph Edward Egan was born to Joseph M. Egan and Ruth Andrea Stone on Sept. 5, 1943, and passed away on Sunday, Oct. 16, 2022. Egan served two years in the United…
How to obtain life-joy
What would you be willing to do in order to be so spiritually prosperous that others envy your relationship with God? To enjoy being alive – even when life isn’t fun? Jesus…
Mt. Olive Baptist Church hosts Coffee and Crafts
Grace McAlister Reporter1@riverbendnews.org Crafts benefit one’s mind, body and soul. When immersed in creating art, your mind can break away from pressing or distracting thoughts and focus on a task. This creates…
Local 4-Hers compete in Fourth Annual Quad County Chick Chain Show
Beth Moore, Madison UF/IFAS Contributor The Fourth Annual Quad County Chick Chain Show (formally known as the Madison County Chick Chain Show) is officially in the books! Way back in March of…