Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.co The Corinth Christian Academy Warriors faced hosted the Westwood Christian Warriors in a volleyball matchup on Friday evening, Sept. 13. The two teams had already met earlier in the…
At the root of it all
Hailey Heseltine reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Many people think of English as one of several Romance languages, a group of languages that emerged from Late Latin in Europe, some of which are Spanish, Italian, French…
Remembering Suwannee: The Suwannee Hotel, Part 2
Eric Musgrove Contributor In the Wednesday, Sept. 18, edition of the Riverbend News, we began discussing the well-known Suwannee Hotel. This week, we will finish taking a look at this iconic building…
Sisters produce family movie
Mickey Starling reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com After being in production since September of 2023, two sisters from Madison County are preparing for the 2025 release of “Repair the Breach,” a family film produced by the…
Suwannee Station Baptist Church to host youth rally
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Suwannee Station Baptist Church will be hosting a “Redeemed!” Youth Rally on Saturday, Oct. 5, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. The event is open to youth in sixth…
Church to bless community with clothing
Cheltsie Holbrook reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com In today’s times, prices are rising on everyday essentials which is causing struggles for families everywhere. However, the Live Oak Church of God is easing the burden when it…
Marlene Mitchell: A story to read cover to cover
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com Marlene Mitchell was born in 1953, in Baltimore, Md. She spent a lot of her childhood traveling between Maryland and Florida. In 1971, she graduated from Sparrows Pointe High…
Local cadets excel in Civil Air Patrol Leadership Academy
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com During the weekend of Friday, Sept. 5, local cadets from the Civil Air Patrol (CAP) Suwannee River Composite Squadron completed leadership training as part of the organization’s structured development…
Rotary Club of Branford supports Take Stock in Children with $1,000 scholarship donation
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Wednesday, Sept. 4, the Rotary Club of Branford celebrated a special moment as Lesley Fry and Suzanne Tillman, representatives of Goodwill Industries of North Florida and the Take…
Lafayette County Farm Bureau Annual Membership Meeting calls for continued community advocacy
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Local farmers, community members and leaders gathered together in Lafayette High School’s cafeteria on Monday, Sept. 9, for the Lafayette County Farm Bureau’s Annual Membership Meeting. The event, a…
Learn the Cottage Food Law
Rachal Deming reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Do you make homemade goods and sell them from your home? Do you know the maximum income you can earn each year selling from your home? Do you know…
Hearthstone Gardens Scarecrow Festival happening soon
Rachal Deming reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Saturday, Oct. 12, Hearthstone Gardens will be hosting its annual Scarecrow Festival from 10 a.m. through 3 p.m. The day will be filled with family-friendly fun for everyone…
Hamilton County Farm Bureau Annual Dinner focuses on advocacy and mental health
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Hamilton County Farm Bureau held its Annual Dinner on Thursday, Sept. 5, at the Veterans of Foreign Wars post in Jasper. The evening opened with a prayer, followed…
Hamilton County Fair Events Day happening Oct. 3
Adyson Hammock reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Thursday, Oct. 3, the annual Hamilton County Fair Events Day will take place at the Hamilton County Arena in Jasper. The day of activities will include a swine…
Three pups fostered at “Paws and Pages” event
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Suwannee County Animal Shelter partnered with the Branford Public Library on Saturday, Sept. 14, for a “Paws and Pages” adoption event. The three-hour event featured four pups who…
Families of cold case victims recognized at Suwannee Valley Unsolved’s inaugural Hope and Justice Dinner
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Community members gathered for a solemn evening on Saturday, Sept. 14, as Suwannee Valley Unsolved, Inc. (SVU) hosted its inaugural Hope and Justice Dinner at the Florida Sheriff’s Youth…
Kinsey-Stringer-Bass family reunion this weekend
Ada Hill Contributor The families of Quinn and Lou Stringer Bass and Wesley and Fannie Bass invite you to our family reunion on Saturday, Sept. 28, at the Fourth District Community Center,…