On Thursday, Sept. 26, Catholic Charities will host an Outreach Food Distribution in Lafayette County through its Florida Gateway Food Bank from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., or while supplies last, at…
Food drive happening for those in need for the holidays
Rachal Deming reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com With the holidays right around the corner, everyone is starting to prepare for the many feasts they will be having. While some people are counting on how many guests…
Live Oak City Council discusses flooding concerns
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Tuesday, Sept. 10, the Live Oak City Council met for its regularly scheduled meeting. The meeting began with the approval of the agenda, removing one item in regard…
Suwannee Commissioners make final decision on fire station placement
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Tuesday, Sept. 17, the Suwannee County Board of County Commissioners met for its regularly scheduled meeting. The meeting began with the approval of the minutes from the Tuesday,…
Jasper City Council changes insurance policy
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Thursday, Sept. 19, the Jasper City Council met for its regularly scheduled meeting. The meeting began with the approval of the agenda, adding four items to it. The…
Lafayette School Board discusses extension of Coca-Cola contract
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Lafayette County School Board met on Tuesday, Sept. 17, for its regular meeting. Among the many items on the agenda, highlights of the evening included the announcements of…
Cagle Grams: Things are not as they seem
James H. Cagle Guest Columnist There is a way which seemeth right unto man, but the end thereof are the ways of death (Pro.14:12, 16:25 KJV). As we follow Christ, we will…
Around the Banks
Johnny Bullard Guest Columnist As I write this column, it is hard for me to believe that I will be 66 on Monday, Oct. 7, and that, before long, it will be…
Branford rodeo happening this weekend
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Suwannee River Riding Club is gearing up for its 68th Annual Rodeo, set to take place on Friday, Sept. 27, and Saturday, Sept. 28. This year’s rodeo will…
Jasper proudly unveils its new fire truck tanker
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com The entire City of Jasper is constantly working to better the town. As they move into the future, they are focused on growing the essential departments in their town,…
Mendy Sikes celebrates 200th career win as Buccaneers volleyball coach
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Tuesday, Sept. 17, Branford High School volleyball coach Mendy Sikes reached a career milestone, collecting her 200th win in a 3-0 district match against the Dixie County Bears….
North Florida braces for extreme weather
Heather Ainsley reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com While much still remains to be seen about Future Tropical Storm Helene, which has continued to take form in the Caribbean Sea, this much is certain: some very nasty…
White Springs man arrested after allegedly firing at cops
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com A man with 20 prior felony convictions was arrested after a series of events involving the theft of a firearm, threats and gunfire on Thursday, Sept. 19, in White…
Man fatally wounded in bar fight
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews @gmail.com On Sunday, Aug. 18, Kelvin Bispham was arrested on the charge of homicide. According to a report filed by the Suwannee County Sheriff’s Office, Bispham and the victim…
Branford man sentenced to federal prison for drug trafficking offense
U.S. Department of Justice Contributor Harvey Jennings Starling, 56, of Branford, Fla., was sentenced to 120 months in federal prison after previously pleading guilty to one count “Methamphetamine distribution is a scourge…
12-year-old arrested in Hamilton County for alleged social media threats
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com A 12-year-old girl was arrested in Hamilton County on Wednesday, Sept. 11, in connection to a social media threat made against fellow students at Hamilton County High School. The…
School shooting threats and what to do
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com You would be hard pressed to find someone who hasn’t heard whispers of threats against a public school in the past month. It seems that there is a new…