Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Anthem Edition, formerly known as The Old Paths, is scheduled to perform at Mt. Olive Baptist Church on Saturday, Sept. 21, at 6 p.m. A Southern Gospel quartet, Anthem…
Are you unashamed? Grace Baptist Church holds fundraiser for One6teen Youth Ministry
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Grace Baptist Church of Mayo is currently hosting a t-shirt fundraiser in support of its One6teen Youth Ministry. The group is dedicated to empowering and uplifting young people in…
Antioch Baptist Church to hold Revival Services
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Antioch Baptist Church will be hosting Revival Services from Sunday, Sept. 29, through Wednesday, Oct. 2, with Reverend David Burton as the guest speaker each night. Rev. Burton is…
Washing cars for a purpose
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com The school year is in full swing, which also means high school athletics have kicked off as well. However, buses traveling to tournaments, along wiht purchasing uniforms, helmets, supplies…
Trojans honor some of their best during game
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Friday, Sept. 14, the Hamilton County High School Trojans faced off against the West Nassau Warriors in a varsity football game. Unfortunately for the Trojans, the Warriors came…
AMERICAN BUSINESS WOMEN’S DAY – Supporting women in the workforce
Cheltsie Holbrook reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Sunday, Sept. 22, marks National American Business Women’s Day, which recognizes and reflects upon the many contributions and achievements that women across the country have added to the workforce,…
Honoring local women in law enforcement
Laura Young reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Each year in September our nation sets aside a day to acknowledge and celebrate the contribution of female officers who enforce law and order around the country. National Police…
Suwannee FFA prepares hurricane kits for the community
TJ Vickers Contributor Before the school year began, Suwannee High School (SHS) Future Farmers of America (FFA) officers met to plan their Program of Activity (POA) with hopes of earning a national…
Suwannee hosts Take Stock in Children orientation
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com “Take Stock in Children was established in 1995 as a non-profit organization in Florida that provides a unique opportunity for deserving, low income youth to escape the cycle of…
Which class will reign supreme? HCHS kicks off “Battle of the Classes” coin drive
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Hamilton County High School (HCHS) is once again hosting its annual coin drive competition to determine which class is the best, encouraging students and their families to participate in…
Catholic Charities announces activities for Hunger Action Month
Shannon Moser Contributor September is nationally recognized as Hunger Action Month, and this year, Catholic Charities is mobilizing local communities to join in the fight against hunger. As many in our communities…
Women of the Word Bible study group announces monthly meetings
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com “Happy is she who believed that the Lord would fulfill the premises He made to her.” (Luke 1:45) A new women’s Bible study and community outreach program, Women of…
Help your community members in need
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com Helping Hearts of Suwannee County and Love Ministries have been working together for a long time, and continue to help the less fortunate in Suwannee County and the surrounding…
DOH Lafayette to host nutrition education wellness series
Leah Androski reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Florida Department of Health in Lafayette County (DOH- Lafayette) invites residents to attend the Nutrition Education and Wellness Series. Dates: • Wednesday, Sept. 18, from 12 p.m. until…
Registration is now open for Tallahassee Out of the Darkness Community Walk
Heather Ainsley reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Saturday, Nov. 9, North Florida residents will gather in Cascades Park in Tallahassee, Fla. to participate in the 2024 Tallahassee Out of the Darkness Community Walk. This event…
Bulldogs fall to Cowboys
Rick Patrick reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com An early-season rivalry game lived up to its billing on Friday, Sept. 6, when the Madison County High School (MCHS) Cowboys went on the road to Live Oak to…
Dig this! Hornets take close-call victory over Bulldogs volleyball
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Thursday, Sept. 5, the Suwannee High School Bulldogs took a trip just over the river to Lafayette County to face off against the Lafayette High School Hornets in…