Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Suwannee Middle School (SMS) Bullpups volleyball team cemented their dominance in the Suwannee Middle Athletic Conference (SMAC) by claiming the championship title on Thursday, Oct. 17, after a…
Buccaneers dominate Tigers 3-0
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Branford High School Buccaneers varsity volleyball team powered their way to the Rural District 6 Championship in Dixie County on Thursday, Oct. 17, with a dominant 3-0 sweep…
Bulldogs claim 3-2 win over War Eagles
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Suwannee High School Bulldogs varsity volleyball team pulled off a thrilling comeback to clinch the 4A District 2 Championship on Thursday, Oct. 17, defeating the Wakulla War Eagles…
Live Oak Woman’s Club hosts collection drive for Hurricane Milton victims
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Woman’s Club of Live Oak, part of the General Federation of Women’s Clubs (GFWC), is organizing a collection drive to assist victims of Hurricane Milton. The drive will…
Remembering Suwannee: 1922 Branford fires, Part 2
Eric Musgrove Contributor In the Wednesday, Oct. 9, edition of the Riverbend News, we began looking at disastrous fires that occurred in the town of Branford in 1922. Today, we complete our…
Did you know SMS has a food bank?
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com Many may not know this, but Suwannee Middle School (SMS) has a food pantry for students in need. A large number of students, usually around 30, request take home…
Suwannee Pineview Elementary hosts Suwannee Fire Rescue
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Tuesday, Oct. 8, Suwannee County Fire Rescue made a trip to Suwannee Pineview Elementary. The reason for the visit was to provide a fire education safety program for…
Hornets break school golf record
Christian Peterson r eporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Friday, Oct. 5, the Lafayette High School (LHS) Hornets golf team traveled to Quail Heights Country Club in Lake City for a matchup against four other high…
Buccaneers claim high seas victory on Senior Night
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Branford High School varsity volleyball team hosted the Union County Fightin’ Tigers on Tuesday, Oct. 8. The Buccaneers were coming off a 3-1 win over the Columbia Tigers,…
Trojans celebrate volleyball Senior Night with 3-2 win
Christian Peterson r eporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Tuesday, Oct. 8, Hamilton County High School hosted the Corinth Christian Academy Warriors for a volleyball matchup. What ensued was an intense fight between two teams who…
It’s time to show your boss some love
Mickey Starling reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Wednesday, Oct. 16, is Boss’ Day, which has sometimes been criticized for causing employees to kowtow to their employers in order to stay in their good graces. However, the…
Join Friendship Baptist Church for Crocktober Fest and Fall Freshies
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Friendship Baptist Church will host a special MOMS Connect and Thrive meeting, “Crocktober Fest & Fall Freshies,” on Tuesday, Oct. 22. This event will take place from 10 a.m….
Local faith groups to provide aid to flood victims in North Carolina
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Faith Project, a local nonprofit organization, is set to deliver essential supplies to victims of Hurricane Helene in Asheville, N.C. The group departed on Friday, Oct. 11, bringing…
Live Oak Church of God seeking vendors for Arts and Crafts Fair
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Live Oak Church of God will host an Arts and Crafts Fair on Saturday, Oct. 19, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The church is inviting vendors to participate…
Hatchbend Apostolic Church invites community to Friends Day
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Hatchbend Apostolic Church invites the community to join together for its special Friends Day service on Sunday, Oct. 20. The event, which will kick off with service at 10…
Youth prove they’re a “pig” deal during Hamilton County Fair Events Day
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Participants and fans enjoyed another successful year of the Hamilton County Fair Events Day. The day of showmanship and high-quality livestock took place on Thursday, Oct. 3. The day…
Revved up and ready to mow!
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Arc North Florida teamed up with Elks Lodge #1165 of Live Oak on Saturday, Sept. 21, for the 26th Annual Lawnmower Race. Held from 11 a.m. to 2…