Christian Peterson reporter@riverbendnews.org High school is full of all kinds of extra-curricular activities. Although some may seem more popular than others, each allows teenagers to get a taste of something they might…
Hamilton students enjoy Fun Friday
Photos courtesy of Hamilton County School District Hamilton County Elementary School’s fifth grade students who exhibited outstanding traits, such as completing assignments, meeting reading goals, and showcasing positive behavior, had the opportunity…
Applications are open for the annual SVEC Youth Tour
Christian Peterson reporter@riverbendnews.org Suwannee Valley Electric Cooperative (SVEC) is one of the most prominent local businesses in the tri-county area. It also offers a plethora of community engagement events, including its annual…
Recognizing the backbone of healthcare during Nurse Practitioner Week
Danny Federico editor@riverbendnews.org As healthcare continues to evolve and expand, Nurse Practitioners (NPs) play an increasingly vital role in providing accessible, high-quality healthcare to communities across the nation. This week, from Sunday,…
Department of Health Suwannee and Lafayette recognizes National Diabetes Awareness Month
Tiffany Thurston Contributor The Florida Department of Health in Suwannee County and Lafayette County emphasizes the importance of diabetes prevention and management during National Diabetes Awareness Month, recognized annually in November. There…
Strength in every step: The Rally Foundation’s mission to cure childhood cancer
Jason Futch reporter2@riverbendnews.org In 2005, a 17-year-old boy named William was fighting a brain tumor for the second time in two years. The Rally Foundation for Childhood Cancer Research Founder and CEO,…
Honoring Florida’s Van Gogh: Live Oak Public Library showcases Ernest M. Lee’s work
Jason Futch reporter2@riverbendnews.org When Ernest M. Lee was 3 years old, he grabbed a globe his grandmother owned and kept spinning it, his finger landing on “the boot” of America. He kept…
Branford Volunteer Fire Department receives donation
Photo courtesy of Branford Volunteer Fire Department The Branford Volunteer Fire Department received a $500 check from Tractor Supply in Branford during the chain’s Hometown Heroes Day celebration on Saturday, Nov. 1.
Wellborn Cornbread Festival finds success for another year
Christian Peterson reporter@riverbendnews.org A large crowd descended on Wellborn on Saturday, Nov. 1, as early as 7 a.m. Soon, the parking lot next to Andrews Square was full, followed by the surrounding…
Community Calendar
Tuesdays – Sundays “You want to drink? That’s your business. You want to stop? That’s our business.” Join Live Oak’s Alcoholics Anonymous group to discover a new way of life. Regular Live…
Jail Report
Lafayette County Nov. 3 Brandon Stimpson, driving while license suspended or restricted Nov. 5 Fernando Gonzalez-Valencia, operate motor vehicle without valid license Willie Cook, violation of probation Nickolas Alaya, animals – torture…
Senator Corey Simon hosts second annual Sheriff’s Summit
Jason Futch reporter2@riverbendnews.org On Thursday, Oct. 23, Senator Corey Simon brought together 13 sheriffs from across Senate District 3 for his Second Annual Sheriff’s Summit. The group, which included Lafayette County Sheriff…
Keeping our communities clean on National Recycling Day
Jason Futch reporter2@riverbendnews.org When Americans toss their bottles, cans and cardboard into their blue bins this week, few realize they are taking part in a tradition nearly a century in the making….
Jennings Town Council continues to table EMS agreement
Jason Futch reporter2@riverbendnews.org The Jennings Town Council met for its regular meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 4, at Town Hall. Although the meeting was anticipated to include a discussion on the proposed emergency…
Suwannee Commissioners approve land classification changes
Christian Peterson reporter@riverbendnews.org On Tuesday, Nov. 4, the Suwannee County Board of County Commissioners met for its regularly scheduled meeting. The meeting began with the commissioners approving the minutes from the previous…
Hamilton County Commissioners discuss bids for lift station
Jason Futch reporter2@riverbendnews.org The Hamilton County Board of County Commissioners met for its regular meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 4, at the county courthouse. During the meeting, the commissioners discussed the county’s business,…