James H. Cagle Guest Columnist “If my people, which are called by my name (Christians), shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will…
Living God’s Way: Applying God’s will to our lives
Carlton McPeak Guest Columnist After learning about the faith of the Colossians, one thing Paul continually prayed to God for was for Him to fill these brethren with “the knowledge of [God’s]…
Living God’s Way: Applying God’s will to our lives
Sheryl Boldt Guest Columnist At 20 years old, Jenny felt like giving up. She had maintained a solid B average during her first year of college, but last summer, her life started…
Hornet Emma Soride signs to Chowan University
On Friday, Nov. 7, Emma Soride, a Lafayette High School volleyball player, signed to attend Chowan University after graduation. Soride was recruited as a libero, and plans to major in criminal justice…
Buccaneer Mylie Fernandez commits to Warner University
Christian Peterson reporter@riverbendnews.org Recently, Mylie Fernandez, a Buccaneer volleyball player and volleyball state champion, committed to attending Warner University after graduating from Branford High School. “Coming off a state championship has me…
Three-vehicle accident on Interstate 75 claims life of Myakka City man
Jason Futch reporter2@riverbendnews.org On Sunday, Nov. 9, traffic was severely congested following a three-vehicle accident on Interstate 75 in Hamilton County, claiming the life of a 59-year-old Southwest Florida man. According to…
Florida prepares for 16th execution of the year as debate over death penalty intensifies
Jason Futch reporter2@riverbendnews.org On Tuesday, Oct. 28, Norman Merle Grim, who was sentenced to death for the 1998 murder of Cynthia Campbell in Santa Rosa County, met his date with the executioner….
Bulldogs break school record at regional championship
Christian Peterson reporter@riverbendnews.org Swim is a taxing sport known for requiring the use of every muscle in your body. Suwannee High School is the only local school in Riverbend News’ coverage area…
Community mourns loss of 19-year-old Branford graduate
Danny Federico editor@riverbendnews.org Residents of Branford and Suwannee County as a whole are mourning the loss of 19-year-old Cloey Criggall, an O’Brien resident and Branford High School graduate who died in a…
Buccaneers return home as State Volleyball Champions
The Branford High School Buccaneers defeated the Chipley Tigers 3-2 on Wednesday, Nov. 5, earning the title of FHSAA Rural State Champions. This was the Buccaneers’ third consecutive bid for state and…
Quick-thinking resident foils scam attempt; suspect arrested
Jason Futch Reporter2@RiverbendNews.org The daughter of an elderly Live Oak resident acted fast when she suspected her mother was being taken advantage of in the amount of $20,000. As a result,…
A short history of some of America’s greatest conflicts
Christian Peterson reporter@riverbendnews.org The United States of America has been a military power across the globe for a long time. Still, our history with the military and that of our Veterans dates…
A short history of Veterans Day
Christian Peterson reporter@riverbendnews.org One of the most important days for the entire world, and especially the United States, was June 28, 1919. That was the day the Treaty of Versailles was signed,…
Bible sales and church attendance surge
Rick Patrick editor@riverbendnews.org There have been many reports in the last couple of months of a surge in Bible sales and church attendance, especially among young people. Some have attributed this to…
White Springs Methodist Church to hold yard sale on Nov. 8
Danny Federico editor@riverbendnews.org The White Springs Methodist Church will offer an array of items for sale on Saturday, Nov. 8. The yard sale will take place from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m….
Catholic Charities urges food donations as shutdown enters week four and demand rises
Diocese of St. Augustine Contributor The Diocese of St. Augustine is urging the community to support Catholic Charities and parish food pantries as the federal shutdown continues and Thanksgiving and the holidays…
Suwannee celebrates homecoming with parade and football game
Christian Peterson reporter@riverbendnews.org This last Friday, Oct. 24, was a big day in Live Oak, marking Suwannee High School’s annual Homecoming celebration, where the Bulldogs faced off against the Atlantic Coast Stingrays…