Christian Peterson reporter@riverbendnews.org Fall and Halloween festivals are popping up left and right. Some are brand new, but others are staples of local communities. One of these annual traditions is the Wellborn…
Paychecks for Patriots coming to RIVEROAK
Jason Futch reporter2@riverbendnews.org CareerSource North Florida is hosting a “Paychecks for Patriots” job fair at RIVEROAK Technical College in Live Oak on Thursday, Nov. 6, from 9 a.m. to noon. The event…
Lafayette Caregivers Alliance hopes to help bring The Arc to Mayo
Jason Futch reporter2@riverbendnews.org The Lafayette Caregivers Alliance is hoping to bring The Arc to Mayo by hosting an informational night at the Lafayette UF/IFAS Extension Office on Monday, Nov. 3, at 6…
White Springs Pumpkin Patch a success
Jason Futch reporter2@riverbendnews.org On Saturday, Oct. 18, the White Springs Events Committee hosted a Pumpkin Patch at Veterans Park. The event was a huge success, with all pumpkins selling out. According to…
Letter to the Editor
Foreign born individuals that have entered the United States illegally are guilty of a misdemeanor that carries with it potential penalties such as fines, imprisonment and in some cases deportation. Any person…
Living God’s Way: Gospel message produces fruit
Carlton G. McPeak Guest Columnist Continuing his prayer of thanksgiving to God for the Colossians, Paul turns to the effect the gospel is having both on them and the rest of the…
Cagle Grams: Walk a mile in my shoes
James H. Cagle Guest Columnist “For we have not a high priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities; but was in all points tempted like as we are,…
Correction
In the Wednesday, Oct. 22, edition of the Riverbend News, we ran an article about the No Kings Protest that occurred on Saturday, Oct. 18, at the Suwannee County Courthouse. The article…
Two dead following I-75 crash
Danny Federico editor@riverbendnews.org A two-vehicle accident that occurred early Sunday morning, Oct. 19, claimed the lives of two Illinois residents after their vehicle caught fire along Interstate 75 in Suwannee County. According…
Hamilton County Development Authority announces Jennings Dollar General nearing completion
HCDA Contributor On Wednesday, Oct. 22, the Hamilton County Development Authority (HCDA) announced construction of a new Dollar General store in Jennings is nearing completion, marking continued retail growth and investment in…
Mayo CI places second in FDC K9 Tracking and Training Event
Florida Department of Corrections Contributor The Florida Department of Corrections (FDC) proudly hosted the 2025 Statewide K9 Tracking and Training Event. This event serves as an advanced training and competition opportunity for…
SHS crowns royalty
Logan Bristol (left) and Miranda Ramsey (right) were named the Suwannee High School 2025 Homecoming King and Queen. Get the Wednesday, Nov. 5, edition of the Riverbend News for full coverage of…
Hamilton County man leads deputies on high speed chase
Jason Futch reporter2@riverbendnews.org A Hamilton County man was charged with fleeing and eluding law enforcement after engaging Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) deputies through the outskirts of Jennings. On Tuesday, Oct. 21,…
Pregnancy Care Center hosts another successful 5k
Joyce Fullbright Contributor The Pregnancy Care Center (PCC) recently hosted its annual 5k Walk/Run 4 Life. This provides an opportunity for the community to join together for a family friendly event and…
Lafayette Commissioners approve grant agreements for sheriff’s office
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Tuesday, Oct. 14, the Lafayette County Board of County Commissioners met for its regularly scheduled meeting. The Commissioners began by approving the minutes from the previous meeting. After…
Town Talk: Club America controversy in Suwannee County dispelled
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com Rumors have been circulating throughout Suwannee County and the surrounding area that Suwannee High School was refusing to allow a Club America chapter to begin. Club America is the…
Community joins Vivid Visions to raise awareness of domestic violence
Jason Futch Reporter2@riverbendnews.org The community came together at Heritage Park & Gardens on Thursday, Oct. 16, for a candlelight dinner put together by Vivid Visions, Inc., a nonprofit organization providing a temporary,…