Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Tuesday, April 30, the Lafayette High School softball team traveled just down the street to their rivals at Branford High School for a showdown in the District Championship…
Trojans put up strong fight against Cowgirls in softball District semifinals
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Tuesday, April 30, the Hamilton County High School softball team traveled to Madison County High School to face off against the Cowgirls. After their dominating 18-1 win over…
Trojans baseball throws final pitch
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Tuesday, April 30, the Hamilton County High School baseball team travelled to Hilliard High School for the District Championship semi-finals against the Union County Tigers. The first inning…
Cowgirls recognize Trojan seniors
Rick Patrick reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Friday, April 12, the Hamilton County High School Trojans varsity softball team traveled to Madison to face the Cowgirls of Madison County High School. It was a close…
Creative Mother’s Day celebration and gift ideas
Metro Contributor On Sunday, May 12, 2024, millions of people will celebrate the special women in their lives, particularly the mothers, grandmothers and stepmothers who often tirelessly care for those they love….
Remembering Suwannee: I’ll give (or sell) you the Moon
Eric Musgrove Contributor Sometimes, when I go through the Official Records of Suwannee County, information jumps out at me that gives me cause to chuckle. Sometimes, it involves antiquated words or phrases…
Flight of the Hornets: Fifth-graders take aim in school-wide archery competition
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Each year, sharp-shooters at Lafayette Elementary School go head-to-head in a battle of accuracy. Boys and girls in fifth-grade practice for weeks before the final event, which consisted of…
Hamilton County High School has a Debate team once again
Michelana Byrd Contributor The 2023-24 school year saw incredible interest in Gov. Ron DeSantis’s Florida Civics and Debate Initiative (FCDI) with over 200 competitors in each meet. Hamilton County High School’s very…
Invest in them the way they invest in you
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Parents lay the ground work for their kids’ education by teaching them to walk, talk and successfully go to the bathroom on their own. However, in most cases, the…
Honoring the unsung heroes
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Correctional officers, much like dispatchers, are an important part of America’s justice system that get little recognition. These unsung heroes are tasked with a myriad of duties, all of…
Lafayette County Farm Bureau hosts 2024 Multi-County Legislative Dinner
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Senators, representatives and members of Congress filled Lafayette High School’s cafeteria on Thursday, April 25, for the 2024 Florida Farm Bureau Multi-County Legislative Dinner. The event, hosted by Lafayette…
The Arc North Florida hosts first Town Hall meeting in Mayo
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Thursday, April 25, The Arc North Florida, Inc., held its first Town Hall meeting in Mayo to evaluate what needs Lafayette County has and how the organization can…
Florida Sheriff Youth Ranches: Building resilient futures for at-risk youth
Bea Coker reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Since its inception in 1957, the Florida Sheriff Youth Ranches has been a beacon of hope for at-risk youth across the state, including here in Suwannee County. Founded by…
Stamp Out Hunger with the NALC annual food drive
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Each year, on the second Saturday in May, letter carriers across America take to their routes for a generous mission – the National Association of Letter Carriers’ (NALC) Stamp…
Area bikers to help fellow Veteran
Rick Patrick reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com In an effort to help improve the quality of life for a fellow Veteran, the Third District of the American Legion Riders is holding its Second Annual Bike Giveaway…
Inaugural Wildflower Festival blossoms in spring splendor
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Individuals from all over were able to experience the vibrance of spring at the inaugural Wildflower Festival, hosted by Suwannee Festivals, on Saturday, April 27. The festival took place…
Planning on planting native plants? My top 10 favorites
Carolyn Saft Contributor Spring is filled with so many plant options that it is hard to choose just a few. For those of you who are looking for native plants, pollinator plants…