“Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me. In my Father’s house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. And…
Living God’s Way: Concluding with personal notes
In the final section of Paul’s letter to the Ephesians, he writes some personal notes. Paul is sending Tychicus to the Ephesians with the letter he has just completed, to inform them…
Relay 4 Raven seeking vendors for Oct. 10 event
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Hamilton County High School (HCHS) Beta Club is seeking vendors to participate in the upcoming Relay 4 Raven Walk-a-Thon, scheduled for Friday, Oct. 10. The event is being…
Watson Healthcare to bring expanded medical care to Hamilton County
In 2020, Dr. James Watson and his wife, Jennifer, moved from Georgia to Jasper, bringing their combined experience to Hamilton County. Five years later, they are set to break ground on a…
Bulldogs celebrate seniors with 34-6 win over Trojans
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Friday, Sept. 19, the Suwannee High School Bulldogs hosted the Hamilton County High School Trojans for a football showdown. However, before the game began, Bulldog seniors from football,…
Bulldogs claim victory over Trojans
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Thursday, Sept. 25, the Suwannee High School Bulldogs hosted the Hamilton County High School Trojans for a volleyball showdown. The Bulldogs entered the game with a 7-12 record,…
Better latte then never: Celebrate National Coffee Day anytime
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com National Coffee Day is technically behind us, being recognized annually on Sept. 29; however, that doesn’t mean it’s too late to celebrate. Approximately 12 percent of the world’s population…
¡Celebra el Dia Nacional del Taco! (Celebrate National Taco Day!)
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com National Taco Day is a holiday not many people are aware of. For most of its history, the day was celebrated on Oct. 4. However, in 2024, Taco Bell…
Lafayette Commission discusses campground assessment rates
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Tuesday, Sept. 23, the Lafayette County Board of County Commissioners held its regularly scheduled meeting. The meeting began with the Board approving the minutes from the previous meeting…
Bulldogs host second annual Swim-A-Thon
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com Will Carpenter is a name that will live on throughout Suwannee County forever. He was a Suwannee High School graduate who had just begun his first year of college…
“I’m so grateful for my community for getting me to this point!” Miller takes shot at National Anthem train to Vegas
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com North-Central Florida is known for many different things. However, what is no secret about the area is its fondness for rodeos. Said events and the like can be found…
Local rodeo with cash prizes coming to Jasper
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com Rodeos are everywhere these days. As the weather begins to cool, and the area heads into the fall and winter months, the fan favorite events start to pop back…
Mayo community supports family dealing with tragic loss
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com Lafayette County and its county seat, Mayo, are a small area. It’s a tight-knit community with a lot of love to spread, which is why the news of what…
Corinth Warriors go 2-1 in volleyball-packed week
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Corinth Christian Academy Warriors traveled to Madison County High School to take on the Cowgirls on Monday, Sept. 22, in a pair of hard-fought volleyball matches. The junior…
HCSO arrests four during drug operation
Jason Futch Reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO), in collaboration with the North Star Drug Task Force, made four arrests during a weekend operation in an effort to remove illegal narcotics…
The Annual Pregnancy Care Center Walk/Run 4 Life is just around the corner
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com Pregnancy care centers are a staple across the country, focused on helping women through their pregnancy and even after by providing support, advice and a plethora of services. One…
Living God’s way: Equipping Christians for combating evil
In Paul’s letter to the Ephesians, he begins his conclusion by telling them about the equipment they will need to combat evil in this world and in their lives. Using the armor…