Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com Hamilton County High School’s theatre troupe is working hard to bring the arts back into Hamilton County. Under the direction of Amber Jones, the program has been growing and…
Suwannee Smackdown a resounding success for the community
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com Branford High School’s football field was the most popular place to be on Saturday, Aug. 30. Crowds descended into the stands and around the field for the annual Suwannee…
Live Oak celebrates new Airbnb, “The 1923”
Riverbend News photo by Lucy Golub, September 8, 2025 Quinn and Cyndi Skierski celebrated the opening of their new Airbnb, “The 1923.” The event boasted local business owners, leaders, and the…
Charlie Kirk vigil happening this weekend
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Wednesday, Sept. 10, Charlie Kirk, a political activist known for helping found Turning Point USA, or his famous college debate tours, was assassinated while speaking at Utah Valley…
Local boy nominated for Youth Athlete of the Year
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com Athletics are incredibly popular in the Suwannee Valley area. Almost everyone has their own fan base, whether it’s football, soccer, weightlifting, wrestling or, of course, baseball. That is one…
SCSO captures Georgia fugitives from justice
Jason Futch Reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Suwannee County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) arrested four Georgia fugitives between Monday, Sept. 1, and Friday, Sept. 5, on warrants relating to a series of burglaries committed in Blackshear,…
Dalton Tyre family honored as Hamilton County Farm Family of the Year
Jason Futch Reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com During the Florida Farm Bureau’s Annual Dinner in Hamilton County on Thursday, Sept. 4, the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences Hamilton (UF/IFAS) Hamilton County Extension…
County responds to Suwannee Iron Works suspension
Jason Futch Reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com A week after Suwannee Iron Works & Fence (SIWF) was forced to close its doors temporarily due to standing judicial and County orders, Suwannee County Administrator Greg Scott responded…
Corrections from 9-10 issue of Riverbend News
Corrections regarding “Finding Lesley” article In the Wednesday, Sept. 10, issue of Riverbend News, in the “‘Finding Lesley’ hopes to raise awareness for breast cancer” article, the mobile mammogram unit was advertised…
“Fruitful in Every Season” Women’s Conference to be held in Jennings
Jason Futch Reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com The “Fruitful in Every Season” Women’s Conference is coming on Saturday, Sept. 27, at Corinth Christian Academy. The event centers on gathering for the common goal of worshiping Jesus…
Racing and fall fun: The Arc North Florida and Elks Lodge host dual events
Jason Futch Reporter2.Riverbendnews@gmail.com The Arc North Florida will be hosting its 27th Annual Lawn Mower Race at John Strayer’s Pro Arms in Live Oak, which will also be the site of a…
SCSO honored for assisting in May 2024 abduction rescue
Jason Futch Reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com Seven deputies from the Suwannee County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) were honored in Tallahassee on Monday, Sept. 8, as the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) commemorated Florida Missing Children’s…
Jennings Town Council approves interlocal agreements
Jason Futch Reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Town of Jennings entered into an interlocal agreement with Hamilton County following an in-depth regular Town Council meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 2. The first item discussed was an…
Mourning Charlie Kirk
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com As I am sitting here writing this, it’s still dark out. I usually get to the office a little early, but today is different. Today, I left the house,…
Wellborn Cornbread Festival looking for vendors
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com Wellborn is well-known for its annual Blueberry Festival. However, 2025 marks the fourth year of one of the area’s newest events: the Annual Wellborn Cornbread Festival. It is a…
Project Lifesaver: a literal lifesaver
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com Getting lost is terrifying for more reasons than one realizes. Being alone, not knowing anyone around you, searching for a familiar face is scary. But what about the other…
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…