SRWMD Contributor With higher rainfall in recent months resulting in higher river levels, the Suwannee River Water Management District (SRWMD) wants to remind boaters of Idle Speed, No Wake Zones along the…
Hornets celebrate seniors by continuing winning streak
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Thursday, April 18, the Lafayette High School Hornets went up against the Fort White Indians on the baseball diamond. However, before the game started, the Hornets took the…
Bulldogs flag football team celebrates seniors
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Tuesday, April 2, the Suwannee Flag Football team faced off against the Keystone Heights Indians for a district game. However, the more important aspect of the night happened…
Trojans celebrate softball seniors with a victory
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Tuesday, April 16, the Hamilton County Trojans’ softball team faced off against the Leon County Lions. However, the more important part of the night was the celebration of…
Hamilton celebrates baseball senior
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Thursday, April 11, the Hamilton County Trojans baseball team faced off against the Bradford Tornadoes on their home field. While the game was the main pull for people…
Buccaneers see 7-3 loss against Cowboys
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Tuesday, April 16, the Branford High School Buccaneers went toe to toe against the Madison County Cowboys on the baseball diamond. The game started off slow, with the…
Uniting souls, one pew at a time Friendship Baptist Church to hold 152nd Homecoming
Cindy Hefferman Contributor This pew, made of wood and nailed together in a simple way, is old and worn. Although it was removed from the Friendship Baptist Church sanctuary in the 50s,…
New community meal arrives in Suwannee County
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com Allison Renee has always cared about her community. In fact, it’s something that weighed on her mind so much that it was often brought up in conversation with family…
Oasis Church of Branford announces Spring Tent Revival
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com “Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirt, saith the Lord of hosts” (Zechariah 4:6). The Oasis Church of Branford is set to hold a Spring Tent…
Remembering Suwannee: Nancy Parshley, Part 3
Eric Musgrove Contributor This week, we’ll complete our discussion on Nancy Parshley, wife of John Parshley and an early pioneer of Live Oak. In 1870, the AME Church Conference held a meeting…
Be aware of sexual abuse — Know the facts
Heather Ainsley reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Every 68 seconds, an American is sexually assaulted. Every nine minutes, that victim is a child. These startling statistics are compiled every five years by RAINN.org, also known as…
Local law enforcement raise awareness for child abuse
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Suwannee County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO), Live Oak Police Department (LOPD) and Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) have all joined together with the University of Florida Child Advocacy Center…
Branford Town Council passes mobile home moratorium and reviews code enforcement procedures
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Branford Town Hall saw a packed house on Tuesday, April 9, for the town council’s regularly scheduled meeting. During the evening’s discussion, two items of note were brought up,…
City Clerk Loretta Taylor remains after 3-2 vote
Bea Coker reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Jasper City Council convened for its regular session on Thursday, April 18, addressing a range of civic matters impacting the community. The meeting was chaired by Jay Daigle…
Eighth Annual Suwannee River Catfish Festival makes a splash in Branford
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Catfish lovers from all around found themselves reeled into one of the largest festivals in southern Suwannee County on Saturday, April 13. Individuals flooded onto the Suwannee River Greenway…
Jam out with the Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park’s free kids camp
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Several times each year, the Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park hosts an enriching three-day musical extravaganza tailored to youth aged 5 to 17. Nestled amidst the serene backdrop…
Fulfill your gridiron dreams with Suwannee Youth Football
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com It’s that time of year again! Suwannee Youth Football and Cheer will be kicking off the youth football season on Saturday, April 27, with its annual Skills Camp. From…