Laura Young reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com “Wine and cheese are ageless companions, like aspirin and aches, or June and moon, or good people and noble ventures.” – M. F. K. Fisher Companionship is such an…
Lynne Hutchins: Unveiling the tapestry of family tales
Bea Coker reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com Lynne Hutchins, an author with a flair for unraveling the threads of history and family lore, is set to captivate readers with her distinctive works, “Letters Unposted” and “Turning…
Calling all volunteers: Beautification begins with your help!
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Join the White Springs Historic Preservation Society on Sunday, April 28, as the community comes together to help beautify the town. The event, which will begin at 1 p.m.,…
Living God’s way: Conditions to receiving wisdom
Carlton G. McPeak Guest Columnist One sure way to navigate the trials of this life is to get the wisdom God provides. Wisdom can come from many places and be attained in…
Cagle grams: Words
James H. Cagle Guest Columnist “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God” (John 1:1 KJV). We love words. We love taking them…
Governor Ron DeSantis signs HB 549 to combat theft and boost law enforcement safety
Bea Coker reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com In a bid to tackle the escalating issue of theft and enhance safety measures for law enforcement officers, Governor Ron DeSantis signed HB 549 into law on Monday, April…
Bloom into spring with the First Annual Wildflower Festival
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Experience the vibrance of spring at the First Annual Wildflower Festival, hosted by Suwannee Festivals, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, April 27. The festival will take…
Suwannee Department of Health issues rabies alert
Florida Department of Health Contributor The Florida Department of Health in Suwannee County (DOH-Suwannee) is monitoring rabies among wild animals in the area. This is in response to a confirmed case of…
Mayo man found guilty of second degree murder
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com Lafayette county resident Earnest Turner, 53, was found guilty of second degree murder on Monday, April 15. Turner was arrested on Aug. 27, 2022, after shooting into the resident…
Chris Cook advocates for Hamilton County varsity football program
Bea Coker reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com In the heart of Hamilton County, a beacon of hope and development shines through the efforts of Chris Cook, the head coach of the Trojans’ football program at Hamilton…
Lafayette County law enforcement help honor special olympics athletes
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Thursday, April 18, the 2024 Special Olympic Torch Run found itself moving through Lafayette County. The program began in 1981, and for over 40 years law enforcement officers…
Suwannee Department of Health issues rabies alert
Florida Department of Health Contributor The Florida Department of Health in Suwannee County (DOH-Suwannee) is monitoring rabies among wild animals in the area. This is in response to a confirmed case of…
Too close for comfort
Heather Ainsley reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com One of the things that attract many homeowners to consider buying property in rural Florida is the scenic surroundings and the abundance of wildlife. There is much allure to…
Local weightlifters show out at FHSAA Class 1A Region 2 Competition
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Suwannee High School Bulldogs’ boys’ weightlifting team hosted the Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) regional championships on Saturday, April 6, in their gymnasium. The Branford High School…
Suwannee sweeps Madison County
Rick Patrick reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com When the Suwannee High School Bulldog baseball and softball teams left for Madison County High School on Tuesday, April 9, they must have packed brooms along with bats and…
Back-to-back wins: Trojans overpower foes
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Monday, April 8, the Hamilton County High School Trojans faced off against the Aucilla Christian Warriors in a district softball game. The Trojans had been facing a rough…
Soap language
Rev. Cheryl Cruce Contributor Growing up, I recall the phrase “soap language.” I do not ever remember the taste of a soap bar; the threat of it was enough to keep me…