Dear Branford families, Welcome back to another exciting school year at Branford Elementary School! I hope this letter finds you refreshed, recharged and ready for an amazing year of growth, learning and…
Welcome back from Ronnie Gray
Dear students: I hope you have all had an enjoyable summer and that you are excited to begin another school year. A new year means a new beginning and the opportunity to…
Live Oak Elks Lodge to host Back-to-School Bash
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Live Oak Elks Lodge #1165 invites the community to its Back-to-School Bash on Saturday, Aug. 16. This free event will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m….
Suwannee Springcrest announces Color Days
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com Suwannee Springcrest is proud to announce the dates of its Pre-K classes’ Color Days. For these special days, students are invited to wear a specific color. Not only does…
First Assembly Church of God announces school giveaway
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com The First Assembly Church of God in Mayo has officially announced its 12th annual Back-to-School Giveaway and Resource Fair. The event will be held on Saturday, Aug. 23, from…
SCSD announces new Standards of Participation
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Suwannee County School District is devoted to making sure students are held to the highest standard. That is why it has announced its new standards of participation, which…
Branford Elementary presents Color Days
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com Branford Elementary School is proud to announce its upcoming Color Days. The special days will last from Monday, Aug. 18, until Friday, Aug. 29. Each day up until Friday,…
LES Advisory Council seeking members
LES Contributor The Lafayette Elementary School Advisory Council is seeking new members. If you are interested in serving on this council for the 2025-26 school year, call Janna Walker at (386) 294-2882….
School is for everyone
Kathy Egan reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Life in the United States varies a lot from one area to another. Northern states grow their veggies in the summer, but down here, it is too hot even…
Know the 2025-26 school immunization requirements
Laura Young reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com According to the Florida Department of Health website, certain vaccines are required to help ensure the healthiest school year possible. In childcare and/or family day care situations, the following…
Governor Ron DeSantis announces month-long Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday
Florida Department of Revenue Contributor On Monday, July 28, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the return of Florida’s Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday, which will run from Friday, Aug. 1 through Sunday, Aug. 31,…
Greater Poplar Springs Missionary Baptist Church searching for new pastor
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com Greater Poplar Springs Missionary Baptist Church is located in Jasper and has recently found itself at a crossroads, as the current pastor, Reverend JT “Billy” Simon, is retiring, leaving…
The Faith Project is heading to Texas
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Faith Project has been helping those affected by natural disasters for a long time. Now, the group has a new plan to help another group of people in…
On this day in history…
• 1918 – First woman enlists in the United States Marines: After joining the Marine corps, Opha May Johnson was assigned desk duty at the Marine Corps headquarters in Arlington, Va. •…
Remembering Suwannee: Convict leasing system, Part 4
Eric Musgrove Contributor This week, we will continue looking at some of the more interesting stories in the book “American Siberia” by J. C. Powell, captain of the convict camp for many…
Resource Fair to be hosted at library
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Hamilton County Health Collaborative is focused on supporting and building up everyone in Hamilton County, whether that be with their physical health, their mental health, or simply reminding…
Stephen Foster Cultural Center State Park hosts Junior Ranger graduation
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com It was a festive morning at the Stephen Foster Cultural Center State Park on Thursday, July 24, as participants of the Junior Ranger program gathered for graduation. The morning…