Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com The year 2020 was a significant for many reasons; it was marked by a range of strife, concerns and changes. However, one positive change that also came was the…
Around the Banks
Around the banks of the Suwannee, our summertime is in full swing. Hot, humid days and nights. The countdown is on for the beginning of the 2025-26 school year. Parents, grandparents, guardians,…
Living God’s Way: Filling up on the spirit, not wine
Getting drunk from drinking wine has always been something human beings have done. In contrast, Paul instructs Christians, those who are “imitators of God,” to fill themselves with the Spirit, not wine…
Cagle Grams: An out-of-body experience
“There was a certain rich man…And there was a certain beggar named Lazarus…And it came to pass, that the beggar died, and was carried by angels into Abraham’s bosom: the rich man…
From the Sunny Side: Snake oil
I readily admit, I probably spend more time looking at stuff online than I should. But I generally find copious (I’ll tell you the same thing father would always tell me, “Look…
Jasper City Council sets dates for budget hearings
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Thursday, July 17, the Jasper City Council met for its regularly scheduled meeting. The meeting began with the Council approving the agenda for the evening before proceeding to…
Lafayette Commissioners set budget hearing dates
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Tuesday, July 22, the Lafayette County Board of County Commissioners met for its regularly scheduled meeting. The meeting began with the Board approving the minutes from the previous…
Suwannee County School Board discusses upcoming school year
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Suwannee County School Board met on Tuesday, July 22. The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance led by Taylor Holland from Suwannee Virtual School. Afterward, Holland took…
Department of Health urges summertime safety
Rick Patrick reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com With the summer vacation season now in full swing, the Florida Department of Health reminds everyone to help make this summer a safe and successful one. Although the Fourth…
Jail Report
Lafayette County July 22 Joshua Webster, violation of probation July 24 Zachary Hawk, violation of probation Hamilton County July 21 Ryan Christopher Grantham, contempt of court, probation violation Tard Nativius…
Extension offices to host homesteading classes
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com The UF/IFAS Extension Office in Suwannee County will be hosting multiple classes in the next two months to help people reconnect with their roots. The four-week program is titled…
Florida State Parks launches 2025 summer photo contest
FDEP Contributor Florida’s award-winning state parks, trails and historic sites offer some of the most breathtaking landscapes in the world — and, this summer, nature lovers and photographers are invited to capture…
Hamilton County Emergency Management seeking volunteers for CERT team
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office Division of Emergency Management is seeking the community’s help in recruiting volunteers for its Community Emergency Response Team (CERT). The group is responsible for…
Take a stand against falls with this workshop
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com Falling doesn’t seem like a significant concern for many, but as time passes, falling becomes a much more serious risk. For the elderly, falling can cause serious injury and…
FDA approves gardenia blue dye amid “Make America Healthy Again” push
FDA Contributor On Tuesday, July 15, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced it had granted Gardenia Blue Interest Group’s (GBIG) color additive petition to use the color gardenia (genipin) blue in…
Suwannee Parks and Recreation football and cheer registration is open
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com The school year keeps creeping closer and closer, and with that comes sports season as well. Suwannee County Parks and Recreation is hosting its football and cheer league sign-up…
Energize your pocketbook with this federal program
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com Electricity is something everyone needs and is used in every aspect of life. Businesses, cars and even humans run on power, though we hardly notice. However, the one place…