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…
Learn about fall prevention with “A Matter of Balance”
Katherine Allen Contributor The woman training our group on managing falls asked, “Has anyone ever fallen?” Despite the fact that there were a variety of ages and abilities, everyone raised their hand…including…
Rooted in opportunity: NFC launches Agribusiness Management degree to grow careers in North Florida
NFC Contributor North Florida College is cultivating new career opportunities with the launch of its Associate of Science degree in Agribusiness Management. This two-year, 60-credit-hour program is designed to meet the rising…
Ready, set, college success: Free NFC Jumpstart sessions help you prepare for Fall Term 2025
NFC Contributor Students enrolling in Fall Term 2025 classes at North Florida College are invited to get a Jumpstart on the essential skills necessary to succeed in their courses. Jumpstart offers study…
Kizzy Burch’s 19th Annual Ice Cream Social is just around the corner
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com The school year is approaching rapidly, with each municipality across the Suwannee Valley putting on Back-to-School bashes. However, one back-to-school event stands out more than others, and that is…
Living Springs Worship Center to host Back-to-School Bash
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com With the upcoming school year drawing closer, back-to-school events are becoming more and more frequent. Another one is coming up on Saturday, Aug. 2, for the students in southern…
Wellborn Community Association presents Back-to-School Bash
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com Back-to-School events are happening left and right as the school year inches closer. The Wellborn Community Association, which has always been focused on supporting the Wellborn community, is hosting…
Catholic Charities to host “Laced Up for Love: A Sneaker Ball” to support local families in need
Shannon Moser Contributor Catholic Charities Lake City is thrilled to announce its inaugural event, “Laced Up for Love: A Sneaker Ball,” a one-of-a-kind evening of fun, philanthropy and flair – all while…
Catholic Charities announces June outreach impact statistics
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Tuesday, July 8, Catholic Charities Lake City announced its monthly outreach impact statistics. Throughout the year, Catholic Charities works hard to distribute food across multiple counties, helping to…
Model plane captures imaginations at Pinemount Baptist Church VBS
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com Mike Howell was initially tasked to build a cabin for the Pinemount Baptist Church’s Vacation Bible School in McAlpin. However, the VBS coordinator, Suzette Madox, had other plans. “She…
Donating blood is a win-win situation
Kathy Egan reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Have you ever considered donating blood? It is generally well known that giving blood is helpful to the recipients. In fact, it may even be life saving, depending on…
Ending the silence on National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month is a time to acknowledge the unique challenges mental health plays on racial and ethnic minorities in the United States. According to the…
Remembering Suwannee: Convict leasing system, Part 2
Eric Musgrove Contributor Last week, we began looking at the convict leasing system, especially as it related to Suwannee County. We ended the article with a look at the first paragraph of…
The history of tattoos
Leah Androski reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Tattoos have been around for approximately 5,000 years, with the oldest documented tattoos found on an iceman named Otzi who scientists say lived during 3,300 B.C. Here is some…
2025-26 Football
Suwannee High School – The Bulldogs – Class 3A – Region R1 – District D2 The Suwannee High Bulldogs, coached by Coach Kyler Hall, ended the 2024-25 season with a 4-7 record….
Fatal shooting in Hamilton County results in Valdosta man’s arrest
Jason Futch Reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com A Valdosta man was charged with second-degree murder following a shooting at the Motel 8 on State Route 6 in Hamilton County, resulting in the death of a female…