Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com Football is a beloved American pastime across the country. One of its most popular forms is high school football, where students begin their journey to the big leagues. Additionally,…
Show up for another back-to-school bash
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com The back-to-school events are in full swing in the tri-county area, as students, parents, teachers and administrators alike prepare for another school year. Another back-to-school bash is just around…
Dig some new skills at volleyball mini-camp
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com The school year, along with its athletics, are fast approaching and summertime is the ideal time for many student-athletes to refine their skills. One option for volleyball players is…
Football/cheerleading registration begins Monday
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com Suwannee Parks & Recreation will begin accepting registrations for its upcoming football and cheerleading season on Monday, July 21. Registration fees will vary based on when the child is…
Remembering Suwannee: William Forsyth Bynum, MD
Eric Musgrove Contributor Doctors have held an important position in the history of Suwannee County. The frontier life was hard on the early Suwannee Countians, and doctors were often the difference between…
The lost town of Port Leon
Hailey Heseltine reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com The towns we see in North Florida today, such as Live Oak, Madison, Monticello, Perry, Quincy and more, are relatively few when compared to the ones that were originally…
2025-26 Golf
SHS VARSITY BOYS’ GOLF ROSTER Brett Bozeman (Senior), Carter Cannon (Senior), Dawson Wooley (Junior), William Slaughter (Senior), Cooper Hackney (Junior) and Ty Hurst (Junior). SHS VARSITY BOYS’ GOLF SCHEDULE 2025-26 8/18 Back…
15-year-old dies in White Springs accident
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com A traffic accident involving two all-terrain vehicles in White Springs resulted in the death of a Palm Bay, Fla., teen. According to the Florida Highway Patrol crash report, on…
Hamilton Trojans 10U team becomes state champions
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Babe Ruth League has been helping children across the United States celebrate sports for years now. The group is focused on serving youth and helping them grow in…
Rabies alert sent out in Suwannee County
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Suwannee County Department of Health has issued a rabies alert for Suwannee County following the confirmation of a rabies case. According to a public release from the department,…
Rickerson returns to Jennings as town attorney
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com A familiar face appeared at the regular Jennings Town Council meeting on Tuesday, July 1. Sheena Rickerson, who served as the town attorney until last year, returned to reclaim…
Counties and their hand in maintaining private roads
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com Private landowners have been clashing with the government for as long as both have existed. Recently, the maintenance of private and public roads has been a hot topic. It…
Gov. DeSantis signs new animal protection laws into effect
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Two new laws targeting both animal abandonment during emergencies and aggravated animal cruelty were recently signed into law by Governor Ron DeSantis. Florida Senate Bill 150, known as Trooper’s…
Around the Banks
Around the banks of the Suwannee, I am reminded of a song learned in childhood from the late “Cousin” Thelma Boltin, a longtime mistress of ceremonies for the Florida Folk Festival at…
Living God’s way: Walk as children of light
Writing to the Ephesians (5:8-10), Paul tells them to not be partakers in darkness, but rather be walking as children of Light. He informs them of what walking in the light will…
Cagle Grams: Let the dead bury the dead
“And another of his disciples said unto him, Lord, suffer (let) me first to go and bury my father. But Jesus said unto him, Follow me; and let the dead bury their…
Suwannee County School Board honors 20 retirees
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com During its regular meeting on Tuesday evening, June 24, the Suwannee County School Board took the time to recognize 20 educators and staff members who retired at the end…