Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Life happens and, sometimes, it gets hard to make ends meet. Especially with the rising cost of food, families have found it increasingly difficult to put meals on the…
Legendary Bass Fisherman Hank Parker to speak at Beast Feast in Greenville
Bryant Thigpen Contributor Legendary Bass Fisherman Hank Parker will be the guest speaker at the Sixth Annual Beast Feast at St. John’s Missionary Baptist Church in Greenville, Fla. The event will…
NFC ranks high in social media communication
North Florida College Contributor In its annual Student Sentiment Research™, Eduventures at Encoura reviewed the best social media communicators of the year and, according to high school students, North Florida College…
Suwannee hosts Ninth Annual Steve Claffey Memorial Game
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Friday, Dec. 27 and Saturday, Dec. 28, the community joined together to honor the memory of Suwannee School Coach Steve Claffey. Sadly, Claffey passed away in…
Introducing Branford’s newest basketball coach, Marcel Thomas
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Branford High School Buccaneers boys basketball team is sporting a new face on its sidelines. Marcel Thomas is the new coach for the team, and he is…
Jasper Woman’s Club to host Chili and Soup Cook Off
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Woman’s Club of Jasper is hosting a Chili and Soup Cook Off at the clubhouse on Saturday, Jan. 18. It is an opportunity for the to…
Farmers, take 10 minutes to help educate about hurricanes
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com A local student is inviting Florida farmers to participate in a survey studying the impact of hurricanes on agricultural practices. Harrison Jackson, a junior at Lafayette High School,…
Jennings holds Christmas celebrations for children
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com Jennings may look like a small town from the outside, but it really is the hidden gem of Hamilton County. On Thursday, Dec. 19, it was the most popular…
Jasper VFW visits Tallahassee for monument erection
Photo courtesy of VFW Post #8095 Veterans from District 2 Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) posts in Monticello, Tallahassee, Crawfordville, Jasper, Perry, Bristol and Quincy were at the Tallahassee National Cemetery on…
FSYR Open House camping reservations available
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Florida Sheriff’s Youth Ranch (FSYR) will soon be opening its doors to the public for its annual open house event in February. The public is invited to…
Elks Lodge distributes holiday boxes for area schools
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Monday, Dec. 16, students from the Suwannee Middle and High School Future Farmers of America (FFA) chapters assisted the Live Oak Elks Lodge in putting together holiday…
Paw-some pets: Shiloh
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com Shiloh loves people, and people love Shiloh! Now, he is ready to go home to a loving family that is willing to take care of this friendly, energetic…
Daisy the pig surprises hometown friends
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com Daisy the pig is slowly becoming a well-known name in Florida and across the United States. She is known by a few other names: Daisy the reading pig,…
Keeping Jennings safe: Riding along with JPD Officer Shawn Raggins
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com It was a foggy New Year’s Eve when Riverbend News was invited to do a ride-along with Jennings Police Department (JPD) Officer Shawn Raggins, a veteran law enforcement…
Reckless driver jailed after New Year’s chase
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com A Lake City man allegedly decided to ring in the new year with a high-speed police chase through Suwannee County’s backroads. On Wednesday, Jan. 1, at approximately 11:26…
Live Oak man arrested for alleged assault on wife
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com A Live Oak man was arrested on Thursday, Dec. 28, after allegedly assaulting his wife and the incident being captured on camera. On the day in question, Live…
Mental health support available for first responders
LSF Health Systems Contributor Law Enforcement Appreciation Day on Thursday, Jan. 9, is a time to recognize the brave men and women who support us during our worst days. This recognition comes…