Tiffany Quintero Contributor Coach Patrick Murphy’s seventh-grade Civics students at Hamilton County High School had the honor of welcoming Dan Hartley, Field Representative for Congresswoman Kat Cammack, to their classroom. This…
Local students named to SNHU Fall 2025 Dean’s and President’s Lists
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Two area natives were recently named to Southern New Hampshire University’s (SNHU) Fall 2025 Dean’s and President’s Lists. Richard Putnel, from Live Oak, was named to the Dean’s…
Sound of Suwannee to put on a showcase
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Sound of Suwannee is doing everything it can to spread its love of the arts through the community. However, sometimes the tough work of these students goes…
All Our Kidz hosting Literacy Night
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Hamilton County non-profit organization All Our Kidz will be hosting a Literacy Night at McDonald’s, located at 2964 CR 136, in White Springs on Wednesday, Feb. 19….
Melody Christian Academy welcomes first grade teacher
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Thursday, Jan. 23, Melody Christian Academy (MCA) welcomed Sophia Baldwin among its ranks. Baldwin comes to MCA with experience in elementary education, having substituted through multiple grades,…
Branford High School Beta Club shines at 83rd Annual State Conference
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Branford High School (BHS) Beta Club recently traveled to Orlando to participate in the 83rd Annual State Convention. On Saturday, Jan. 18, and Sunday, Jan. 19, 30…
How Black History Month began
Hailey Heseltine reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com As February begins, along with it comes the beginning of another notable time—Black History Month. Black History Month exists as a time to recognize history and culture that has…
Elvis coming to support Wellborn Baptist Church youth ministry
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com Aloha, Wellborn! Get ready for a memorable trip down memory lane on Friday, Feb. 7, at 6:30 p.m., as Elvis makes an appearance at Wellborn Baptist Church for…
Help provided for the cold by local church
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com Have you ever heard of CarePortal? The company was created in December 2013 to connect kids in crisis with churches that can help them. Since then, the organization…
Journey Church offers help for church members’ summer camp
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com Journey Church in Mayo has announced its summer camp options for its members. “This year, students will have the choice to attend one of two camps. Of course,…
Walk down memory lane – Dr. Hugo Sotolongo
John Medina Contributor I remember arriving in Live Oak, Fla., in 1974 as a 10-year-old immigrant from the Dominican Republic and not being able to speak English. Prior to starting school…
Don’t let safety slip away, get on board with the W.H.A.L.E. Check
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com Local law enforcement have made a goal of educating the community about the importance of keeping children buckled up and in proper seating while in a moving vehicle….
Lafayette County Toxic Round-Up event collects hazardous waste Alachua County Household Hazardous Waste Department
Alachua County Household Hazardous Waste Department Contributor The Alachua County Household Hazardous Waste Department (ACHHWD), in partnership with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection and the Lafayette County Commission, will sponsor…
Suwannee Valley Unsolved and SCSO hosts forensic training
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Tuesday, Jan. 21, Suwannee Valley Unsolved, Inc. (SVU) and the Suwannee County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) put together a training session, hosting DNA Labs International (DLI) to provide…
Jovanni needs nurses
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Angels of Care Pediatric Home Health made a recruitment post on social media seeking nurses to assist a Jennings child in need. Jovanni, a 4-year-old who has…
Suwannee Bicycle Association looking for volunteers
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Suwannee Bicycle Association (SBA) is an easily missed organization in the Suwannee Valley area, not because it’s a small group but because its members are usually deep…
Suwannee River Breast Cancer Awareness Association hosts Open Bass Tournament
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Suwannee River Breast Cancer Awareness Association, Inc. (SRBCAA) will be hosting an Open Bass Fishing Tournament on Saturday, Feb. 8, at Sandy Point, located at 29685 59th…