Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Two local students were recently named to Mars Hill University’s Academic Dean’s List at the end of the fall 2024 semester. In order to qualify for the Dean’s List,…
Jennings native studying abroad through Muhlenberg College
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Omar Lopez, a resident of Jennings and a graduate of Hamilton County High School, is currently pursuing a degree in economics at Muhlenberg College. During the spring, he will…
Wilder Andrews of Live Oak named to UWA’s fall 2024 President’s List
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com The University of West Alabama (UWA) recently announced its fall 2024 President’s List for students who displayed superior academic achievement. Among the students recognized was Wilder Andrews, a history…
Brice Criggall named to Hiram College’s fall 2024 Dean’s List
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com O’Brien resident Brice Criggall was recently named to Hiram College’s fall 2024 Dean’s List in recognition of his academic excellence. Criggall, a biomedical humanities major, is among the 243…
Hamilton County School District announces senior breakfast and gift-giving opportunity
Tiffany Quintero Contributor The Hamilton County School District is excited to announce plans for a special Senior Breakfast to celebrate the Class of 2025 as they prepare for graduation. This momentous occasion…
Easter hop-penings along the Suwannee River
Saturday, April 12 Philadelphia Baptist Church will host its annual free Easter Egg Hunt at 10 a.m. at 16880 FL 51, in McAlpin. Keep in mind that the hunt will not take place…
Music in the Park event to provide free entertainment, food and prizes
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Freedom Rally Outreach Tent Ministry and Branford Oasis Church are teaming up to sponsor a free community outreach event featuring music, fellowship and fun on Saturday, April 12….
National Pet Day
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com National Pet Day falls on Friday, April 11, this year. It is a day set aside to honor and love pets a little bit more. While people love their…
UF/IFAS to host Community Day at the Farm
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com The University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Science (UF/IFAS) will host a Community Day at the Farm. The event will be held at the North Florida Research…
State Farm donates $70k to support Second Harvest of the Big Bend’s mobile pantries
Second Harvest of the Big Bend Contributor Second Harvest of the Big Bend is thrilled to announce a generous $70,000 grant from State Farm, which will go directly toward supporting the organization’s…
Bikers for Boobies is just around the corner
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com Saturday, April 12, will be a big day in the Suwannee Valley, as the annual Bikers for Boobies event is set to take place. This yearly event raises money…
DOH-Lafayette to host Community Health and Wellness Event
DOH — Lafayette Contributor The Florida Department of Health in Lafayette County (DOH-Lafayette) invites residents to attend its Community Health and Wellness Event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, April…
GFWC Woman’s Club of Live Oak to host Makers Market
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com The General Federation of Women’s Clubs (GFWC) of Live Oak is excited to announce its first Makers Market, taking place on Saturday, April 12, at the Live Oak Woman’s…
Second Harvest to host Nutrition Education Classes
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com Second Harvest of the Big Bend is gearing up for a series of quarterly classes focused on nutrition and mindful eating. Three Nutrition Education classes are scheduled to take…
Celestial events in April: Will you catch the meteor shower?
Heather Ainsley reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com For those who enjoy looking skyward, March proved to be an interesting month, with the presence of several neighboring planets visible in the nighttime sky, as well as the…
Carol Dotson
Carol Dotson, 90, much-loved wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend, passed away on Friday, April 4, 2025, in Crawfordville, Fla. She was born on Dec. 2, 1934, to Ted and Lenora Archer…
Suwannee Commissioners approve multiple ordinances
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Tuesday, April 1, the Suwannee County Board of County Commissioners met for its regularly scheduled meeting. The meeting began with the approval of the minutes, with one correction….