Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Calling all LEGO enthusiasts! The Florida Peanut Federation is set to host an exhilarating LEGO building contest, promising a day of creativity, fun and family bonding. Regional competitions are…
Spring Sports
Suwannee school board tackles administrative contracts, school lane naming and Chairman’s retirement
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Several notable items were discussed during the Tuesday, Jan. 23 regular Suwannee County School Board meeting. Three-year Administrative Contracts In the process of approving the consent agenda, school board…
White Springs Town Council acknowledges resignation of councilmember
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Tuesday, Jan. 23, the White Springs Town Council met for its rescheduled regular meeting. The meeting began with the approval of the agenda and the minutes from previous…
Lafayette commissioners respond to input on road projects and soccer field lighting
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Tuesday, Jan. 23, the Lafayette County Board of County Commissioners met for its regularly scheduled meeting. The meeting began with comments from DeWayne Ray, Mike Warnke and Arthur…
Cagle grams: Change
“For I am the LORD, I change not” (Malachi 3:6 KJV). God doesn’t change because He is the only perfect personality. God’s personality is eternally complete. If God was changing or developing,…
Living God’s way: Practicing the royal law
Quoting from Scripture, James defines the “royal law” as “You shall love your neighbor as yourself.” How important is practicing the royal law? Very important! James says not practicing the royal law…
Around the Banks
When I was a child growing up in White Springs, Fla., the interstate highway system had not long been completed three miles west in Suwannee County. The White Springs exit for Interstate…
Welcome to Riverbend, Tiffany Broxey!
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com Tiffany Broxey was born in Tampa, Fla., in 1993. She grew up in Monticello, where she graduated from Jefferson County Middle-High School. Eleven years ago, Broxey felt the need…
Superintendent Roush not seeking re-election in November
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com After serving as the superintendent for the Suwannee County School District since November 2016, Ted Roush has announced he will not be seeking re-election in November. “The past seven…
Commissioner Diaz announces more than $22 million in funding for workforce development initiatives
Florida Department of Education Contributor On Thursday, Jan. 18, Commissioner of Education Manny Diaz, Jr. announced an investment of over $22 million from the Workforce Development Capitalization Incentive Grant Program to create…
Full steam ahead! All Aboard Festival happening Feb. 3
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Get ready for a day filled with excitement and entertainment as the Suwannee Festivals Committee proudly presents the All Aboard Festival at Heritage Square and the Suwannee County Museum….
SHS boys wrestling named state runners-up
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Friday, Jan. 19 and Saturday, Jan. 20, the Suwannee High School (SHS) Bulldogs faced off against multiple schools in search of a state championship win. On Friday, the…
Suwannee Commissioners discuss litter pickup problems
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Tuesday, Jan. 16, the Suwannee County Board of County Commissioners met for its regularly scheduled meeting. The meeting began with the approval of the minutes of past meetings….
Jasper City Council prepares for election
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Thursday, Jan.18, the Jasper City Council met for its regularly scheduled meeting. The meeting began with City Attorney Rhett Bullard’s items. His only item to be brought before…
Lafayette school board honors January Students of the Month
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Four students were recognized as the Students of the Month during the Lafayette County School Board’s regular meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 16. Each month, students are nominated by their…
Hamilton Commissioners shown preliminary plan for housing and commercial area
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Tuesday, Jan. 16, the Hamilton County Board of County Commissioners met for its regularly scheduled meeting. The board began by hearing a petition to close 41st Terrace. However,…