Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com As the New Year approaches, many of us embark on a journey to better ourselves through resolutions. However, studies suggest that a significant number of resolutions fail within the…
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Kid City USA announces intent to participate in USDA Child Care Food Program
Kid City USA Contributor Kid City USA of Lake City announces its intent to participate in the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Child Care Food Program, which is a federally funded program that…
Jasper sweetens the season with its holiday festival
Lee Trawick reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com The City of Jasper jumped into the holiday season with its annual Sweets in the Streets celebration on Saturday, Dec. 9. The event featured various booths and games throughout…
Hamilton’s UFIFAS Extension Office hosts Lunch and Learn
Halie Wetherington reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Friday, Dec. 1, the Hamilton County UF/IFAS Extension Office held its monthly Lunch and Learn gathering, which included food prepared by Hamilton County High School’s (HCHS) culinary students….
Branford celebrates the season with Cowboy Christmas festival
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Each year, the Suwannee River Greenway in Branford is filled with Christmas spirit as families and friends gather to celebrate the season. On Saturday, Dec. 9, Branford’s Cowboy Christmas…
Busy Bee donates $15,000 to Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches
Sarah Jackson Contributor On Thursday, Dec. 7, Busy Bee representatives stopped by the Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches (FSYR) main office with a very special surprise. Busy Bee’s Director of Marketing, Marshall Beck…
Lafayette County schools to create temporary positions with grant funds
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Lafayette County School Board conducted its final bit of business for 2023 on Tuesday, Dec. 19, during its regular meeting. Following the invocation and Pledge of Allegiance, the…
Suwannee commissioners approve Bitcoin mining center
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Tuesday, Dec. 19, the Suwannee County Board of County Commissioners met for its final meeting of 2023. The meeting began with the approval of the previous meeting’s minutes…
Lafayette Commission approve bids for Edward Perry Sports Complex upgrades
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Tuesday, Dec. 12, the Lafayette County Board of County Commissioners met for its regularly scheduled meeting. The meeting began as normal by heading into department head reports, beginning…
White Springs Town Council presented with 2021 audit
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Tuesday, Dec. 12, the White Springs Town Council met for its regularly scheduled meeting, which began with an amendment to the agenda putting the presentation of the town’s…
Branford Town Council votes 4-1 for increase in community center rental
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Branford Town Council resumed its conversation regarding an increase on the rent and deposit rates for the Hatch Park Community Center during its Tuesday, Dec. 12, regular meeting….
Suwannee school board takes care of end-of-the-year business
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Suwannee County School Board met on Tuesday, Dec. 12, for its regular meeting. The meeting opened with two public hearings: one regarding a final review of additions and…
The good, the bad and the ugly: “Napoleon”
Introduction: “Napoleon” was released to American audiences on Wednesday, Nov. 22. It was directed by Ridley Scott and written by David Scarpa. The film follows Napoleon Bonaparte (Joaquin Phoenix), his rise to…
TGI Fridays boneless chicken bites recalled for contamination
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com A nationwide recall has been issued for approximately 26,550 pounds of TGI Fridays’ honey barbecue boneless chicken bites that may be contaminated with pieces of clear, hard plastic. The…
Live Oak woman arrested for domestic violence
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Monday, Dec. 18, Raegan Nicole Best was arrested in the early morning hours on a simple battery-domestic violence charge. According to a report filed by Deputy Cedrick Henderson…
Live Oak woman arrested after strangling victim asleep
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Thursday Dec. 21, Christy Regina Stephens was arrested on one charge of felony battery or by domestic violence strangulation. According to a report filed by the Suwannee County…
Suwannee County PAL wins state cheerleading competition
Suwannee County PAL Contributor The Suwannee County Police Athletic League (PAL) recently took home the first-place trophy in the 12 and under Cheer Dance State Competition. This squad of 15 young girls…