Lee Trawick reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com In the semifinal round of the Class 1R Region 3 championships, the Lafayette High School varsity football team (7-4) faced off against the top-seeded Madison County Cowboys. The Cowboys…
Spring Sports
Trojans navigate challenges early in soccer season
Lee Trawick reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Hamilton County High School boys’ soccer team started the season with the goal of using their speed to outrun their opponents. The Trojans aimed to improve upon their…
Trojans seek comeback after tough opener in girls’ soccer
Lee Trawick reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Hamilton County High School girls’ soccer team is hoping for a winning season this year after a downward trend since their last winning season in 2015 with a…
Pine Grove Church starts relaunch weekend with Chili Cook-off
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com Pine Grove Church began its massive relaunch initiative on Saturday, Nov. 4. The church is making an effort to be a greater part of the Suwannee County…
New Master Gardener Volunteers have sprouted at the Suwannee County Extension Office
Carolyn Saft Contributor A new crop of Suwannee County UF/IFAS Extension Master Gardener Volunteers recently completed the 100 hours of training required to become a certified Florida Master Gardener Volunteer. The volunteers…
Sign up for the Christmas Parade
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com Sign ups for the Lafayette County Christmas Parade have opened up. The parade will be held on Saturday, Nov. 25 at 6 p.m. Line up will begin at 5…
Honoring sacrifice on Veterans Day
Lee Trawick reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com A soldier’s journey begins with a choice. It is the only decision a soldier makes. From that point on, a fire is lit within them that will never be…
Sugar Cane Festival proves to be a sweet success
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com As the calendar turned to November, the anticipation in White Springs for the annual Sugar Cane Festival organized by Suwannee Hardware and Feed was palpable. On Saturday, Nov. 11,…
4-H youth shine at Quad County Chick Chain Show
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Thursday, Oct. 19, youth from Lafayette 4-H and Suwannee 4-H gathered in Madison to participate in the Fifth Annual Quad County Chick Chain Show. This event represents more…
Paranormal Investigators go beyond the veil at Live Oak public library
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Denise Burroughs with the Paranormal Investigators of North Florida conducted a paranormal investigation event at the Live Oak Public Library on Halloween night, Tuesday, Oct. 31. During the presentation,…
VFW Post 8095 receive $10,000 donation from SVEC
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com In a heartwarming display of community support, Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 8095 in Jasper received a substantial donation on Thursday, Nov. 9, from the Suwannee Valley Electric…
Pizza Hut in Live Oak spreads Thanksgiving joy with free buffet
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com As families across the tri-county area prepare to gather for Thanksgiving, Pizza Hut in Live Oak is extending an open invitation to the entire community, offering a heartwarming gesture…
American Legion Post 107 ensures no Vet is left alone for the holidays
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com As the holiday season approaches, the American Legion Harry C. Gray II Memorial Post 107 in McAlpin is gearing up to host its annual “No Vet Left Alone” holiday…
Thanksgiving dinner: Then and now
Rick Patrick reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com When one thinks of Thanksgiving dinner, the vision of a plump, roasted (sometimes deep fried) turkey, along with dressing, a few vegetables, perhaps some potatoes and plenty of pies…
White Springs renames street after oldest resident
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Tuesday, Nov. 14, the White Springs Town Council met for its regularly scheduled meeting. The meeting began with public comments. First to speak was Sharon Shea, who gave…
Lafayette commissioners hold reorganization meeting
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Tuesday, Nov. 14, the Lafayette County Board of County Commissioners met for its regularly scheduled meeting. The meeting opened as a reorganization meeting, presenting the board with the…
From heroic acts to teacher honors, Hamilton school board honors excellence
Lee Trawick reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Hamilton County School Board held its regular meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 14. The meeting began with the nomination of the new chair and vice chair seats by the…