Are you overwhelmingly discouraged – and so, so, so embarrassed? As you make big stupid choices and constant small ones, do you feel as if the guilt of your sins will eventually…
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Southern families in rural provincial areas always have a few members of the family who know how “so and so” is kin to “so and so.” Years ago, a lady from up…
Ninth Annual Suwannee River Catfish Festival happening Saturday
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Saturday, April 12, catfish lovers from all around will have the opportunity to make their way down to the Suwannee River Greenway in Branford for the annual Catfish…
Law enforcement investigating suspicious death in Hamilton County
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Tuesday, April 1, the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) announced that it is collaborating with the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) and the Jasper Police Department (JPD)…
Town Talk: Kroger delivery is stopping
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com Citizens of Suwannee, Hamilton and Lafayette Counties have been enjoying the luxury of Kroger delivery for the past year. However, this luxury is coming to an end. Users of…
Puppy left fighting for life after severe abuse lands man in jail
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com A severe case of animal cruelty leaving a puppy fighting for its life in an Orlando-area hospital resulted in the arrest of a Live Oak man on Monday, March…
White Springs dissolution bill clears first hurdle
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com House Bill 4079, which was filed by Representative Jason and Senator Corey Simon on Friday, March 7, was reviewed by the Intergovernmental Affairs Committee on Tuesday, April 1. If…
Arrest Made involving minor: Alleged sexual misconduct
Live Oak Police Department Contributor On Thursday, April 3, the Live Oak Police Department (LOPD) responded to a complaint of lewd, lascivious sexual misconduct involving a minor child. As officers were en…
Farm Share distributions draw hundreds throughout Suwannee County
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com Hundreds of people lined up throughout multiple locations in Suwannee County on Thursday, March 13, as Farm Share volunteers passed out boxes of nutritional items to families in need…
Get ready for an Easter egg-xtravaganza!
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Ash Grove and the Rotary Club of Branford will be joining forces once again to provide an Easter egg-xtravaganza for youth of all ages. On Saturday, April 5, kids…
Remembering Suwannee: Mobilization and service in “The War to End All Wars,” Part 2
Eric Musgrove Contributor This week, we will continue our multi-part series on Suwannee County’s mobilization and service in World War I. Less than two weeks after the Suwannee Rifles reported for duty…
What is child abuse, and what are the signs?
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com Since April is Child Abuse Prevention Month, it would be wise to acknowledge what child abuse is and how to identify it so the public can learn how they…
“We Are Coming”: Hamilton County Trojans announce new head football coach
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Hamilton County High School (HCHS) Trojans football team has found a new head coach in Fabian Reid, who will lead the program for the 2025-26 school year, marking…
Hamilton County School District honors Teachers and School Related Employees of the Year
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Thursday, March 13, educators and staff members with the Hamilton County School District came together to honor their 2025-26 Teachers of the Year (TOY) and School Related Employees…
Hornets host Bucs and Trojans in successful track and field meet
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Lafayette High School welcomed athletes from Branford and Hamilton County High Schools on Tuesday, March 18, for its first home track and field meet of the season. Lafayette junior…
Bulldogs take top spots in track and field mini meet
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Tuesday, March 18, nine teams converged on Suwannee High School for the Bulldogs’ first mini meet of the season. For the boys, freshman Logan Haley claimed the top…
Buccaneers take victory against county rivals
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Friday, March 21, the Branford High School softball team hosted the Suwannee Bulldogs for a showdown. What followed was a friendly match between the two Suwannee County schools,…