Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com Suwannee High School (SHS) is the only school in the area that boasts a tennis team. But while the team may be small compared to other schools, that does…
Spring Sports
J.R.E. Lee Complex hosts soul food cook-off
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com Saturday, Feb. 22, was a super fun day for the residents of Hamilton County. At 11 a.m., folks began to gather at the J.R.E. Lee Complex in Jasper for…
Scott Peterson Memorial Race this Saturday at Suwannee Valley RC Speedway
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com Get ready, racers! The Scott Peterson Memorial Race is coming to Live Oak this Saturday, April 5. The event will showcase radio-controlled (RC) cars throughout the local area while…
Patricia Ann Stefancich
Patricia Ann Stefancich, 63, of Jennings, Fla., passed away at South Georgia Medical Center on Feb. 26, 2025. She was born on Aug. 1, 1961, to Carney W. Adams and Mildred Sanford,…
Heather Henderson attends Emergency Management Day at Florida State Capitol
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com Suwannee County Division of Emergency Management Deputy Director Heather Henderson recently had an opportunity to meet fellow emergency management directors throughout Florida during Emergency Management Day at the State…
Branford Town Council engages in heated debate over assistant town clerk appointment
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com From grant decisions and cemetery maintenance to a contentious hiring process, the Branford Town Council covered a range of pressing topics during its regular meeting on Tuesday, March 11….
Esports program and District Spelling Bee winners recognized by Suwannee School Board
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com During its regular meeting on Tuesday, March 25, the Suwannee County School Board showcased the rising prominence of Esports in Suwannee Middle School (SMS). The school’s team kicked off…
Jasper City Council swears in new police officer
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Thursday, March 20, the Jasper City Council met for its regularly scheduled meeting. The meeting began with the approval of the agenda, followed by a call for public…
Alzheimer’s Association presents to the Lafayette County commissioners
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Lafayette County Board of County Commissioners met for its second meeting of the month at the county courthouse in Mayo on Tuesday, March 25. At the meeting, commissioners…
Letter to the Editor: SB 1118 Threatens Florida Agriculture and Local Control
As a seventh-generation North Floridian, a landowner, and a lifelong supporter of Florida agriculture, I feel compelled to speak out against Senate Bill 1118, which is now rapidly moving through the Florida…
Letter to the editor: Emphasizing business and local support
Dear Editor, As the Postmaster for Jennings, I am delighted to join this vibrant community and lead our local USPS team in delivering the trusted service you deserve. The U.S. Postal Service…
Around the Banks
Resurrection, renewal and hope are words that are synonymous with the Easter season. They are words that never lose their strength or their value because some stories never grow old. The Easter…
Wawa continues to move through Planning and Zoning, Chik-fil-A sees opening date
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com As the landscape of U.S. Highway 129 North in Live Oak sees a dramatic increase in businesses coming into the city, residents are anticipating one of the newest additions…
Branford High School’s Jon Weisner to lead the state Beta Club
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com Branford High School (BHS) attended the State Beta Club Conference in Orlando, Fla., on Saturday, Jan. 17, which saw great strides amongst the club. Twenty-five Beta Club members came…
Hamilton County Property Appraiser warns of property report scheme
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Hamilton County Property Appraiser’s Office is warning of a scheme that an organization from California has been sending out to residents in an attempt to overcharge for property…
Pregnant woman injured in ballpark attack
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com An attack on a pregnant woman at Hatch Park resulted in the arrest of the suspect, who allegedly abandoned her child at the park after the attack. According to…
Holiday Inn employee allegedly assaults coworker
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com An encounter between a Holiday Inn employee and his coworker allegedly resulted in an attack and a violation of probation after it was revealed that the suspect was also…