Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Thursday, April 18, the 2024 Special Olympic Torch Run found itself moving through Lafayette County. The program began in 1981, and for over 40 years law enforcement officers…
Spring Sports
Suwannee Department of Health issues rabies alert
Florida Department of Health Contributor The Florida Department of Health in Suwannee County (DOH-Suwannee) is monitoring rabies among wild animals in the area. This is in response to a confirmed case of…
Too close for comfort
Heather Ainsley reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com One of the things that attract many homeowners to consider buying property in rural Florida is the scenic surroundings and the abundance of wildlife. There is much allure to…
Local weightlifters show out at FHSAA Class 1A Region 2 Competition
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Suwannee High School Bulldogs’ boys’ weightlifting team hosted the Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) regional championships on Saturday, April 6, in their gymnasium. The Branford High School…
Suwannee sweeps Madison County
Rick Patrick reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com When the Suwannee High School Bulldog baseball and softball teams left for Madison County High School on Tuesday, April 9, they must have packed brooms along with bats and…
Back-to-back wins: Trojans overpower foes
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Monday, April 8, the Hamilton County High School Trojans faced off against the Aucilla Christian Warriors in a district softball game. The Trojans had been facing a rough…
Soap language
Rev. Cheryl Cruce Contributor Growing up, I recall the phrase “soap language.” I do not ever remember the taste of a soap bar; the threat of it was enough to keep me…
Remembering Suwannee : Nancy Parshley, Part 2
Eric Musgrove Contributor Last week, we began talking about Nancy Parshley, the wife of John Parshley, who was an early pioneer of Live Oak. In fact, had it not been for John…
SHS Theatre Troupe wraps up year with spring musical
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Saturday, March 30, the Suwannee High School (SHS) Theatre Troupe performed its biggest show of the year: the spring musical. This year, it was “Freaky Friday” that took…
NFC Office of Dual Enrollment recognizes Kiley Melvin as April Student of the Month
Rebecca Bennet, NFC Recruitment Coordinator Contributor The North Florida College (NFC) Office of Dual Enrollment features a Student of the Month during NFC’s spring and fall terms to bring attention to the…
Support bright futures with the Branford Achievement Council’s Scholarship Gala
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Branford Achievement Council will be hosting a Scholarship Gala on Saturday, April 20, to raise funds for its Senior Scholarship Fund. The night of elegance will begin at…
Honoring the unsung heroes
Bea Coker reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com As National Public Safety Telecommunicator Week unfolds, communities across Hamilton, Suwannee and Lafayette Counties come together to recognize the invaluable contributions of those often working behind the scenes: our…
Thank a Lineworker
Suwannee Valley Electric Cooperative CEO Mike McWaters Contributor Lineworkers work tirelessly to ensure that the country’s energy needs are met, and this month Suwannee Valley Electric Cooperative (SVEC) joins nearly 900 other…
Letter to the Editor
Dear Editor of Riverbend News, Thank you for allowing me to express my sincere appreciation to many of my fellow Hamilton Countians who have encouraged me to seek election to the office…
Letter to the Editor
Dear Editor: Remember when; the newspaper had editorials; the newspaper had Letters-to-the-Editor; the newspaper permitted comments in its e-edition web site??? Ah, yes. It was the good-old-days. : ) Tom Burnett Suwannee…
Letter to the Editor “We the people are not heard in Live Oak”
I am concerned that the City of Live Oak elected officials do not hear the voice of the people. For the second time in two months after numerous citizens have voiced their…
Letter to the Editor “Winds of Change: A call for accountability in Branford”
For far too long, the town of Branford has been plagued by a culture of complacency and unchecked power. The time has come for the people to reclaim their voice and demand…