Rick Patrick reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com During their regular meeting on Thursday, March 14, the Madison Kiwanis Club had a program on a career exploration program offered by CareerSource North Florida. This program is open…
Spring Sports
It’s tax season, baby! Do you need Volunteer Income Tax Assistance?
Bea Coker reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com Did you know? The Internal Revenue Services (IRS) offers VITA to tax payers at no cost in Hamilton, Lafayette and Suwannee Counties. To see if you qualify or obtain…
Honoring a Hometown Hero: Robert I. Ford’s remarkable journey
Bea Coker reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com In the picturesque landscape of Suwannee County, amidst the whispering pines and gentle rivers, stands a man whose life reads like a saga of service, sacrifice and steadfast dedication….
Suwannee commissioners address concerns about illegal dumping
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Tuesday, March 19, the Suwannee County Board of County Commissioners met for its regularly scheduled meeting. The meeting began with the approval of the previous meeting’s minutes before…
Town of White Springs deliberates fiscal matters and law enforcement concerns
Bea Coker reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Town of White Springs convened for its rescheduled meeting on Tuesday, March 19, with Mayor Anita Rivers presiding over the proceedings at Town Hall. The meeting, which began…
Lafayette County School Board honors exceptional students
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com During its regular meeting on Tuesday, March 19, the Lafayette County School Board celebrated the remarkable contributions of six individuals within the district. Each month, the district recognizes…
Letter to the Editor
The single most important right of the people is the right to be fairly and adequately represented in Congress and in their state legislatures. In 1961 Florida has a population of 5,243,000…
Cagle Grams: Trouble
“Man that is born of a woman is of few days and full of trouble” (Job 14:1 KJV). Someone said, “Don’t trouble trouble, until trouble troubles you.” That simply means that we…
Living God’s Way: Tongue, bit and rudder
Carlton G. McPeak Guest Columnist What does a person’s tongue, a horse’s bit and a ship’s rudder have in common? Though small in size, they exert a great deal of control. James…
Around the Banks
Johnny Bullard Guest Columnist Easter is the oldest and the most important holiday on the Christian calendar. It commemorates and celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ. It gives us all hope, coined…
Flea Across Florida coming soon
Laura Young reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com The organizers of Flea Across Florida are encouraging residents and businesses along US Highway 90 between Pensacola and Maclenny to “clean out your sheds, garages and closets” and prepare…
Mayo Correctional takes third at regional tracking competition
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com Each year, correctional institutions across Florida participate in K-9 tracking exercise. This year, the event was held in Brooksville, Fla., where 11 different departments gathered to show off their…
Congrats SVYLSS Grand Champs
Be sure to check out the Wednesday, April 3, edition for our annual Suwannee Valley Youth Livestock Show and Sale (SVYLSS) tab for full coverage of all the winners!
Good Friday: Following the steps that led to life for all
Mickey Starling reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com As Christians soon begin celebrating the most important day on their calendar, it is important to reflect on the moments that took place on Good Friday, leading to Jesus’s…
Suwannee County Sheriff’s Office assists in investigation of Touch By an Angel Childcare
Bea Coker reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Suwannee County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) has assisted in the ongoing investigation into Touch by an Angel Learning Academy, according to a press release from the Columbia County Sheriff’s…
Florida Preservation Awards refreshed to celebrate Florida’s diverse history
Florida Trust for Historic Preservation Contributor On the 45th Anniversary of the Florida Preservation Awards, the Florida Trust for Historic Preservation introduced a revitalized program reflecting the organization’s commitment to diversity and…
Embracing St. Patrick’s Day with ancestral roots: A journey with the Suwannee Valley Genealogy Society
Bea Coker reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com Sunday, March 17, was St. Patrick’s Day, and with its arrival, communities around the world prepared to celebrate the legacy of Ireland’s patron saint. Beyond the green attire and…