Bea Coker reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com Get ready for an unforgettable evening of music as Sunday Drive and LifeSong take the stage for a live concert at Ragans Family Campground on Saturday, March 23, starting…
Spring Sports
Around the Banks
Johnny Bullard Guest Columnist By the time this article appears in the paper, we will officially be in the spring season. Spring 2024 here in our homeland is absolutely beautiful, but this…
Hornets steal show in rivalry clash with Buccaneers
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Tuesday, March 12, the Lafayette High School baseball team hosted the Branford Buccaneers in an intense matchup. The game began at 7 p.m., and before the players had…
Close match-up ends in Branford victory over Tigers
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Tuesday, March 12, the Branford High School softball team hosted the Columbia County Tigers in a highly anticipated showdown. The match-up proved to be one of the toughest…
Branford has shutout win against Lafayette
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Friday, March 15, the Branford High School softball team hosted the Lafayette Hornets in a showdown. It was clear from the get-go that the Buccaneers were there for…
Bulldogs show Columbia who’s the boss
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Suwannee High School flag football team faced off against the Columbia County Tigers twice over three days. These games proved that the Tigers never stood a chance against…
Suwannee County Sheriff’s Office showcases specialized equipment to Wellborn Homeschool Co-op
Bea Coker reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Thursday, March 7, the Suwannee County Sheriff’s Office treated students of the Wellborn Homeschool Co-op to an eye-opening demonstration of its specialized units and cutting-edge equipment. The event…
RIVEROAK brick and block masonry program brings home golden trowel once more
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Thursday, Feb. 29, RIVEROAK Technical College proved its worth once more at the Florida Masonry Apprentice and Educational Foundation’s North Florida Masonry Championship. For the 10th time in…
Remembering Suwannee : Harry T. Moore
Eric Musgrove Contributor Suwannee County has been home to thousands of hard-working Americans over the years. Many times, these individuals help make their communities and the surrounding area better places to live….
Wildlife warnings: Coyote breeding season
Heather Ainsley reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Despite their shy nature, the Florida coyote is exceptionally common. Most residents are more likely to hear these elusive creatures than they are to actually see one, but researchers…
Newspaper-inspired Easter crafts perfect for every bunny!
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Newspapers are helpful for many things, such as cleaning windows and protecting valuable possessions during a move. They can even add carbon to a compost pile. Then, when the…
Easter around the Suwannee
Saturday, March 23 Ash Grove and the Rotary Club of Branford are joining forces to once again provide an Easter extravaganza, beginning at 10 a.m. Entry is free and will feature yard…
Making a splash at SeaWorld
Haley Heseltine reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Orlando, Fla., is a popular vacation spot for a reason. It is filled to the brim with many exciting theme parks, each promising an adventure and a fun experience…
Inaugural Citrus Classic showcases thrilling polocrosse match-ups
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Barnes Hay Farms hosted a unique sporting tournament from Friday, March 8, through Sunday, March 10, in which polo and lacrosse were combined in intense matchups. Salty Britches Polocrosse…
FarmShare feeds hundreds in Suwannee County
Bea Coker reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Thursday, March 7, the First United Methodist Church in Live Oak was one of five locations that played host to an event aimed at alleviating food insecurity in…
Meet Justin Hurst, Lafayette’s new emergency management director
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com It may seem impossible to believe, but the tri-county area is still recovering from Hurricane Idalia. From clean up to repairing infrastructure, the work continues. One aspect that has…
Lafayette Chamber holds first mixer of 2024
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Thursday, March 7, the Lafayette County Chamber of Commerce held its first Chamber Mixer. The event was organized as a reintroduction for all Chamber members as the new…