Robert Lee “Bobby” Robinson, Jr., 90, of Mayo, passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025, at his home. He was born in Fort White, Fla., to the late Robert Lee Robinson, Sr….
Mary Rapp Wheeler
Mary Rapp Wheeler was born on Oct. 30, 1929, in Waverly, Ohio. She was the first of her 11 siblings to graduate high school, as two of her older brothers had left…
Behind every prescription: Celebrating National Pharmacist Day
Christian Peterson – reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com National Pharmacist Day falls on Sunday, Jan. 12. The goal of the day is to honor the contributions of pharmacists everywhere. The role of a pharmacist isn’t on…
Suwannee Wrestling claims second in annual Billy Saylor Duals
Danny Federico – reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Suwannee High School hosted its annual Billy Saylor Duals wrestling tournament on Friday, Jan. 10, and Saturday, Jan. 11, drawing 16 top-tier high school programs for two days…
Local residents take part in southern pickleball’s largest event in Macon
Lucy Golub – reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Four ladies from the local area traveled to Macon, Ga., to compete at a high level in pickleball. Macon is home to one of the largest pickleball facilities…
Gobble-worthy snacks
Laura Young – reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Whether kids are pulling their afternoon snack from a lunchbox, receiving it as part of an extra-curricular program or pouncing on it as soon as they get home,…
Kidz College visits the Southern Heritage Farm
Jason Futch – reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com Kidz College Primary and Secondary School (KCPSS), based in Orlando, recently visited Southern Heritage Farm in Suwannee County. During their trip, students learned about the history of the…
Jacob Littleton named to Fall 2024 Dean’s List at Dickinson State University
Dickinson State University – Contributor On Monday, Jan. 7, it was announced that Live Oak native Jacob Littleton had been named to Dickinson State University’s (DSU) Dean’s List for the 2024 fall…
Joshua Hawkins recognized on Georgia Southern University’s Fall 2024 Dean’s List
Georgia Southern University – Contributor Georgia Southern University (GSU) recently recognized approximately 4,100 students on the Fall 2024 Dean’s List. Joshua Hawkins, of White Springs, has been named to the list for…
Lafayette High student spotlighted as NFC’s Dual Enrolled Student of the Month
NFC – Contributor North Florida College (NFC) offers a dual enrollment program that allows students to earn college credits while still in high school at no cost. The NFC Office of Dual…
Remembering Suwannee: Traffic Laws
Eric Musgrove – Contributor We live in a society and time in which 341 million Americans own close to 283 million vehicles. For as long as any living person can remember, there…
Friends of Music concerts continue with Astralis Chamber Ensemble
Bill and Linda Poplin Contributor The third concert in the 2024-25 Friends of Music Concert Series will present the Astralis Chamber Ensemble (flute, violin, piano) on Tuesday, Jan. 21, at 7:30 p.m….
Apostolic Lighthouse Church feeds The Arc
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Friday, Jan. 3, the Apostolic Lighthouse Church Community Action Team (CAT) came together to feed the residents at The Arc in Live Oak. This is the second time…
Honoring Martin Luther King JR’s Dream
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com “I have a dream that one day on the red hills of Georgia, the sons of former slaves and the sons of former slave owners will be able to…
Busy Bee’s Giving Pump initiative supports local high school athletics
Danny Federico – reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Busy Bee locations across North Central Florida are making it easy for residents to support their local high school athletic programs with every fuel purchase. Through the station’s…
A local family needs your help
Christian Peterson – reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com In mid-October, Live Oak resident Justin Bronson was riding his motorcycle when someone pulled out in front of him. Unfortunately, he was unable to stop in time and…
Senator Corey Simon Honored by Florida Sheriffs Association
State Senator Corey Simon (center) was honored with the 2024 Friend of the Sheriffs Award, presented by the Florida Sheriffs Association on Thursday, Dec. 19. Pictured, from left to right, are: Madison…