Category: Community News

By Sydney Holder Riverbend News Lieutenant Colonel (LTC) John O’Donnell has been a resident of Live Oak for the past 26 years. During this time, he has established himself as a remarkable…

By Sydney Holder Riverbend News The Live Oak Police Department (LOPD) held a luncheon fundraiser for Lake City Police Officer Taylor Sapp on Thursday, June 3, at 11 a.m., at the police…

By Leah Hodges Riverbend News John Day was a founding father of Day, Fla., which is known by locals as “Day Town.” Day is believed to have moved to the area, known…

By Sydney Holder Riverbend News The Fifth Annual Father Daughter Dance, presented by the Suwannee County Chamber of Commerce, will be held on Saturday, June 19, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m….

By Danny Federico  Riverbend News On Friday, May 28, The Florida State Genealogical Society honored Pat Hines Mitchell and her family for providing satisfactory evidence that her ancestor, Christmas Hemming, was a…

By Leah Hodges Riverbend News The Police Unity Tour began in Tallahassee on Monday, May 10, and concluded on Thursday, May 13, at the American Police Hall of Fame, in Titusville, Fla. The…

By Lee Trawick Riverbend News On Tuesday, May 11, Lafayette High School held their 2021 baseball banquet at Airline Baptist Church, located at 200 NE County Rd. 354, in Mayo. On hand…

By Danny Federico Riverbend News The Kiwanis Club of Live Oak received a $10,000 grant on Wednesday, April 7. Presented by the Florida Kiwanis Foundation, this money comes from the David and Donna…

By Mickey Starling  Riverbend News Mary Wells Buchanan, a retired educator who lives in the Hickory Grove community, has published her first book. Her cookbook, “Someone” Learns How to Cook the Southern…

By Danny Federico Riverbend News Ready to begin a new chapter over summer break? Then, join the Lafayette County Public Library’s 2021 Summer Reading Program! This summer reading program is completely free…

By Lee Trawick Riverbend News On Thursday, April 15, Suwannee County law enforcement held their annual torch run. The run began and ended at Suwannee High School, located at 1413 Pine Ave….

By Danny Federico Riverbend News Sturge’s at Ellie Ray’s held their 9th Annual Biker Rodeo from Thursday night, April 15, through Saturday, April 17. Thursday night featured a prime rib dinner and live…

By Concepcion Ledezma Riverbend News Trevor Jenkins has one of those traits rarely seen in teenagers. Not only does the life-long Live Oak resident look to excel in everything he tries, but he…

By Concepcion Ledezma Riverbend News Most teenagers aren’t exactly dying — pardon the pun — to be employed at a funeral home. However, 17-year-old Jonquay Andrews seems to savor every moment he is…

By American Patriots Contributor American Patriots is a new, grassroots group of people who love our country and are concerned about the direction it is going. Our goal is to be a positive…

By Jane Lowe Contributor The Woman’s Club of Hamilton County met on Friday, March 12 at the club house, located at 403 6th Ave. NW, in Jasper. It was decorated in  green…

By Starr Munro Riverbend News Hamilton County is having a job fair on Saturday, April 10, at 103 Central Ave. in Jasper from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Suwannee Valley transit authority will…