Category: Community News

Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Tuesday, April 9, the Lafayette County Board of County Commissioners met for its regularly scheduled meetings. The meeting began with the approval of the minutes and an update…

Bea Coker reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com At the recent regular scheduled Town Council meeting in White Springs on Tuesday, April 9, residents were greeted with an unexpected sight: armed private security guards equipped with what…

Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Tuesday, April 9, the Live Oak City Council met for its regularly scheduled meeting. The meeting began with the approval of the evening’s agenda, along with the previous…

Bea Coker reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com VOICES for Children is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization standing as a beacon of hope for abused and neglected children in Suwannee, Columbia, Lafayette, Hamilton, Dixie, Madison and Taylor Counties…

Rev. LaMone A. Gibson Contributor The Suwannee County branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) is thrilled to announce its full reinstatement and is now open for…

AMERICAN PATRIOTS Contributor On Saturday, April 20, the AMERICAN PATRIOTS of Live Oak are providing an opportunity for the community to meet the four candidates for Suwannee County Sheriff: Sam St. John,…

Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Arc North Florida, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit agency “committed to providing quality advocacy, education and services to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities” will be holding its first Town…

Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com Dale Baker has always been a collector. He keeps what he considers a small museum in his home of items that he has found, come across or been given….

Bea Coker reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com Dorothy Buchanan Hart, a cherished icon in Lafayette County, made a lasting impact on the community with her fervent love for basketball and steadfast commitment to her students. Born…

Live Oak Garden Club Contributor Mark your calendars for Saturday, April 27, for the Live Oak Garden Club Spring Bazaar from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. There will be vendors with unique…

Cheryle Chandler Contributor The Edward Rutledge Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) recently honored Live Oak’s first responders with Easter baskets filled with treats. DAR Regent Cheryle Chandler presented…

SRWMD Contributor Water conservation is at the core of the Suwannee River Water Management District’s (SRWMD) mission to ensure the sustainability of Florida’s water supplies. Due to that, the SRWMD’s Governing Board…

Bea Coker reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com A lively crowd of about a dozen participants gathered at the Live Oak Public Library on Thursday, March 28, eager to delve into the world of hay and straw…

Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com Jason Carroll is a family man who cherishes spending time with his loved ones. He grew up in a close-knit family and has continued the tradition with his own…

Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com Jared Lewis Lee, a well-known Cowdog trainer and handler from Live Oak, competed in the 3 Shy Cattledog Trials, the most prestigious Cowboy Classic held in Stephenville, Texas, on…

Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Suwannee Valley Unsolved, Inc. has emerged as a beacon of hope for families seeking justice and closure in cold cases across the Suwannee Valley region. Founded with a mission…

Flea Across Florida Contributor For 11 years, Flea Across Florida has brought thousands of visitors to small communities across the state on US Highway 90, filling up motels, restaurants and small local…