By Starr Munro: Riverbend News The City of Live Oak had its Veterans Day Parade Wednesday, Nov. 11. The congregation paraded through the middle of the city beginning at 9 a.m., marching…
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Dogs trained to find COVID-19
Kathrine Alderman: Riverbend News With the COVID-19 pandemic ravaging the country with fear of the unknown, it’s hard to remain calm sometimes. Many people, when they leave their house, wonder if today…
A Veterans Day project worth honoring
By Danny Federico: Riverbend News Cities and towns all over the nation are finding new ways to honor their veterans this Wednesday, Nov. 11, because of the coronavirus pandemic. The small town…
Suwannee Valley Cornhole Tournament raises over $5,000 for United Way
By Jon Little: SVEC Director of Communications The Third Annual Suwannee Valley Cornhole Tournament, hosted on Saturday, Oct. 24, by the Suwannee Valley Electric Cooperative (SVEC), raised $5,028 for United Way of…
Man’s best friend makes anything possible
By Starr Munro Riverbend News Some historians have put forth the idea that humans and dogs have a history as old as the invention of fire. They say when man invented the…
Suwannee County Jail acquires advanced detectors
By Danny Federico Riverbend News The Suwannee County Jail has begun to implement a new form of technology into their booking system. Installed in mid-October, the Tek84 Intercept Full Body Scanner is…
4-H awards presented in Hamilton County
By Beth Kerr Contributor Plaques, trophies, medallions, pins and certificates were awarded to Hamilton County 4-H members at a special program in September. Youth members earned awards by completing service to their…
Hamilton High School Homecoming 2020 events
Hamilton High School will not be having their annual homecoming parade this year due to Covid-19 and social distancing practices, but there will still be some festivities for the students to express…
Brotherhood Ride arrives in Live Oak
By Starr Munro Riverbend News The Brotherhood Ride of 2020 arrived in Live Oak on Wednesday, Oct. 7, after riding over 500 miles in the span of seven days, starting from Fort…
Business of the Month named in Mayo
By Starr Munro Riverbend News In a very telling decision made by Lafayette State Bank, the “Business of the Month” title in Mayo this October has gone to none other than the…
For the love of Suwannee
By Starr Munro Riverbend News Dozens of local residents of all ages came together on Saturday, Oct. 3, to share a common belief and goal. The belief being that human beings sometimes…
Donell Gwinn awarded Outstanding Agriculturalist by FPF
By Florida Peanut Federation Contributed The Florida Peanut Federation (FPF) holds fast to its mission, which is to “strive to improve and develop a thriving and sustainable peanut industry, ensuring all of…
Lafayette SOE holds voter registration drive at LHS
By Bryant Thigpen Riverbend News With what some considers to be the greatest election in US history swiftly approaching, Lafayette Supervisor of Elections Travis Hart recently held a voter registration drive at…
Live Oak Farmers Market changes location
By Bryant Thigpen Riverbend News The Live Oak Farmers Market which used to be located at Tractor Supply in Live Oak will officially be opening up at a new location this Saturday,…
Writers INK spotlight: Matthews has a story to tell
By Mickey Starling Riverbend News Mayo native Lou Matthews experienced a childhood far different from that of most people. By 11 years old, Matthews noticed that her father began having nothing to…
Little Free Library is revamped and ready for readers
By Bryant Thigpen Riverbend News Located on the corner of Branford Highway and Wideman Road in Branford is a goldmine for children and adults who have a passion for reading. Wendy Stines,…
Pregnancy Care Center Walk for Life set for Oct. 24
By Bryant Thigpen Riverbend News The Pregnancy Care Center in Live Oak will be hosting their annual Walk for Life on Saturday, Oct. 24, but this year’s event will be different than…