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…
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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…
Don’t open those seeds!
By Ashley Hunter Riverbend News Around the United States, a unique threat has been popping up in various states. Starting in July, Agricultural officials in the various states began issuing warnings about…
Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranch impacts communities
By Ramsey Sullivan Riverbend News In 1957, a group of Florida Sheriffs saw the need for a residential care facility for troubled boys. Within a short time, many young boys had their…
Meet your neighbor
By Ramsey Sullivan Riverbend News Originally from St. Augustine, Captain Jason Rountree with the Live Oak Police Department (LOPD), moved to Live Oak in 1997. Before his position with the LOPD, Rountree…
American Legion to hold 9/11 memorial
By John Willoughby Riverbend News It’s been 19 years since Americans were attacked on their own soil. The morning of Sept. 11, 2001, was unlike any other as New York City’s Twin…