Bea Coker reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com Meet Morgan Pearson, trailblazer in the making. A Lafayette High School Class of 2016 graduate, Pearson is on the cusp of earning his Bachelor of Science in Agriculture Studies…
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Branford Public Library hosts “Love Your Library” event
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Branford Public Library hosted a “Love Your Library” event on Friday, Feb. 23, celebrating the profound impact libraries have on local youth and the broader community. The event,…
Suwannee County Chamber of Commerce hosts Spectacular 76th Annual Gala celebration
Bea Coker reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com Lights, camera, action! The Suwannee County Chamber of Commerce rolled out the red carpet for its 76th Annual Gala, and what a night it was. Sponsored by First Federal…
Weekend bursts with flavor at Fourth Annual Strawberry Festival
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Throngs of strawberry enthusiasts flooded the Suwannee County Fairgrounds on Saturday, Feb. 24 and Sunday, Feb. 25, for the Fourth Annual Live Oak Strawberry Festival. Arts and crafts booths…
Branford Public Library hosts enchanting “Cinderella’s Closet” prom dress giveaway
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Saturday, Feb. 24, the Branford Public Library organized a special event designed to provide young ladies at Branford High School with a unique shopping experience. With the belief…
Branford girls shine in Barbie-themed pageant
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Families, friends and Branford High School (BHS) supporters gathered in the school’s auditorium on Saturday, Feb. 24, for the annual Little, Junior and Miss BHS Pageant. Twenty-five young ladies…
Local food pantries help feed those in need
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Life happens, and sometimes, it gets hard to make ends meet. Especially with the rising cost of food, families have found it increasingly difficult to put meals on the…
Branford Elementary’s Small-Tall Ball lights up the night with neon funlights fun
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Friday, Feb. 16, Branford Elementary School transformed its cafeteria into a neon wonderland for its Second Annual Small-Tall Ball. This eagerly anticipated event, named for the pairing of…
Suwannee Middle School Softball Hosts Barbecue Chicken Fundraiser
Bea Coker reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Suwannee Middle School softball team invites the community to join them for a mouthwatering Barbecue Chicken Fundraiser on Friday, Mach. 1, from noon to 1 p.m. at the…
For the love of words: Writers Ink conference inspires creativity
Bea Coker reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Saturday, Feb. 17, the Suwannee River Regional Library in Live Oak played host to a literary extravaganza as the Live Oak and Mayo chapters of Writers Ink came…
Pancake fundraiser happening Saturday!
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Da Oak Basketball Team, Inc. is proud to announce it will be hosting a pancake breakfast fundraiser on Saturday, March 2, from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Each meal…
February is American Heart Month
Kim Griffin Contributor Heart Health Month serves as a reminder of the importance of cardiovascular health. It provides an opportunity to raise awareness about heart disease prevention, risk factors and healthy lifestyle…
Embracing community through art: The story of John and Debbie Rice
Bea Coker reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com In the heart of Live Oak’s historic district lies a gem cherished by locals for decades – the Frame Shop & Gallery, owned by the dynamic duo, John and…
Suwannee Republicans monthly meeting features guest speaker Jason Rountree
Barbara Gill Contributor The Suwannee Republicans welcomed guest speaker Jason Rountree, Captain of the Live Oak Police Department, at their February meeting. Rountree’s law enforcement career includes 20 years as a supervisor…
Book signing to be held at Live Oak Public Library
Halie Wetherington reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Saturday, March 9, the Live Oak Public Library will feature a book signing event by author Jasmine Welch (J. A. Welch). There will be books as well as…
Grand slam glory: Hamilton County boys prove themselves all stars
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com Pablo Garcia has been coaching youth sports in Hamilton County for 18 years, including America’s favorite pastime: baseball. Of the many kids he’s had the pleasure of coaching, four…
Live Oak Garden Club launches annual Caladium Sale for 2024
Live Oak Garden Club Contributor The Live Oak Garden Club urges members of the community to support its annual Caladium Sale this year. These beautiful plants are happy anywhere in your yard…