The Center Square Contributor Federal data shows Florida cities are again outperforming cities in other highly populated states regarding unemployment rates. Preliminary numbers from the U.S. Bureau of Statistics released on Friday…
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Altrusa International of Live Oak announces 19th Annual Christmas Tour of Homes
Altrusa International of Live Oak Contributor The 19th Annual Altrusa Christmas Tours of Homes will be held on Saturday, Dec. 9, beginning at noon. Families and friends can enjoy this event as…
“Light the Way to Christmas” with the Suwannee County Chamber of Commerce’s 39th Annual Christmas on the Square
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com As the holiday season fast approaches, Suwannee County is buzzing with excitement for the 39th year of the highly anticipated Christmas on the Square, hosted by the Suwannee County…
More than $13 million in springs restoration project funding announced for North Florida
SRWMD Contributor On Thursday, Nov. 16, Gov. Ron DeSantis announced that seven springs restoration projects with the Suwannee River Water Management District (SRWMD) will receive approximately $13.5 million to aid in the…
Shooting on Walker Avenue leads to arrest
Lee Trawick reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com An altercation began on Friday, Nov. 24 and continued into the early hours of Saturday, Nov. 25, when Suwannee County Telecommunications received a call about possible gunfire near the…
Area mourns Former Suwannee County Property Appraiser Lamar Jenkins
Lee Trawick reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com Lamar Jenkins, a native of Live Oak, was born in February 1937 and passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 15. Jenkins graduated from Suwannee High School in 1957, where he…
Lifelong community servant Sidney Lord passes away
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com Sidney Lord was born March 21, 1940. He was the second born of Andrew and Louise Lord. He graduated from Suwannee High School in 1958, where he was a…
White Springs operational audit finds multiple failures
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com An audit requested by Senator Corey Simon for the Town of White Springs has revealed multiple failures in proper management. The operational audit performed by the Sherrill F. Norman,…
Branford man arrested for sexual battery
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com A Branford man was arrested on Thursday, Nov. 16, on multiple charges following an investigation into a report of sexual battery received by the Suwannee County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO)…
Spread Christmas cheer by adopting one of God’s Hidden Angels
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com The holiday season is officially in full swing; Thanksgiving is nearing and many are already looking ahead to Christmas. Christmas is a highlight for many people, and for good…
Jared Lee named fan favorite cowboy
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com Jared Lewis Lee is a Live Oak native who truly believes the best cowboys are built in North Central Florida. He was also a competitor on seasons one and…
Read Local, Support Local
Emerald Greene reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Local news plays a vital role in American civic life as a trusted source of critical information. It is a fact that local newspapers serve a vital role by…
Unleashing the Truth Part 3: How is the Hamilton County government responding?
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com During Riverbend News’ continuing investigation into the incidents that occurred at the Hamilton County Animal Control facility late in October, the same question has arisen many times: What is…
Arrests made in Jasper Ace Hardware break-in; firearms stolen
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Two individuals were arrested Thursday, Nov. 9, after breaking into the Jasper Ace Hardware. The suspects, 19-year-old Jasper resident Justin Lavell Thomas and 30-year-old Jennings resident Jason Dakota Temple,…
Jasper welcomes new interim City Manager Mark Meyers
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com Mark Meyers was born in 1965, and graduated from St. Petersburg Catholic High School in St. Petersburg, Fla. After high school, he went to Florida State University. Upon completing…
Beloved coach Timothy Andrew May remembered for impactful legacy
Lee Trawick reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Monday, Nov. 6, Timothy Andrew May passed away as a result of health issues. May was the proud father of six children and a loving husband to Erica…
Multiple brands of pouch applesauce recalled due to lead content
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com “As reported in a safety alert issued by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023, the FDA, along with the North Carolina Department of Health…