Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office Contributor The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office will be conducting driver license and vehicle inspection checkpoints during the weeks of Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023 until Friday, March 31, 2023,…
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Branford Town Clerk Donna Hardin announces retirement
Grace McAlister Reporter1@riverbendnews.org On Tuesday, Dec. 13, Branford Town Clerk Donna Hardin was presented with a plaque recognizing her retirement after 17 and a half years of service to the Branford community….
Missing Wellborn woman’s body possibly found in Hamilton County
Lee Trawick Reporter2@riverbendnews.org On Wednesday, Dec. 21, the Suwannee County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) investigators located the remains of a female just off Highway State Road 6 in Hamilton County. The SCSO is…
Collin Ruth found with 32 videos of child pornography
Christian Peterson reporter@riverbendnews.org On Thursday, Dec. 8 Collin Michael-Allen Adams Ruth of Mayo, was arrested on 32 counts of child pornography and on unlawful use of a two-way communication device. Roughly two…
Live Oak robbery suspect apprehended
Grace McAlister reporter1@riverbendnews.org Monte Deaundre Ellis, a 21-year-old Live Oak resident, was wanted by the Suwannee County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) in connection to several armed robberies that occurred Sunday, Dec. 4 in…
59-year-old Wellborn woman missing, foul play suspected
Lee Trawick Reporter2@riverbendnews.org Deborah “Debbie” Lanham, a 59-year-old Wellborn resident, formerly from Knoxville, Tenn., has officially been listed as missing as of Monday, Dec. 12, according to the Suwannee County Sheriff’s Office…
Riverbend News is collecting donations for Toys for Tots
Lee Trawick Reporter2@Riverbendnews.org Riverbend News has joined the Marine Corps Reserves Toys for Tots campaign. We will be accepting donations of new, unwrapped toys until Saturday, Dec. 24, to help ensure kids…
Suwannee County Fire Rescue battles structure flames
Lee Trawick Reporter2@riverbendnews.org On Wednesday, Dec. 7 at approximately 5:49 p.m. Suwannee County Fire Rescue (SCFR) was dispatched to a structure fire on County Road 417. Station One, Station Two, Station Five…
Jasper man attempts to hit ex-partner with semi
Grace McAlister reporter1@riverbendnews.org On Saturday, Dec. 11, the Jasper Police Department (JPD) was dispatched to Sun Stop #349 on US 129 in Jasper, in reference to a man attempting to hit the…
Riverbend News is collecting donations for Toys for Tots
Lee Trawick Reporter2@Riverbendnews.org Riverbend News has joined the Marine Corps Reserves Toys for Tots campaign. We will be accepting donations of new, unwrapped toys until Saturday, Dec. 24, to help ensure kids…
Tragic Live Oak collision results in death
Grace McAlister reporter1@riverbendnews.org Florida Highway Patrol troopers reported a deadly crash in Suwannee County. On Thursday, Dec. 1, at 6 p.m. The accident occurred on State Road 51 and County Road 250…
Live Oak man wanted in connection to robberies
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Monte Deaundre Ellis, a 21-year-old Live Oak resident, is wanted by the Suwannee County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) in connection to several armed robberies that occurred over the past weekend…
Have you seen Bendy?
Grace McAlister reporter@riverbendnews.org It is that time of year again when Santa is taking notes on those who are naughty and those who are nice. Everyone should be on their best behavior,…
Read Local; Support Local
Emerald Greene Parsons 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…
Rabies case confirmed in Live Oak
Grace McAlister reporter1@riverbendnews.org The Florida Department of Health (FDOH) in Suwannee County issued a rabies alert on Wednesday, Nov. 13, for the City of Live Oak, in response to a confirmed case…
Man arrested in Suwannee County after alleged Palm Beach shooting
Grace McAlister reporter1@riverbendnews.org On Tuesday, Nov. 22, members of the Suwannee County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) Investigations Division assisted the United States Marshal’s Office in capturing Joetavius Remon Jackson, 37, of Live Oak….
Christmas on the Square to make Live Oak merry and bright
Grace McAlister reporter1@riverbendnews.org The Suwannee County Chamber of Commerce will continue to hold its 38th Annual Christmas on the Square this December. Christmas on the Square is a three-day event that will…