When I was in grade school a hundred years ago, our teachers and principals taught more than reading, writing and arithmetic. We received a citizenship grade and that was given for how…
James Cooper
James Cooper, 82, transitioned to be with his Savior on Friday, Feb. 12, 2021, in Lake City. Viewing will be held on Friday, Feb. 19, from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. at…
Dr. Daniel Crews
Dr. Daniel Crews, age 68, of Live Oak, passed away on Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2021, at 11 a.m. surrounded by his loving wife and children. Dan was born in Bartow, Fla. and…
Allen Ray Buchanan
Allen Ray Buchanan, 87, of Mayo, passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2021, at the Suwannee Emergency Center in Live Oak, Fla. Ray was born Aug. 8, 1933, in Mayo to Allen…
Health advisory lifted
Rick Patrick Riverbend News The health advisory put in place on the Withlacoochee River in Madison and Hamilton Counties has been lifted. On Friday, Jan. 29, the Florida Department of Health placed…
Florida residents prioritized in vaccinations
By Danny Federico Riverbend News On Thursday, Jan. 21, Florida State Surgeon General Scott Rivkees, M.D., issued a public health advisory prioritizing Florida residents in receiving the COVID-19 vaccination. According to figures released…
“Ride for the Sasser” benefit ride to be held for Wyatt Sasser
By Danny Federico Riverbend News A benefit ride is being held in support of Wyatt Sasser, a Live Oak man who was in an early morning single motorcycle accident in Gainesville on Friday,…
The Pulpit “That saved a wretch like me?”
Perhaps there is no hymn more well-known in our world than John Newton’s “Amazing Grace.” The timeless emphasis on the love and goodness of God is still sung in churches all over…
Tabor wins Hamilton County District Spelling Bee
By Starr Munro Riverbend News The 2020-2021 Hamilton County District Spelling Bee was held on Thursday, Jan. 14, at the Hamilton County Elementary Schools media center. Six students competed for the district title…
SHS to host 2021 FHSAA Girls Weightlifting State Championship
By Danny Federico Riverbend News Suwannee High School (SHS), located at 1314 Pine Ave. SW in Live Oak, will be hosting the Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) 2021 Girls Weightlifting State…
Celebrating 64 Valentine’s Days together
By Starr Munro Riverbend News “Loving well, giving equally and treating your best friend with respect is what we recommend for a healthy and long relationship or marriage.” Bob and Vonnie Hodges have…
Shingles, what is it and how can you prevent it?
By Kathrine Alderman Riverbend News Many people have heard or know of a virus called shingles, but what is it really and how can you prevent yourself or others from getting it? Shingles…
Mayo Woman’s Club makes difference to community
By Starr Munro Riverbend News One group of ladies in Mayo worked hard over the holidays to ensure holiday cheer for their local communities. Mayo Woman’s Club orchestrated multiple projects that certainly made…
Jesus is still Lord
The Church needs a renewal of trusting in the Lord. The culture has changed, either through selfish thinking or all of the distraction of this last year. As a result we have…
Trying to move the country forward
Regarding last fall’s election, one side claims that there is zero evidence of fraud and the other claims fraud rampant enough to overwhelm a landslide victory for President Trump. From what I…
Name calling and judging
After Dawson Jackson’s letter to the editor, I decided, it’s time to write my own letter. But first let me respond to Mr. Jackson because it just seems we are still into…
My battle with COVID-19
What I am about to tell you will have, without a doubt, imperfect grammar and will probably have a sentence out of place. What it will be is the truth from my…