Pandemic, unrest, anger, confusion, arguments: these are just a few of the highlights we see in our newspapers, online, on the nightly news and, frankly, it is enough to cause one to…
Emerald’s Gem Box: Happy Birthday Brooke
Thursday, Jan. 21, will be the 26th birthday of my daughter Brooke! Brooke is my second child, being born two years after Cheltsie. I think the second child seems to grow up…
City of Live Oak honors LOPD and post office
By Susan K. Lamb Riverbend News The Live Oak City Council convened Tuesday, Jan. 12, at City Hall for its regular monthly meeting with a small agenda that was quickly completed. The council…
Learn how to saltwater fish through free FWC Virtual Saltwater Fishing Clinics
Want to learn how to saltwater fish in Florida? Join the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) for a series of free Virtual Saltwater Fishing Clinics for beginner anglers age 16…
Busy spelling bees of Hamilton and Suwannee
By Starr Munro Riverbend News Suwannee and Hamilton County schools have a few more things to brag about this year, thanks to the multiple spelling bee winners being made, some of whom could…
LHS Hornets lose against Trenton Tigers
By Danny Federico Riverbend News The Lafayette High School (LHS) boys’ and girls’ varsity basketball teams both held matches against Trenton High School on Tuesday, Jan. 5, in the LHS gymnasium, located at…
Twin Rivers of the past
By Starr Munro Riverbend News There are times in history when certain things happen simply because it was at the right place at the right time. The rivers of the Withlacoochee and the…
LOPD and SCSO continue to search for Kelley Brannon
By Danny Federico Riverbend News The Live Oak Police Department (LOPD) and the Suwannee County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) are still searching for 36-year-old Kelley Brannon, who was last seen on Tuesday, July 14…
Hamilton author showcases talent through books
Contributor Johnny Bullard is a native of White Springs, Fla., a small town of less than 1,000 inhabitants, located on the banks of the historic Suwannee River. His family has lived in…
Janet Clinton
Janet Clinton, age 88, of Live Oak, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2020 at Suwannee Health Care in Live Oak. She was born in Thomasville, Ga., moving to Live Oak 31 years…
William “Tommy” Thomas Cordle, Jr.
William “Tommy” Thomas Cordle, Jr. was born Aug. 24, 1965 at the Live Oak Hospital. He died peacefully at The Surrey Place in Live Oak, on Dec. 31, 2020. He was 55…
Emerald’s Gem Box: Chaos in America
I have really struggled this week on what I wanted to write my column on. There has been so much happening: 1) Amen vs. A-woman; 2) the raid on the Capitol vs….
Gov. Desantis appoints Larry Thompson to Water Management Board
By Susan K. Lamb Riverbend News Florida Gov. Ron Desantis has appointed Lake City business owner Larry Thompson to fill an opening on the Suwannee River Water Management Board. Thompson was appointed on…
Do not pay to reserve COVID-19 vaccine appointments
By Danny Federico Riverbend News On Thursday, Jan. 7, Attorney General Ashley Moody issued a Consumer Alert about COVID-19 scams involving misleading webpages charging for vaccine appointments. According to the release, scammers have…
Jennings Volunteer Fire Department gets first fire chief: Steven Lang
By Ramsey Sullivan Riverbend News New Jersey, Kissimmee, Fla., Antarctica and Saudi Arabia are just a few of the places that Steven Lang has lived during his 22 year career as a firefighter….
Hamilton and Suwannee Counties to host legislative delegation hearings
By Starr Munro Riverbend News The Suwannee County legislative delegation hearing will be held at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 19, at the Suwannee County Agricultural Coliseum, located at 1302 11th St., in…
Withlacoochee River back within range
By Rick Patrick Riverbend NewsOn Wednesday, Jan. 6, the Madison County and Hamilton County offices of the Florida Department of Health (DOH) issued a health advisory for those living along and near…