Not too long ago, I was sitting in a restaurant with a friend when a man, who was lunching in the restaurant, asked one of the waitresses if the sweet tea was…
Emerald’s Gem Box: The Front Porch … where the tea is sweet and the talks are long
It’s back! The newest edition of The Front Porch magazine; the magazine that features stories and spotlights about your neighbors in North Florida. Last week, all of our newspaper subscribers in the…
Lafayette 4-H youth become grill masters
By Shawn Jackson Contributor Lafayette 4-H recently completed its spring Grill Masters workshops. Fifteen Lafayette County middle and high school youth participated in the four-week, 10-hour training that consisted of four weeks…
Lighthouse Christian Academy holds end of year awards ceremony
By Danny Federico Riverbend News On Tuesday, May 25, Lighthouse Christian Academy held their end of the year award ceremonies, honoring 80 students for their outstanding academic success over the 2020-21 school…
Suwannee 8U baseball team goes undefeated on its way to the championship
By Lee Trawick Riverbend News On Friday, June 4, the Suwannee County 8U All-Star Bulldogs took the field at the Southside Sports Complex, located at 1963 SW Bascom Norris Dr., in Lake…
Live Oak Police Department hosts fundraiser for Lake City Police Officer Taylor Sapp
By Sydney Holder Riverbend News The Live Oak Police Department (LOPD) held a luncheon fundraiser for Lake City Police Officer Taylor Sapp on Thursday, June 3, at 11 a.m., at the police…
Charles Dyal
Charles Dyal, age 74, of Jasper, Fla., passed away peacefully on Monday, May 24, 2021, at home with family. Charles was born on March 12, 1947, in Hazlehurst, Ga., to the late…
Charlie Adam Walter Smith
Charlie Adam Walter Smith, 33, passed away on Thursday, June 10, 2021, at North Florida Regional Hospital with his family by his side. Smith was born on Aug. 5, 1987, in Bartow,…
Pineview Elementary gets new school logo; Creator’s son honored
By Danny Federico Riverbend News Suwannee Pineview Elementary School (SPES), located at 1748 Ohio Ave. S, in Live Oak, recently received a new school logo. On Thursday, May 27, the last day…
Love, In the Name of Christ
By Leah Hodges Riverbend News Love, In the Name of Christ (INC) is a name that many in the Suwannee Valley are at least marginally aware of, as it is a faith…
Five Buccaneers selected for All-American cheer tour
By Lee Trawick Riverbend News From Monday, June 7, to Wednesday, June 9, Branford High School (BHS) hosted a three day cheer camp for the school’s varsity and junior varsity squads in the…
“Backing Dalton All The Way”
By Sydney Holder Riverbend News Dalton Izell is a four-year-old boy from Jasper who has been diagnosed with Diffused Widespread Anaplastic Wilms’ Tumor, a rare and aggressive form of cancer. Dalton’s family…
Friends of Day Heritage Center hold semi-annual fellowship dinner
By Leah Hodges Riverbend News John Day was a founding father of Day, Fla., which is known by locals as “Day Town.” Day is believed to have moved to the area, known…
Fifth Annual Father Daughter Dance presented by Suwannee County Chamber of Commerce
By Sydney Holder Riverbend News The Fifth Annual Father Daughter Dance, presented by the Suwannee County Chamber of Commerce, will be held on Saturday, June 19, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m….
Dorothy H. Burns
Dorothy “Dot” H. Burns, 90, passed away at her home surrounded by her family on Tuesday, June 8, 2021, in Perry, Fla. Burns was born Sept. 11, 1930 in Meridian, Miss., to…
Deeper Wells: Not bitter. What a fool calls a stumbling block a wise man calls a stepping stone
Sounds like the back of a fortune cookie doesn’t it? I promise it’s not! I’ve often pondered the thought of what the purpose is for all these struggles we face each day…
Around the Banks: Thoughts of father
Here are thoughts of Father’s Day, as it will arrive on Sunday, June 20, which is also the first day of summer. There’s a big difference between being a father and being…