Going through the New Testament, you will spend a lot of time on the letters from the Apostle Paul. While he hit on a variety of important subjects which deserve a great…
Trojans coach encouraged by skilled positions in Red vs. White scrimmage
By Concepcion Ledezma Riverbend News Hamilton County High School (HCHS) football coach Kirk Mitchell was thrilled to see the knack for the big plays by the returning players and newcomers alike. In the…
Emerald’s Gem Box: Respect for parents and adults – and the lack of it
It totally amazes me the lack of manners being taught to our youth. Manners that I so affectionately call “home-raising.” I have always teased by saying that I learned how to say…
Around the Banks: Memories
She was often the person who lifted others with her laughter and a “you are looking great, honey.” No matter where you saw her, she had a smile. Her life was not…
Linda O’Hara Lewis
Linda “Jualene” O’Hara Lewis, 78, of Gainesville, passed away Wednesday, May 26, 2021, after a brief illness. Lewis was born in Valdosta, Ga., on Aug. 16, 1942, to the late Marvin…
Franklin Fouraker
Franklin Fouraker of White Springs, Fla., passed away on Wednesday, May 26, 2021, at 93 years of age. He was the second son of Jesse Franklin and Sarah Touchton Fouraker. He was…
Douglas McArthur Parr
Douglas McArthur “Mack” Parr, age 79, a former resident of Jasper, Fla., passed away on Tuesday, May 25, 2021, at Clinch Memorial Hospital in Homerville, Ga., following a brief illness. Parr was…
Anne Tuten Deas
Anne Tuten Deas, age 64, of Jennings, Fla., passed away on Monday, May 24, 2021, at South Georgia Medical Center in Valdosta, Ga., following a lengthy illness. Deas was born on March…
Frances Bixler Rademacher
Frances Bixler Rademacher, 94, who brought joy to all who knew her, entered into eternal life on Monday, May 24, 2021, in Dowling Park, Fla. She lived a life filled with spirit,…
Disaster preparedness tax holiday set for May 28 through June 6
By Lazaro Aleman Riverbend News With the official start of the Atlantic hurricane season set to begin June 1, what better time to stockpile supplies in preparation for the possible eventuality of…
Florida Department of Transportation initiates their Click it or Ticket campaign
By Lee Trawick Riverbend News Florida began it’s “Click it or ticket” enforcement mobilization campaign on Monday, May 24. Hamilton, Lafayette and Suwannee Counties are all actively participating in this year’s campaign…
Emerald’s Gem Box: Memorial Day
America will celebrate Memorial Day next Monday. With this holiday comes a day off from work, family gatherings, cook-outs, beach trips, a day outside, or just another day at work (depending on…
Around the Banks: Let’s go fishing
Fishing, let’s go fishing. I have seen lots of fish photos shared on Facebook. Like talking about the weather, some folks seem to never tire of fishing. It’s a good past time….
James Leroy Fountain Sr.
James Leroy Fountain Sr., 84, of Live Oak, Fla., died Saturday, May 15, 2021, after a short illness, a catastrophic stroke. His passing was at North Florida Regional Medical Center, in Gainesville,…
Hazel Smith Tyson
Hazel Smith Tyson, age 92, passed away on Friday, May 14, 2021, officially becoming the angel she was at Haven Hospice, following a brief illness. Born Hazel Inez Smith to Mallory Oliver…
Ethel Tanner Fry
Ethel Tanner Fry, age 87, of Jasper, Fla, passed away on Wednesday, April 21, 2021, at Lake City Medical Center following a brief illness. Fry was one of 17 children. She was…
First Federal Bank supports local communities amidst pandemic
By Lee Trawick Riverbend News On Tuesday, May 11, Lafayette High School held their 2021 baseball banquet at Airline Baptist Church, located at 200 NE County Rd. 354, in Mayo. On hand…