By Danny Federico Riverbend News Calling all racers to the starting line; the Callie Jordan Mission Fund 5K Fun Run/Walk is about to begin! On Saturday, May 22, racers and spectators will be…
Wanda Peacock
Wanda Sue Peacock was born in Live Oak, Fla., on July 11, 1955, to the late Cleo and Shirley Brown Bennett. She married the love of her life, DeWayne Peacock. She worked…
Kiwanis Club to bring music to Heritage Park playground
By Danny Federico Riverbend News The Kiwanis Club of Live Oak received a $10,000 grant on Wednesday, April 7. Presented by the Florida Kiwanis Foundation, this money comes from the David and Donna…
Cagle Grams: Grace
“Let us, therefore, come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need” (Hebrews 4:16). “Grace” is defined as “favor; good-will;…
Branford cruises to the Final Four
By Lee Trawick Riverbend News On Tuesday, May 11, at Branford High School, the Lady Buccaneers entertained a packed stadium with fans lined around the field, at the expense of the Taylor County…
Hamilton heads to baseball Final Four
By Concepcion Ledezma Riverbend News With a berth to the baseball state final four on the line, Hamilton County High School (HCHS) coach Chris Howard went back to the well in the…
Branford cruises to the Final Four
By Lee Trawick Riverbend News On Tuesday, May 11, at Branford High School, the Lady Buccaneers entertained a packed stadium with fans lined around the field, at the expense of the Taylor…
Date set for Live Oak Freedom Festival
By Susan K. Lamb Riverbend News The July 4 weekend will be a time to finally celebrate America, Florida and Suwannee County again after pandemic shutdowns in 2020-2021. In 2020, the festival…
Missing boater found in Suwannee River
By Danny Federico Riverbend News The search for a missing boater ended Wednesday night, May 5, after his body was recovered from the Suwannee River. The boater, identified as Andor Dora of…
Lafayette FFA racks up month of achievements
By Chad Lyons Contributor Lafayette High School FFA livestock team finishes sixth in CDE State Finals The 2021 Florida Future Farmers of America (FFA) Livestock Evaluation Career Development Event (CDE) State Finals…
Family affair Father-mother-daughter trio spearhead Corinth Christian Academy softball team
By Concepcion Ledezma Riverbend News Corinth Christian Academy (CCA) softball head coach Anson Creech frequently expresses that he reminds himself he is married to his assistant coach, BJ Creech. Add to the…
Pineview holds First Annual STEMposium
By Danny Federico Riverbend News Suwannee Pineview Elementary School held their First Annual STEMposium on Thursday, April 29. The event, which took place from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., featured a student…
Buchanan publishes her first book
By Mickey Starling Riverbend News Mary Wells Buchanan, a retired educator who lives in the Hickory Grove community, has published her first book. Her cookbook, “Someone” Learns How to Cook the Southern…
Around the Banks: Memories
My maternal grandparents, the late J. Boman and Annie Taylor lived outside Live Oak off of Nobles Ferry Road. I traveled with my parents to Live Oak many times during my childhood….
Missing boater found in Suwannee River
By Danny Federico Riverbend News The search for a missing boater, identified as Andor Dora of O’Brien, ended Wednesday night, May 5, after his body was recovered from the Suwannee River. According…
Missing boater being searched for on Suwannee River
By Cheltsie Holbrook Riverbend News Officials and crews are currently searching for a missing person on the Suwannee River. According to officials, the crash happened Tuesday night, May 4, as a man…
Health advisory issued for Withlacoochee River
By Rick Patrick Riverbend News On Wednesday, April 28, the Madison County and Hamilton County offices of the Florida Department of Health (DOH) issued a health advisory for those living along and…