Lee Trawick Reporter2@riverbendnews.org On Tuesday, May 25, in Hamilton County, a Deputy driving a marked police vehicle attempted a lawful traffic stop on a vehicle with a passenger that had active felony…
Joey Pearson retires after 30 years
Lee Trawick Reporter2@riverbendnews.org Joey Pearson began his professional career at Lafayette High School (LHS) in August of 1991, coaching football, weightlifting and track and field before moving into the Athletic Director position….
4-H summer day camps offer learning and fun for youth of all ages
Katie Jones, 4-H Youth Development Agent Contributor Every Year, Suwannee County 4-H offers a variety of youth summer programs for ages 5-18. These programs, which are open to all youth regardless of…
DeSantis pledges millions to Lafayette County
Christian Peterson Reporter@riverbendnews.org On Wednesday, April 11, Governor Ron DeSantis and his team paid a visit to Lafayette County. Before Gov. DeSantis arrived, his presence was known by the crowd gathering at…
The Old Paths to visit Mt. Olive Baptist Church
Grace McAlister Reporter1@riverbendnews.org The Old Paths, a southern gospel quartet from Atlanta, Ga., will be hosting a praise and worship night at Mt. Olive Baptist Church. At the event, which will take…
Beauty in every step
Christian Peterson Reporter@riverbendnews.org On Saturday, April 30, the Little Miss SHS and Miss SHS Beauty Pageant was held. The pageant took place in the Suwannee High School (SHS) auditorium, starting at 6…
Simply Nutrilistic: The way God intended
Grace McAlister Reporter1@riverbendnews.org C.J. Lewis, founder of Simply Nutrilistic is a devoted wife and mother of two girls. The story of her company, Simply Nutrilistic, begins in November of 2012. Lewis realized…
Celebrating a hero: Earl Mills turns 101 years old
Grace McAlister Reporter1@riverbendnews.org On Friday, April 29, local hero Earl Mills celebrated his 101st birthday at Cheek-&-Scott Pharmacy in Live Oak. At the event, Mills was honored with a Certificate of Appreciation…
City of Live Oak Council Election results are in
Lee Trawick Reporter2@riverbendnews.org On Tuesday, May 3, the City of Live Oak held its election for City Council seats in District 1 and District 4. The highly anticipated election opened its polls…
Learn to manage your blood pressure during High Blood Pressure Education Month
Kim Griffin Contributor During the month of May, we encourage individuals to know their blood pressure numbers. Why? Because high blood pressure is a major risk factor for heart disease and may…
Lafayette FFA teams climb the ranks
Chad Lyons Contributor Livestock team finishes third The 2022 Florida FFA Livestock Evaluation Career Development Event (CDE) State Finals took place at the Horse Teaching Unit on the campus of the University…
Bulldogs own the night
Lee Trawick Reporter2@riverbendnews.org On Monday, April 18, the Suwannee High School Bulldogs baseball team played host to the Rickards Raiders from Tallahassee. Prior to the game, the team took a moment to…
Tebow shares “Mission Possible”
Shelly Smith Reporter3@riverbendnews.org Renown athlete and Christian author, Tim Tebow, has recently written another book, titled “Mission Possible: Go Live a Life That Counts” with co-author, A.J. Gregory. This publication is a…
Branford students get hands-on experience at RIVEROAK
Christian Peterson Reporter@riverbendnews.org On Thursday, March 17, Branford High School agriculture students had a unique opportunity. The students were invited to visit RIVEROAK Technical College (RTC) for some hands-on experience. The Brick…
Hooked on the Sixth Annual Suwannee River Catfish Festival
Danny Federico Reporter3@riverbendnews.org After a two-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Sixth Annual Suwannee River Catfish Festival made a huge comeback. Catfish lovers from all around were able to make…
Sherwood Harvard Boatright
Sherwood Harvard Boatright, 86, passed away Saturday, April 23, 2022, at Haven Hospice, Suwannee Valley Care Center, in Lake City following a brief illness. The Suwannee County native graduated from Aurora College,…