Lee Trawick Reporter2@riverbendnews.org On Wednesday, April 27, the Town of Jennings city council held a special meeting to discuss the future of Police Chief Vincent Robinson. On Tuesday, April 5, a list…
Being a guiding light, Springcrest Elementary forms new lighthouse team
Christian Peterson Reporter@riverbendnews.org Suwannee Springcrest Elementary (SSE) has put together the ultimate dream Team. Over 10 elementary school students have been selected for SSE’s brand-new Lighthouse Team. While the Lighthouse Team is…
Alton Church of God: 100 years of service
Grace McAlister Reporter1@riverbendnews.org Alton Church of God in Mayo will be celebrating 100 years of dedication to God and the community on Sunday, May 1. There will be a service, beginning at…
Suwannee County Guardians of the Flame
Heather Ainsely Reporter3@riverbendnews.org On Friday, April 8, residents of Suwannee County added their steps to the collective miles run by law enforcement communities all across Florida in honor of the annual Law…
Annie Lee Kerce Horne
Annie Lee Kerce Horne, 86, of Lake City, passed away peacefully on Monday morning, April 18, 2022, after an extended illness. She was born in Starke, Fla., on Nov. 17, 1935, to…
Alachua Conservation Trust selling Telford Spring to Suwannee River Water Management District
Grace McAlister Reporter1@riverbendnews.org The Alachua Conservation Trust has announced its plans to sell Telford Spring to the Suwannee County Water Management District. Located in Suwannee County and directly adjacent to the Peacock…
Suwannee River Jam’s All-American Golf Cart Parade coming soon
Grace McAlister Reporter1@riverbendnews.org Suwannee River Jam’s All-American Golf Cart Parade will take place at noon on Saturday, April 30. Attendees will deck out their golf carts in red, white and blue to…
Does growing your own veggies encourage more vegetable consumption?
Carolyn Saft, Suwannee County UF/IFAS Extension Contributor We are nearing the end of freezing cold snaps and many gardeners are anxious to get their plants in the ground if they haven’t already….
Pamela Lipps
Pamela Lipps, 73, of Live Oak, departed from her earthly home peacefully, with family present, at 6:30 p.m. on Sunday, April 10, 2022. Lipps was a sophisticated lady who was lovely on…
AMERICAN PATRIOTS to feature Massad Ayoob
AMERICAN PATRIOTS Contributor On Saturday, April 16, at 2 p.m., at RIVEROAK Technical College, AMERICAN PATRIOTS of Live Oak is honored to welcome Massad Ayoob as their guest speaker this month. AMERICAN…
Catholic Charities raises $145k for new truck
Grace McAlister Reporter1@riverbendnews.org Catholic Charities is an organization working to alleviate food insecurity. The organization has made a reputation locally by overcoming hardships to provide for Suwannee, Hamilton, Lafayette, Columbia and Union…
Lady Hornets upset the Lady Bears
Lee Trawick Reporter2@riverbendnews.org Thursday, April 7, the Lafayette High School varsity softball Lady Hornets traveled to Dixie County to take on the Lady Bears. The Lady Hornets entered the game with their…
Understanding autism
Grace McAlister Reporter1@riverbendnews.org April used to be known as Autism Awareness Month; however, this was later changed to Autism Acceptance Month. The subtle, yet important change, was authorized by the Autism Society…
Suwannee Springcrest Elementary receives a visit from Animal Control
Grace McAlister Reporter1@riverbendnews.org Suwannee Springcrest Elementary’s Service Club received a very special visitor on Friday, March 4. At 2 p.m., Suwannee County Animal Control brought three-legged Captain Jack, a very sweet pup…
Branford residents come together for Family Fun Day
Danny Federico Reporter3@riverbendnews.org The 7th District of the Free and Accepted Masons of Florida hosted their first ever Family Fun and Togetherness Day on Saturday, March 19, at the Greenway in Branford….
Warren Victor Mullis
Warren Victor Mullis, 57, of Mayo, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, April 4, 2022, at North Florida Regional Medical Center in Gainesville, Fla. Mullis was born on Feb. 19, 1965, in Perry,…
Jean Amerson
Jean Amerson, 84, passed away, on Thursday, March 31, 2022, at the Lafayette Nursing and Rehabilitation Center following an extended illness. She was the daughter of the late Lewie S. and Katherine…