By Danny Federico Riverbend News A Lake City man was pronounced deceased on Tuesday, March 25, following a motor vehicle accident in Suwannee County. According to Florida Highway Patrol (FHP), the 70-year-old…
Lafayette High School honors baseball team
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…
Duel! The history of the stand-off in the United States
By Ashley Hunter Riverbend News Today, when neighbors, enemies or political rivals argue, it isn’t common for the dispute to devolve into a gun-toting standoff. But there was a time, not that…
Riverside students enjoy water day
By Danny Federico Riverbend News Students at Suwannee Riverside Elementary who met their Accelerated Reading (AR) goals for the 2020-21 school year were able to enjoy a water day on Thursday, May…
Lighthouse Christian Center welcomes Green as new pastor
By Lee Trawick Riverbend News After 45 years of being over the road, Earl Green has brought his ministry to Mayo at the Lighthouse Christian Center. Being born in Lake City, Fla.,…
The Lady Buccaneers fall short in the final four
By Lee Trawick Riverbend News The FHSAA Class 1A 2021 softball season began with 43 teams eyeing a trip to Clermont, Fla., for a shot at the state championship. On Tuesday, May…
Hamilton County accident results in fatality
By Danny Federico Riverbend News A Tennessee man is deceased following an accident in Hamilton County on Tuesday, May 18. According to the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) release, the 63-year-old male driver…
Barrett Young named 2021 U.S. Presidential Scholar
By Danny Federico Riverbend News On Thursday, May 13, U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona sent out a press release, announcing the names of 161 high school seniors who will make up the…
Remembering Callie Jordan Live Oak gears up for 5K Fun Run/Walk
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…