Betty Lou Jenkins Sullivan “Meme,” 80, of Live Oak, passed away on Wednesday, March 3, 2021. The lifelong Suwannee County resident was a realtor with Rankin Realty. She farmed, worked as a…
Michael Ray Anderson
Michael Ray Anderson, age 61, of Jasper, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021. Michael was a native of Akron, Ohio, born on Aug. 1, 1959, to the…
Living God’s way: The rainbow guarantees God’s covenant
After the land dried and it was safe to disembark, God opened the door to the ark allowing Noah and all the animals to exit after being inside for a year. Responding…
Around the banks
I grew up in a traditional rural Southern home where my parents “parented” with a capital “P.” The capital “P” was particularly applicable, as it applied to Sunday school and Worship service…
Emerald’s Gem Box: Who cares about public notices? You should!
Each year, there are a select few politicians that try to change the way public notices are handled throughout the state of Florida. As it now stands, by law, every municipality is…
Concepcion Ledezma joins the Riverbend News team, contributing as a freelance sportswriter
Concepcion Ledezma is currently in his second year teaching English at Hamilton County High School, his 26th overall in the Florida public school system (16 of them in Broward County). Besides teaching…
SCSO, LOPD and CCSO team up in theft syndicate bust
By Suwannee County Sheriff’s Office Contributor The Suwannee County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO), the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) and the Live Oak Police Department (LOPD) have been actively investigating a criminal theft…
Hamilton County blows big lead, but salvage season-opener with 10-9 win over Branford
By Concepcion Ledezma Riverbend News At last, the season-opener came to pass. Chandler Howard and his Hamilton County teammates endured the frustration of two canceled games due to inclement weather. When the…
Miss Suwannee High Pageant traditions to continue in 2021
By Starr Munro Riverbend News It’s been nine years since Suwannee County hosted a beauty pageant, but Adrienne Taylor, the Executive Director at Suwannee Education Foundation, has decided that 2021 will be…
Branford Rotary to host annual golf tournament
By Starr Munro Riverbend News Branford Rotary Club will be hosting this year’s golf tournament at Quail Heights Country Club in Lake City on Saturday, March 6, beginning at 8 a.m with…
Edna Ouida Edwards Buchanan
Edna Ouida Edwards Buchanan, 87, of Mayo, went home to be with her Lord on Monday, Feb. 22, 2021. She was born Aug. 23, 1933, to Hugh and Ouida Edwards. She was…
LCBCC discusses tree trimming
By Danny Federico Riverbend News The Lafayette County Board of County Commissioners (LCBCC) held a regular meeting at 9 a.m. on Monday, Feb. 8. The meeting was held in the County Commissioners Meeting…
White Springs police department resigns
By Danny Federico Riverbend News The town council of White Springs held a regular council meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 9, at 6:30 p.m. in the town hall council chambers, located at 10363 Bridge…
City puts 180-day moratorium on new city gambling businesses
By Susan K. Lamb Riverbend News Live Oak City Council members considered Ordinance 1459 at the Tuesday, Feb. 9 meeting. This ordinance, which passed unanimously, puts a temporary 180-day moratorium on new, simulated…
Around the banks
Johnny Bullard Guest Columnist As February draws to a close, I decided to write about a unique piece of Florida history that lives on in beautiful and vivid colors and endures and…
American Heart Month
Kim Griffin Family and Consumer Sciences Agent UF IFAS Extension – Suwannee County February is American Heart Month. At least one month every year we dedicate more time, energy, and effort into…
Grab your sneakers and let’s walk Florida
By Beth Kerr 4-H/FCS Estension Agent, Hamilton County “Let’s Walk, Florida!” is a 10-week program that focuses on improving or maintaining your health through the physical activity of your choice and at…