Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com As the clock struck midnight on Monday, Jan. 1, Florida ushered in several new laws aimed at enhancing public safety, improving the judicial system and promoting equal access for…
New year, New prices, says U.S. Postal Service
Heather Ainsley reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com The United States Postal Service (USPS) has announced an update to their current prices, which is scheduled to take affect later this month. In October of 2023, USPS filed…
Arctic cold blasts region
Lazaro Aleman reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com The frigid temperature that our area is experiencing is part of an arctic blast called a polar vortex that reportedly has broken records across the country. Meteorologists say the…
Jessica McManaway Tuttle named Springcrest’s new Dean of Students
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com Jessica McManaway Tuttle, a native of Live Oak, Fla., was born in Gainesville in 1993 and has dedicated her entire life to Suwannee County. Her educational journey began in…
Showdowns end in Suwannee Domination
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com Sports enthusiasts from all across the local area gathered at the Suwannee High School gymnasium on Friday, Jan. 5, to witness an intense matchup between the Bulldogs and the…
NFC Office of Dual Enrollment recognizes Karleigh Bembry as December 2023 Student of the Month
NFC Contributor The North Florida College (NFC) Office of Dual Enrollment features a Student of the Month during NFC’s spring and fall terms to bring attention to the outstanding students in our…
Florida is making it easier for families to pay for education
Halie Wetherington reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Florida Department of Education has recently released informationThe information regarding opportunities for public schools that fall under the National Schoolregarding School Lunch Act by receiving free or reduced…
The Village Church to offer faith, harmony and laughter with Gospel Festival
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Enjoy an afternoon of good music an laughter with The Village Church’s Gospel Festival on Saturday, Jan. 13. Beginning at 1 p.m., attendees will be able to enjoy performances…
Join your community in “Walking off the Holidays”
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Step into a world of adventure with the Suwannee County UF/IFAS Extension and Suwannee Parks and Recreation between 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 16, as they…
Suwannee County History: Introduction
Eric Musgrove Contributor From 2013 until the long-running Suwannee Democrat newspaper shut down in 2020 during the height of the COVID-19 epidemic, I published weekly historical articles related to Suwannee County (a…
Ambassadorship being offered by the Live Oak Public Library
Halie Wetherington reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Live Oak Public Library is now offering a SciStarter Ambassadorship for adults over the age of 18. A SciStarter Ambassador raises awareness of citizen science and encourages the…
Arbor Day celebration 2024: Tree giveaway at Live Oak Garden Club
Raymond Balaguer Contributor Arbor Day (“arbor” in Latin translates literally to “tree”) is believed to have started in 16th century Spain, and it is a secular holiday meant to refresh our appreciation…
Suwannee Chamber announces winners of Lighted Christmas Parade
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Suwannee County Chamber of Commerce would like to congratulate the winners of the Lighted Christmas Parade best decorated float. The titles of Best Overall and Best Non-Commercial went…
Annual bike challenge coming soon
Halie Wetherington reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Suwannee Bicycle Association is happy to announce that it’s annual IDIDARIDE bike challenge is set to occur on Saturday, Jan. 27, beginning at 9 a.m. This challenge is…
Area North 4-H Horse Show hosting t-shirt design contest
Halie Wetherington reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com With the Area North 4-H Horse Show coming up in January, the 4-H program has announced that there will also be a t-shirt design contest involved with the show….
Suwannee County MLK Day of Service happening Jan. 15
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Preparations are currently underway for the Suwannee County Martin Luther King (MLK) Jr. Committee’s annual MLK Day of Service on Monday, Jan. 15. This year’s theme is “Living the…
Suwannee County MLK Day of Service happening Jan. 15 Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Preparations are currently underway for the Suwannee County Martin Luther King community will rally behind this theme and what innovative ideas are displayed throughout the parade in the form of floats, banners and signs. The parade will also feature the 2024 MLK Royal Court: Miss MLK Janiya Washington, Jr. Miss MLK Tameriya Smith and Little Miss MLK Rayanna Marshal. Lineup for the parade will start at 8 a.m. at RIVEROAK Technical College, located at 415 Pinewood Dr. SW, in Live Oak, and the procession will begin at 10 a.m. Prizes will be presented for first, second and third place floats. Immediately following the parade will be a special service honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at Ebenezer A.M.E. Church, located at 411 Parshley St. SW, featuring Reverend Jeffrey Graham as the speaker. The service will then be followed by a community feeding at Paul Langford Stadium, located at 302 Parshley St. SW. For more information, contact Adrienne Linton-Jordan at (386) 249-5641. Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s role in the Civil Rights Movement
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. stands as an enduring symbol of social justice and civil rights, leaving an indelible mark on American history. His transformative actions have empowered successive…