Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Each year since 2020, the Jackson Timothy Roberts (JTR) Memorial Toy Drive has aimed to ensure Branford’s kids have a merry Christmas. By working with the Branford…
Santa distributes toys during Jennings’ Jingle Jubilee
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Santa and Mrs. Claus surprised the Jennings community by making a stop at Town Hall on Wednesday, Dec. 20, for the town’s annual Jingle Jubilee. The duo was joined…
Officers deliver letters from Santa to local students
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Friday, Dec. 22, the Live Oak Police Department (LOPD) visited three schools to deliver special letters from Santa to each location’s young students. Children at Stepping Stones Preschool,…
Hamilton Chamber announces winners of “Deck Your Halls” contest
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Hamilton County Chamber of Commerce announced on Thursday, Dec. 21, the winners of its “Deck Your Halls” Christmas decorations contest. Congratulations to the following winners: Ryan and Elizabeth…
Shop with a Cop completes another successful year
Halie Wetherington reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com On the evening of Thursday, Dec. 7, the Live Oak Police Department conducted its annual “Shop with a Cop event at Walmart. The police department was met by several…
Coca-Cola recalled 2,000 Diet Coke, Fanta and Sprite cases
Coca-Cola has recalled up to 2,000 cases of Sprite, Diet Coke and Fanta Orange in three states due to possible “foreign material” in the cans. According to the U.S. Food and Drug…
Living God’s way: God’s wisdom for controlling our anger
Carlton G. McPeak Guest Columnist Most people can control their anger, but every now and then we lose control of our temper. James informs us of God’s wisdom when it comes to…
Cagle grams: Resolutions
James H. Cagle Guest Columnist “I am resolved what to do, that, when I am put out of the stewardship, they may receive me into their houses” (Luke 16:4 KJV). Our text…
Around the Banks
Johnny Bullard Guest Columnist Many Southern homes were filled with the aromas of well-seasoned mustard or collard greens, black-eyed peas cooked with hog jowls and cornbread for the New Year. No one…
SVBA announces Fifth-annual Car Show
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Suwannee Valley Builders Association (SVBA) is proud to announce its Fifth-annual Car Show. On Saturday, Jan. 6, automotive enthusiasts from all over will have the opportunity to cruise…
Town Talk: An update on Highway 55
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com Folks all around Suwannee County are eagerly awaiting the opening of Highway 55. The new burger joint seems almost ready to open with a sign up and a fresh…
Bill would term limit county commissioners
Lazaro Aleman reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com County commissioners in Florida will be forced out of office after their second term, if a bill introduced in the House of Representatives for the next session is approved….
Lenora Hawkins retires after two decades of service with LOPD
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com Lenora Widener Hawkins was born in 1958 in Vero Beach, Fla, and eventually made her way to Live Oak. Throughout her adult life, Hawkins had always worked with government…
Live Oak man arrested after shooting in residential area
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com A Live Oak resident was arrested on multiple felony charges on Saturday, Dec. 23. According to a report filed by Suwannee County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) Deputy Bradley Griffin, dispatch…
Suwannee High School theatre troupe presents “Into the Woods”
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com Stephen Sondheim is one of the most well known musical writers, creating well-known shows, such as “West Side Story” and “Sweeney Todd the Demon Barber of Fleet Street.” Out…
Branford students join forces with SCSO for the holiday season
Halie Weatherington reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Suwannee County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) enjoys spreading its Christmas spirit when the holiday comes around, but this year, they received a little extra help. Ninth graders at Branford…
Hamilton County High School announces 2024 Sunshine State Scholar
Michelana Byrd Contributor Hamilton County High School (HCHS) is proud to announce Kasey Carter has been selected as the 2024 HCHS Sunshine State Scholar. Each of Florida’s school districts selects their top…