Adyson Hammock reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park’s annual Festival of Lights will be held from Friday, Dec. 6 to Monday, Dec. 23, and they are looking for volunteers….
Help celebrate the African American Development Council’s 29th anniversary
Rachal Deming reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Join the African American Development Council, Inc., as it celebrates its 29th Anniversary. The African American Development Council works towards the professional, spiritual, education, civil, political and economic development…
STAY INFORMED: Sign up for emergency updates
Haley Heseltine reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com When preparing to face a crisis, every second counts. That is why it is so important that timely and effective emergency alerts reach everyone before the crisis does. Emergency…
Help support a local single father
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Saturday, July 27, Eddie Collier was working with his cousin, Lee Chauncey of Veteran’s Tree Services to clear land in Wellborn. Collier was 45 feet off the ground…
Man arrested for allegedly exposing himself to crowd while drunk
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Saturday, Sept. 21, officers with the Live Oak Police Department (LOPD) were sent to a residence on Hillman Avenue to speak with 53- year-old resident Jose Martinez Reyes….
Jasper teen arrested for possession of firearm
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com A Jasper teenager was arrested on Tuesday, Sept. 24, after officers with the Lake City Police Department (LCPD) were dispatched to Magnolia Pediatrics at approximately 11:45 a.m. in reference…
The good, the bad and the ugly: “Creation of the Gods I: Kingdom of Storms”
Christian Peterson Columnist “Creation of the Gods I: Kingdom of Storms” is the first movie in the “Creation of the Gods” trilogy. The trilogy, which is based off of the 16th century…
Business Damage Assessment Survey activated to measure Hurricane Helene’s impact
FloridaCommerce Contributor Damage Assessment Survey in response to Hurricane Helene. Business owners can self-report physical and economic damage caused by Hurricane Helene. Survey responses will allow the state to expedite Hurricane Helene…
Eggroll Truck to distribute 10,000 free meals to residents impacted by Hurricane Helene
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com In response to the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene, the Eggroll Truck is organizing a large-scale meal giveaway to support those affected by the storm. The initiative aims to…
Additional relief assistance available to those in need
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com As the community continues to recover from the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene, several organizations are offering additional assistance to those in need. SBA offers disaster loans The U.S….
Helene tears through tri-county area
Lazaro Aleman reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com The remnants of Hurricane Helene – which struck the Big Bend region as a major storm last Thursday night – were still wreaking havoc across the U.S. Southeast on…
Celebrating National Coffee Day Top five coffees and their benefits
Leah Androski reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Approximately 12.6 percent of the world’s population drinks coffee daily. National Coffee Day is celebrated on Sunday, Sept. 29, annually after the first shipment of coffee from Brazil was…
Ellianos: coffee at your pace
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com Ellianos may be a franchise, but with Gary and Katee Robey at the helm, it’s here to help the community. Ellianos was started in 2002 by Pam and Mike…
Lighthouse Christian Academy crowns Miss LCA
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews @gmail.com Lighthouse Christian Academy (LCA) crowned its three Miss LCA representatives on Monday, Sept. 9. According to Cheryl Byrd from Lighthouse Christian Academy, the pageant operates differently from traditional…
2024 Miss LHS crowned
Toni Sherrell Contributor Lafayette’s annual Little Miss pageant was a success yet again. The event, which was held on Wednesday, Aug. 21, consisted of 11 girls between first and fifth grade. In…
Residing Hope at Madison Youth Ranch
An oasis in troubled waters Mickey Starling reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Formerly known as the Florida United Methodist Children’s Home, the Residing Hope at Madison Youth Ranch, in Pinetta, Fla., remains a place of hope…
A family-driven hub for wellness in Live Oak
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Years ago, David Wood posed an unexpected question to his wife, Rhonda: “How would you like to buy a gym?” Six years later, Wood’s Family Fitness has become a…