Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Thursday, Feb. 20, the Jasper City Council met for its regularly scheduled meeting. First, the council approved the agenda for the evening, adding three items to it. The…
Lafayette County School Board honors Students of the Month
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Lafayette County School Board convened on Tuesday, Feb. 18, for its regular meeting, during which board members addressed various recognitions, approvals and administrative matters. The evening began with…
Today Can Be Different: What if we had witnessed Jesus’s crucifixion?
The words on the page are vivid. So excruciatingly vivid that you wish the plot would read differently. Emotions catch in your throat, and suddenly, you’re there – part of the story….
Cagle Grams: Devotions
“My voice shalt thou hear in the morning, O LORD; in the morning will I direct my prayer unto thee, and will look up” (Psalm 5:3 KJV). Any Christian down through the…
Living God’s way: Seven facts of unity
To help the Ephesians be diligent in preserving the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace, Paul lists seven facts of unity. This partial list of essential areas will bring…
Around the Banks
My article has a caption above it, “Around the Banks,” and just to be clear, it doesn’t mean I am traveling from First Federal to Lafayette State Bank and then to TD….
Three bills aim to reduce or eliminate property taxes in Florida
Lazaro Aleman reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Now that the Florida Legislature is formally in session as of Tuesday, March 4, it will deal with at least three bills that aim either to reduce property taxes…
Helene agricultural losses add up
Jim Turner Contributor – News Service Florida Hurricane Helene, a major storm that made landfall in late September in Taylor County, inflicted up to $162.2 million in agricultural losses in Florida. The…
Taylor County accident claims life of Mayo man
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com A semi-truck accident in Taylor County resulted in the death of a 71-year-old Mayo man on Tuesday, Feb. 25. According to a report provided by the Florida Highway Patrol…
Meal Train for the Young Family
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com A Live Oak family is reeling after a fatal car accident took the life of 34-year-old Randy Young. The accident happened on Tuesday, Feb. 25, while Young was on…
White Springs council removes two members after breaking town charter
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Friday, Feb. 28, the White Springs Town Council met for an emergency meeting regarding a special election. The meeting began with Anita Rivers reading a memo from Town…
Spring Sports – Flag Football
Suwannee: Girls Flag Football Record Overall: 6-1 District: 1-0 Last Game: Friday, March 7, 2025 — SHS defeated Newberry by a score of 26-0 Next Game: Tuesday, March 11, 2025 — SHS…
Lost for words: “Jalopy” has made it to the scrapyard
Mickey Starling reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com As a teenager, I was proud of the various jalopies that miraculously got me to and from school. A jalopy was a wonderful sight for the parents of my…
Remembering Suwannee: Robert A. Reid
Eric Musgrove Contributor Suwannee County has seen many “out-of-towners” make their mark on its history, and the topic of today’s article is just one of them. Robert Alexander Reid was born in…
A Legacy of Leadership: J.M. “Buddy” Phillips, Part 3
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com As J.M. “Buddy” Phillips wrapped up his three weeks at the Glades County Sheriff’s Office, it appeared that he would be able to settle back in his position as…
Orchard Community Church to host Night of Worship
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Orchard Community Church will host its first Night of Worship of 2025 on Sunday, Feb. 23, at 6 p.m. at the Barnes Hay Farm. Guests are encouraged to…
Free dental screenings available at First Baptist Church of Live Oak
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Florida Baptist Convention Mobile Dental Mission will be providing free dental care to eligible adults at First Baptist Church of Live Oak in March. Services offered will include…