The abortion statutes of Texas were constitutionally challenged in the case of Roe v. Wade. The recent refusal of the Supreme Court of the United States to hear a ban on abortion…
Around the Banks: Lost traditions
The season of fall is upon us and, after reading last week’s column, many of you may think I suffered a mini stroke of sorts. I assure you the discombobulated terminology was…
Is Taco Bell really closing?
By Christian Peterson Riverbend News Recently, rumors have been circulating that Live Oak’s Taco Bell, located on Ohio Avenue, will be closing permanently. A screenshot circulated throughout social media showing an image saying…
Mayo Correctional Institution places first in K9 manhunt trials
By Christian Peterson Riverbend News On Monday, Sept. 13, Mayo Correctional Institution (CI) competed in the 2021 Southeastern States Manhunt Trials. Mayo CI’s K9 unit, including Sergeant Matt Thompkins, Officer Andy Lamb,…
Candlelight vigil held for 13 fallen soldiers
By Lee Trawick Riverbend News On Thursday, Sept. 2, at Millennium Park, located at 101-199 Pine Ave. SW, in Live Oak, many gathered for a candlelight vigil in honor of the ultimate sacrifice…
Stephen A. Haskell
Pastor/Chaplain Stephen A. Haskell, age 75, of Lake City, Fla., passed away on Wednesday, Sept. 1, 2021, at Lake City Medical Center in Lake City. Haskell was born in Fairmont, W. Va.,…
Steven D. Rogerson
Steven D. Rogerson, Sr., 68, passed away on Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2021, at the Capitol Regional Medical Center in Tallahassee, Fla., following an extended illness. He is the son of the late…
Ruth Ann Johnson
Ruth Ann Johnson, 65, of Live Oak, was reunited in heaven with her late husband on Wednesday, Sept. 15, 2021. She was a lifelong resident of Live Oak and recently retired from…
Terri L. Gaylord
Terri L. Gaylord, 59, passed away on Monday, Sept. 13, 2021, in Valdosta, Ga. Gaylord was born on October 18, 1961, in Valdosta, to Claude Johnson and Margaret Gibbs DeLoach. She was…
Bettie J. Oxendine
Bettie J. Oxendine, of Jasper, passed away on Monday, Aug. 30, 2021, at North Florida Regional Medical Center in Gainesville, Fla. Oxendine was a longtime resident of Jasper. She was the widow…
Around the Banks: Thoughts of fall
I am thinking about the fall of the year, my favorite season. Some terms, common during my years of growing up in north central Florida, are almost like a foreign language to…
Emerald’s Gem Box: Children learn what they live
I was talking to a teenager the other day and she was telling me how, when she gets in trouble, at home, she gets slapped. I was horrified. I know this seems…
Joey Allen Broughton sentenced to 36 months
By Lee Trawick Riverbend News On Sunday, Aug. 27, 2017, a 911 call was made to the Lafayette County Sheriff’s Office concerning a single-vehicle accident on a dirt road on Northwest Banta Acres…
Jasper homicide remains unsolved
By Christian Peterson Riverbend News On Dec. 30, 2017, around 10 p.m., 44-year-old Jasper resident, Jaworski Williams, was found dead in his residence. Upon further investigation, the death was revealed to be…
FHP seeks help in identifying crash victim
By Danny Federico Riverbend News UPDATE: The victim has been positively identified and next of kin notification has been completed. Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) investigators are requesting assistance from the community in…
Mario Thomas takes the Hornets to the promised land
By Lee Trawick Riverbend News On Friday, Sept. 10, the Lafayette Hornets invaded Trenton High School to battle the Trenton Tigers on their home turf. The Tigers got the ball first, but…
Westwood Christian School honors first responders in remembrance of 9/11
By Lee Trawick Riverbend News Westwood Christian School (WCS) holds a chapel service every Wednesday for their students and anyone that wishes to join. However, on Wednesday, Sept. 8, their service was…