By Sydney Holder Riverbend News Lafayette High School (LHS) alumni Hannah Williams has returned to her hometown as the new band director for the 2021-22 school year. Williams kicked the year off…
Mayor Davis signs proclamation for Constitution Week
By Danny Federico Riverbend News On Monday, Aug. 30, Live Oak Mayor Frank Davis signed a proclamation officially declaring the week of Friday, Sept. 17, through Thursday, Sept. 23, as Constitution Week….
Mary Ellen Fitzpatrick
Mary Ellen Fitzpatrick, 90, of Fayetteville, Ga., passed away on Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2021. She was born Dec. 8, 1930, to Floyd and Esther Peterson in Howell, Ga. Fitzpatrick is preceded in…
Suwannee County fire assessment and solid waste taxes increase
By Danny Federico Riverbend News On Tuesday. Sept. 7, the Suwannee County Board of Commissioners spent over five hours in their regular scheduled meeting, usually held at the Judicial Annex Building, going…
Shoplifter gets more than bargained for in Walmart drug bust
By Christian Peterson Riverbend News On Thursday, Sep. 9, at 10:59 p.m., 51-year-old Julie Lynn Lake, of Mayo, was arrested for possession of marijuana; retail theft; possession of a controlled substance; possession…
The Bulldogs battled back over the Wolverines
By Mike Johnson Riverbend News This week’s game was a battle for the records as the Suwannee Bulldogs hosted the Westside Wolverines. This would be their first matchup and both teams weren’t sure…
Pilgrim’s Pride donates $50,000 to SHS Agriculture Program
By Terry Vickers, RIVEROAK Technical College Contributor On Tuesday, Aug. 17, the Suwannee High School (SHS) Agriculture Program received a $50,000 donation from Pilgrim’s Pride. According to Pilgrim’s Pride, “Our company values…
Wings Over Suwannee to bring high flying fun
By Danny Federico Riverbend News Aviation enthusiasts, both young and old alike, get ready to enjoy high flying fun at the Wings Over Suwannee Fly-In festival on Saturday, Sept. 18, at the…
Fugitive arrested in McAlpin
By Cheltsie Holbrook Riverbend News On Thursday, Sept. 2, the Suwannee County Sheriff’s Office assisted the US Marshalls Fugitive Task Force and the Florida Highway Patrol in capturing 25-year-old Hunter Dylan Jones Buck….
Superintendent recognizes achievement of 21 Suwannee County FFA members
By Danny Federico Riverbend News The Suwannee County School Board (SCSB) held a brief public hearing on Tuesday, Aug. 24, at 5:55 p.m. in the School Board Meeting Room, located at 1740 Ohio…
A Patriots Thought: The United States is under siege
“America is not the greatest country in the world anymore. We sure used to be. We stood up for what was right. We fought for moral reasons, we passed and struck down…
Emerald’s Gem Box: God knows the day and time of our death
Since the arrival of COVID, there is no doubt it has greatly impacted our lives. Some people have suffered economically, while others suffered relationally by not getting to see their loved ones….
Live Oak’s annual 9/11 ceremony to take place at American Legion Post 107
By Jim Broe Contributor One of the “victims” of COVID-19 is public gathering. Such is the case for the City of Live Oak’s annual 9/11 ceremony, held at the Fire Department. The…
Cartaesha Macklin inducted into Southern Illinois Hall of Fame
By Lee Trawick Riverbend News Cartaesha Macklin was born on Nov. 18, 1992. While Macklin is a graduate of Lafayette High School (LHS) in June of 2011, she was born in Live…
Teacher Spotlight: Angie Perry
By Lee Trawick Riverbend News Angie Perry was born March 2, 1974, in Live Oak, Fla. She grew up in Mayo and graduated from Lafayette High School in 1992. From there, Perry…
Hamilton County announces Morris Bell as the new softball Head Coach
By Lee Trawick Riverbend News On Monday, Aug. 30, the Hamilton County Trojans announced hiring long-time volunteer coach, Morris Bell, to take over the Lady Trojans softball program. Coach Bell has over…
Free dental care at Wellborn Baptist Church
By Sydney Holder Riverbend News The Florida Baptist Convention Mobile Dental Unit will be at Wellborn Baptist Church from Monday, Sept. 6, through Friday, Sept. 17. They will be providing free dental…