By Forest Resources Association Contributor The Forest Resources Association (FRA) and STIHL Incorporated honored Gray Logging, LLC, of Madison, as the National Outstanding Logger at FRA’s 2021 virtual annual meeting on Wednesday,…
Following the will of God: Alms Ministry, Inc., strives to provide for those in need
By Danny Federico Riverbend News “To enrich the quality of the lives of veterans, disabled individuals and families by providing temporary housing, nutritional meals, hygiene essentials and a variety of other services,…
Jac Ross performs National Anthem at NBA Finals
By Sydney Holder Riverbend News R&B sensation and Live Oak native Jac Ross performed the National Anthem at the National Basketball Association (NBA) Finals on Thursday, July 8, at 9 p.m. The second…
Over 24 arrested in Lafayette for illegal cockfighting ring operation
By Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer ServicesContributorLast week, on Saturday, July 17, investigators with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS); Office of Agricultural Law Enforcement (OALE), assisted by…
Karen C. Dunning
Karen C. Dunning, 79, of Dowling Park, Fla., passed away on Wednesday, July 14. The Bayard, Neb., native moved to Dowling Park 30 plus years ago from Gainesville, Fla. She was well…
Lillian A. Floyd
Frederick Andrews, 83, of Live Oak, passed away Tuesday, July 20, after a short illness. He is survived by his daughter, Tracy Forest; son-in-law, Ed Forest; two granddaughters, Callie and Sarah Forest…
Frederick Andrews
Frederick Andrews, 83, of Live Oak, passed away Tuesday, July 20, after a short illness. He is survived by his daughter, Tracy Forest; son-in-law, Ed Forest; two granddaughters, Callie and Sarah Forest…
Deeper Wells: Look ahead, not back
“The ride tends to be a little smoother if we spend more time looking through the windshield than we do at the rearview mirror.” I’m not sure exactly who quoted that but…
Around the Banks: What I love
The title of this article is “Around the banks” and I have been asked by many people, most of whom don’t live in our area: “What is it about the place you…
Emerald’s Gem Box: Happy Anniversary to us!
This coming Thursday, July 29, one year ago, Cheltsie and I found ourselves as the proud new owners of the Riverbend News, a newspaper that we “gave birth” to in a short…
Sewing revolution: A story stitched in history
By Ashley Hunter Riverbend News Today, when you want a fresh look in your wardrobe, a quick trip to your local boutique or thrift store will do the trick. Clothing is easily found…
Catching up with Haley Ellefson: LHS graduate inspires hometown
By Lee Trawick Riverbend News Haley Ellefson, a 2018 graduate of Lafayette High School (LHS), has readied herself to graduate college at the University of Maryland (UMD) with a degree in Family Science…
Kids dig into Jesus at Brewer Lake VBS
By Sunny Wimberley Contributor Brewer Lake Baptist Church of Day, Fla., held their annual Vacation Bible School (VBS) Sunday, June 20, through Thursday, June 24, with family night being held on Sunday,…
HCES holds popsicles with the principal
By Leah Hodges Riverbend News On Friday, July 9, at 10 a.m. the new Hamilton County Elementary School (HCES) principal and several staff members met at the White Springs Public Library. Their…
Mallard, Land crowned Tiny and Little Miss LHS
By Sydney Holder Riverbend News The Tiny and Little Miss Lafayette High School (LHS) Pageant was held on Friday, July 9, at 6 p.m. in the LHS cafeteria, located at 160 NE Hornet…
Mayo C.I. K-9 team named winners of Region II K-9 Competition
By Danny Federico Riverbend News On Thursday, June 24, the Mayo Correctional Institution (C.I.) K-9 team was announced the winner of the Florida Department of Corrections (FDOC) Region II K-9 Competition. The competition…
Finding hope in rural Florida: What I learned from conversations on climate change
Lacey Lingelbach Over the past few months, I have been talking with groups of people in small-town North Florida about the impacts of climate change and how they might get involved in…