My maternal grandparents, the late J. Boman and Annie Taylor lived outside Live Oak off of Nobles Ferry Road. I traveled with my parents to Live Oak many times during my childhood….
Missing boater found in Suwannee River
By Danny Federico Riverbend News The search for a missing boater, identified as Andor Dora of O’Brien, ended Wednesday night, May 5, after his body was recovered from the Suwannee River. According…
Missing boater being searched for on Suwannee River
By Cheltsie Holbrook Riverbend News Officials and crews are currently searching for a missing person on the Suwannee River. According to officials, the crash happened Tuesday night, May 4, as a man…
Health advisory issued for Withlacoochee River
By Rick Patrick Riverbend News On Wednesday, April 28, the Madison County and Hamilton County offices of the Florida Department of Health (DOH) issued a health advisory for those living along and…
Around the Banks: Dorothy L. Bryant
I first met her in the fall of 1970 and I was immediately stricken by her mellifluous speaking voice—each word, each syllable pronounced with precision. She reminded me a lot of the…
Dewey James Davis
Dewey James Davis, 87, of Mayo, Fla., passed away Monday, April 19, 2021, surrounded by his loving family in his home. The Dallas, Texas, native moved to Mayo in 1983. Davis was…
Dorothy L. Lord, PhD
Dr. Dorothy L. Lord passed away on Sunday, May 2, 2021, in Fernandina Beach, Fla., following a courageous battle with Alzheimer’s. Lord was born at home on the family farm in Suwannee…
Word up! Join Lafayette County Public Library’s Summer Reading Program
By Danny Federico Riverbend News Ready to begin a new chapter over summer break? Then, join the Lafayette County Public Library’s 2021 Summer Reading Program! This summer reading program is completely free…
First Baptist Church of Jasper feeds those in need
By Leah Hodges Riverbend News First Baptist Church of Jasper fed around 100 families at their most recent drive-through food pantry on Friday, April 16. Almost four pallets of food were distributed…
Trojans win District Championship
By Lee Trawick Riverbend News The Hamilton County Trojans travelled to Union County on Thursday, April 29, to take on the Union County Tigers for the Class 1A District 6 Championship. The…
Hamilton County School Board honors teachers of the year
By Lee Trawick Riverbend News Oftentimes, everyone picks a career that falls into their lap, causing them to say, “I wanted to do that, but I started this and I’m still here,”…
Tragedies and mischief mark Christmas of 1901
By Mickey Starling Riverbend News In the weeks before Christmas in 1901, the joy of the season was lessened by a couple of tragedies in the area, as well as a bit…
Warden Woodard addresses changes to work crew and prison status
By Danny Federico Riverbend News The Lafayette County Board of Commissioners (LCBC) held a regular meeting on Monday, April 12, at 9 a.m. The meeting took place in the County Commissioners Meeting Room,…
Former state attorney trial date set
By Rick Patrick Riverbend News After spending many years as a prosecutor, former state attorney for Florida’s Third Judicial Circuit, Jeff Siegmeister may be becoming accustomed to a new role in the…
Sherlyn Kay Walker Noda
Sherlyn Kay Walker Noda, age 74, of Live Oak, Fla., passed away peacefully Monday, April 12, 2021, at her daughter’s residence in Trenton, Fla. Noda was born in Fort Myers, Fla., to…
Emerald’s Gem Box: A woman was created differently on purpose
“Our generation is so busy trying to prove that women can do everything men can do, women are losing the unique qualities that set us apart; the God-given femininity and unique way…
Around the Banks: Cookies and water
Anyone who knows anything about “our Florida,” knows that Florida’s major industry is tourism. Today, the destination for most people is the coast of Florida or Disney World, but around the turn…