By Danny Federico Riverbend News Barrett Young, a senior at Branford High School (BHS) and Future Farmers of America (FFA) chapter President, was nominated for the career and technical education (CTE) component…
Ernestine Register
Ernestine Register was born Oct. 3, 1932, in Pinetta, Fla., the daughter of Ernest and Hoyt Young. She was raised in Jasper, where she graduated from Jasper High School in 1950. Following…
Rita Lyn Rabon
Rabon Rita Lyn Rabon, 46, passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2021, in Gainesville, Fla. Rita was born April 20, 1974, in Stevenson, Ala., to Youngie Meade and Kathleen Clark Meade. Rabon…
Shirley Ann Spooner
Shirley Ann (Reifiess) Spooner passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2021, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s. She was born in Detroit, Mich., on Nov. 19, 1933, to Mildred Bilson and…
Harriett West Edwards
Surrounded by her family, Harriett West Edwards, 89, passed away on Friday, Feb. 12, 2021. She was born Aug. 4, 1931, in Stockton, Ga., to Emil and Mary Pearl Fry. She married…
Martin signs to become a Rattler
By Concepcion Ledezma Riverbend News Even Class 1A school Hamilton County partook in National Signing Day when standout lineman Jhebari Martin declared he was heading to continue his football career at Florida Agricultural…
SHS seniors sign with colleges on National Signing Day
By Danny Federico Riverbend News Four seniors from Suwannee High School (SHS) participated in National Signing Day on Wednesday, Feb. 3, in SHS’s auditorium. The four seniors, Jaquez Moore, Carson Frier, Janyah Alicea…
Lafayette County clock tower restoration coming soon
By Danny Federico Riverbend News Repairs to the Lafayette County Courthouse clock tower are expected to be made in the coming months. The repairs, which are estimated to begin in the spring, will…
America’s oldest colleges: Negroes were there all the while
By Gene Hall Youth Minister Providence M. B. Church Contributor “For every house is built by someone, but the builder of all things is God” (Hebrew 3:4). I was at a luncheon the…
LHS boys’ varsity soccer named District Champions
By Danny Federico Riverbend News The Lafayette High School (LHS) Hornets’ boys’ varsity soccer team was named District Champions after their 6-2 win over the Wolves of Saint Francis Catholic Academy (SFCA) on…
Harrison named Suwannee County District Spelling Bee winner
By Starr Munro Riverbend News Suwannee County School District (SCSD) crowned the Suwannee County District Spelling Bee winner on Thursday, Jan. 28, at the SCSD office, in Live Oak. Bradley Harrison, of Suwannee…
Native Suwannee County resident self-publishes second book
By Jennifer Campbell Contributor Public school teacher, author, singer/songwriter and host of the “Be Encouraged” webcast, Jennifer Joy Campbell, announced on Monday, Feb. 8, she will be publishing her second book, Worshiping God…
Emerald’s Gem Box: Heaven has gained two more angels
This past weekend my heart broke into a million pieces for a sweet, loving and caring young lady and her unborn son who died in a car wreck. Nicole Blair Surles was…
Around the Banks
When I was in grade school a hundred years ago, our teachers and principals taught more than reading, writing and arithmetic. We received a citizenship grade and that was given for how…
James Cooper
James Cooper, 82, transitioned to be with his Savior on Friday, Feb. 12, 2021, in Lake City. Viewing will be held on Friday, Feb. 19, from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. at…
Dr. Daniel Crews
Dr. Daniel Crews, age 68, of Live Oak, passed away on Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2021, at 11 a.m. surrounded by his loving wife and children. Dan was born in Bartow, Fla. and…
Allen Ray Buchanan
Allen Ray Buchanan, 87, of Mayo, passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2021, at the Suwannee Emergency Center in Live Oak, Fla. Ray was born Aug. 8, 1933, in Mayo to Allen…