Dear Editor: Remember when; the newspaper had editorials; the newspaper had Letters-to-the-Editor; the newspaper permitted comments in its e-edition web site??? Ah, yes. It was the good-old-days. : ) Tom Burnett Suwannee…
Letter to the Editor “We the people are not heard in Live Oak”
I am concerned that the City of Live Oak elected officials do not hear the voice of the people. For the second time in two months after numerous citizens have voiced their…
Letter to the Editor “Winds of Change: A call for accountability in Branford”
For far too long, the town of Branford has been plagued by a culture of complacency and unchecked power. The time has come for the people to reclaim their voice and demand…
Lafayette Public Works Director retires
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Tuesday, April 9, the Lafayette County Board of County Commissioners met for its regularly scheduled meetings. The meeting began with the approval of the minutes and an update…
White Springs Town Council meeting raises concerns over security protocol
Bea Coker reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com At the recent regular scheduled Town Council meeting in White Springs on Tuesday, April 9, residents were greeted with an unexpected sight: armed private security guards equipped with what…
Mayor raises concerns over proposed affordable housing project
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Tuesday, April 9, the Live Oak City Council met for its regularly scheduled meeting. The meeting began with the approval of the evening’s agenda, along with the previous…
VOICES for Children: Advocating for children in the Third Judicial Circuit
Bea Coker reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com VOICES for Children is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization standing as a beacon of hope for abused and neglected children in Suwannee, Columbia, Lafayette, Hamilton, Dixie, Madison and Taylor Counties…
Suwannee County branch of the NAACP reinstated and accepting applications
Rev. LaMone A. Gibson Contributor The Suwannee County branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) is thrilled to announce its full reinstatement and is now open for…
Know your candidates for Suwannee County Sheriff: AMERICAN PATRIOTS to hold forum on April 20
AMERICAN PATRIOTS Contributor On Saturday, April 20, the AMERICAN PATRIOTS of Live Oak are providing an opportunity for the community to meet the four candidates for Suwannee County Sheriff: Sam St. John,…
The Arc North Florida holding first Town Hall meeting in Mayo
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Arc North Florida, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit agency “committed to providing quality advocacy, education and services to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities” will be holding its first Town…
Hurricane Center changing way it reports storms (Extremely active 2024 season expected)
Lazaro Aleman reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com The National Hurricane Center (NHC) is reported to be experimenting with new graphics for the coming hurricane season, which some early forecasts are already indicating will be a potentially…
The long journey home
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com Dale Baker has always been a collector. He keeps what he considers a small museum in his home of items that he has found, come across or been given….
Dorothy Buchanan Hart: A legacy of basketball and dedication
Bea Coker reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com Dorothy Buchanan Hart, a cherished icon in Lafayette County, made a lasting impact on the community with her fervent love for basketball and steadfast commitment to her students. Born…
Live Oak Garden Club to host Spring Bazaar
Live Oak Garden Club Contributor Mark your calendars for Saturday, April 27, for the Live Oak Garden Club Spring Bazaar from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. There will be vendors with unique…
Daughters of the American Revolution present Easter baskets to Live Oak first responders
Cheryle Chandler Contributor The Edward Rutledge Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) recently honored Live Oak’s first responders with Easter baskets filled with treats. DAR Regent Cheryle Chandler presented…
Let’s talk trash: Food waste
Kim Griffin Contributor In the United States, a whopping 30 to 40 percent of food is wasted! This means food that could have helped feed families in need is instead sent to…
Water Conservation Month to highlight importance of protecting local water resources
SRWMD Contributor Water conservation is at the core of the Suwannee River Water Management District’s (SRWMD) mission to ensure the sustainability of Florida’s water supplies. Due to that, the SRWMD’s Governing Board…