By Christian Peterson Riverbend News On Wednesday, Sept. 29, 22-year-old Cali Chaillou and her boyfriend, Lathon Hurst, were in a terrible car accident in Live Oak. Hurst escaped with minimal harm, but Chaillou…
Across The River Roaster is officially open
By Christian Peterson Riverbend News Across The River Roaster, the new coffee shop and next evolution of Arise, had its grand opening on Friday, Oct. 1. Open from 8 a.m. until 5…
Around the Banks: Reverie
Being lost in one’s thoughts is called a reverie; kind of daydreaming and taking a trip in one’s own mind. On Tuesday, Oct. 5, I experienced a reverie with three people: me,…
National Security: Suicide bombers
On Aug. 26, a suicide bomber in a crowd outside the Kabul Airport in Afghanistan killed and injured hundreds of innocents. Among the dead were 13 U.S. servicemen and women, mostly Marines….
Letter to the Editor: Camp Cherry Lake modernization is desperately needed
I’ve spent the last 40 years fighting crime in Madison County with badge and book. I’ve arrested people when I had to, but I prefer teaching trades and other paths to lawful…
Constance “Connie” Humphries Nettles
Constance “Connie” Humphries Nettles, 70, of O’Brien, passed away on Wednesday, Oct. 6, 2021. She was surrounded by her loving husband of almost 48 years, Benny and their three daughters, Stephanie, Rachel…
Constance “Connie” Humphries Nettles
Constance “Connie” Humphries Nettles, 70, of O’Brien, passed away on Wednesday, Oct. 6, 2021. She was surrounded by her loving husband of almost 48 years, Benny and their three daughters, Stephanie, Rachel…
Man arrested for homicide
By Danny Federico Riverbend News Jhovanny Mejia, a 31-year-old from Queens, N.Y., was booked into the Suwannee County Jail on Thursday, Oct. 7, on a hold from the New York Police Department…
Sheriff’s office requests help in identifying subjects
By Christian Peterson Riverbend News The Suwannee County Sheriff’s Office is requesting the public’s help in identifying two subjects involved in the attempted break-in of an unnamed local business, which took place…
Florida College System Foundation Contributes $22,887 to NFC Student Scholarships
By North Florida College Contributor The North Florida College (NFC) Foundation, Inc. is proud to announce that the Florida College System Foundation (FCSF) has contributed $22,887 for NFC student scholarships. Judy Lundell,…
Emily Lyons plays for an audience of one
By Lee Trawick Riverbend News Seventeen-year-old Emily Lyons is a senior at Lafayette High School (LHS) in Mayo. Lyons is a member of four teams for the varsity Lady Hornets, including volleyball,…
Jackie King: Healthcare Hero
By Devyn LeBlanc Riverbend News A big congratulations to Jackie King, who has passed her nursing boards. This was no easy feat, as King is a wife, mother of five and holds…
Haitians advised to avoid dangerous trek to America
By Mickey Starling Riverbend News Images of thousands of mostly Haitian refugees, huddled under a bridge in Del Rio, Texas, have flooded the media in recent days. The steady stream of immigrants…
Be a part of the Peanut Butter Challenge
By Grace McAlister Riverbend News The University of Florida and Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) Extension first began its Peanut Butter Challenge in 2012 to collect jars of peanut butter for…
Christian Concepts: COVID vaccines
The city of Los Angeles had recently considered mandating COVID vaccines for everyone in the city. This ongoing emphasis on mandating vaccinations continues to be prominent in the news. I am glad…
Around the Banks: Old is new
I can close my eyes and see the big black dial telephone situated on a small table behind the dining table at my Grandma Bullard’s house on Mill Street in White Springs….
Emerald’s Gem Box: Happy birthday Kennedy
This Sunday, Oct. 17, will mark the third birthday of my granddaughter, Kennedy! What a true blessing the last three years have been. When I had my children, I did not really…