Little libraries bring books to rural communities in Lafayette County
The Mayo Clover Contributor After much planning and hard work, the Lafayette 4-H council has completed a project of placing three small neighborhood libraries in rural areas of Lafayette County. These miniature…
Part of US Hwy. 129 North to close for two weeks
By Bryant Thigpen Riverbend News Part of US Highway 129 North in Live Oak will be temporarily closed for two weeks beginning Tuesday, Sept. 8, according to the Live Oak Police Department…
Registration now open for Christmas on the Square
By Bryant Thigpen Riverbend News The 35th Annual Christmas on the Square is still on the calendar for the Suwannee County Chamber of Commerce and registration is now open for vendors, according…
Erma Lee McDaniel: August 12, 2020
Erma Lee McDaniel, age 91, of Jasper, Fla., passed away on Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2020 just one day shy of her 92nd birthday. Erma was born in Oak Hill, Fla., on Aug….
James Monroe “JM” Holtzclaw, 79: August 9, 2020
James Monroe “JM” Holtzclaw, 79, passed away on Sunday, Aug. 9, 2020 at home in O’Brien, Fla. JM was born on Jan. 18, 1941 to his parents: the late Adel “Dell” and…
LETTER TO THE EDITOR
Dear Editor I wince whenever someone responds to the motto, “Black Lives Matter,” by automatically asserting, “All Lives Matter.” Well, of course they do. If I claim that my children’s lives are…
You are what comes out of your mouth
In life, sometimes, we all tend to get caught up with our own emotions and problems and we seem to let those emotions run our lives. Especially in the times we are…
2020 election results
By Bryant Thigpen Riverbend News The 2020 Primary Election was held on Tuesday, Aug. 18, and the ballots have been counted and the winners have been announced. Here are the results of…
Individual Tests Positive for COVID-19 at HCES
Hamilton County School District Contributer On August 25, 2020, the Florida Department of Health in Hamilton County (DOH-Hamilton) was notified of a positive case of COVID-19 in one individual at Hamilton County…
Fall sports get cautious green light
Rick Patrick Riverbend News After much discussion and a split vote, the Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) Board of Directors voted to move ahead with the fall sports schedule. This means…
Derek Garland: Faith, family and football
By Bryant Thigpen Riverbend News Lafayette High School is the home of many great coaches and athletes. In fact, two of their former coaches have been inducted into the hall of fame….
Local 4-H Clover Bud Crowned Little Miss Agribusiness
Shawn Jackson The Mayo Clover Leaf Contributor Derby Quinn Sherrell, of Mayo, was recently crowned Little Miss Agribusiness. She is the 6-year-old daughter of Garth and Toni Sherrell. Derby enjoys raising 4-H…
VFW in Hamilton County recognized for their community service
By Bryant Thigpen Riverbend News The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 8095 in Hamilton County was recently recognized by the State of Florida for their excellence in community service. The members…
O’Brien Baptist food ministry powering through pandemic
By Bryant Thigpen Riverbend News The food ministry is still going strong at O’Brien Baptist Church despite the coronavirus pandemic that has significantly impacted the U.S. this year. According to Keith Jones,…
From pageant queen to farm girl: McCall Farm
By Ramsey Sullivan Riverbend News The 2017 National Forestry Queen and teacher at Anderson Elementary School, Shelbi McCall, isn’t like most other pageant queens; she isn’t afraid to get her hands dirty…
James Tucker and the wreck of the Madison
By Cole Davis Riverbend News It’s no secret that the Suwannee River has fostered plenty intriguing stories over its long history. For years, the tale of the piratical Lafitte Brothers of New…