Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Tuesday, Dec. 4, the Jennings Town Council met to discuss a proposed resolution, Resolution 2024-08, which would approve an asset management plan for the Town of Jennings. This…
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Cagle Grams: What is worldliness?
“Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him. For all that is in…
Living God’s way: Results of Jesus preaching
The death of Jesus on the cross broke down the dividing wall between the Jews and the Gentiles. The preaching of Jesus brought about peace between these same two groups, along with…
Around the Banks
The Christmas season is full of hustle and bustle, but if you take some time to relax and unwind, I have a few recommendations for some books, movies and day excursions that…
Florida state officials honored as “Rural Champions” at 2024 FREDA Summit
Jeff Hendry Contributor T he Florida Rural Economic Development Association (FREDA) proudly recognized five distinguished state officials for their exceptional leadership and advocacy at the 2024 FREDA Summit held at the World…
$500k awarded to City of Live Oak for infrastructure
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Friday, Dec. 6, Governor Ron DeSantis announced $20 million in awards to 17 small counties and municipalities through the Rural Infrastructure Fund. “Florida is committed to supporting our…
Johnston Signature Furnishings opens in Branford
Mickey Starling reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Just a short time after Badcock Furniture closed its doors across the nation, Andy Johnston, the owner of the Branford, Madison and Monticello stores, has revived the business, opening…
Accident claims life on State Road 247
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) is investigating a fatal two-vehicle crash that occurred Tuesday evening, Dec. 10, at the intersection of State Road 247 and County Road 49 in…
Live Oak man charged for attempting to meet minor
Jason Futch r eporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Friday, Dec. 13, the Lake City Police Department (LCPD) announced the arrest of a Live Oak man who has been charged with allegedly attempting to meet a…
Suwannee Pineview Chorus performs for seniors
Christian Peterson Reporter@riverbendnews.org On Friday, May 5, the Suwannee Pineview Elementary chorus took a trip to Advent Christian Village. The crew went out for a field trip and performance to help spread…
Live Oak native serves U.S. Navy
Rick Burke, Navy Office of Community Outreach Contributor A native of Live Oak, Fla., serves the U.S. Navy with Commander, Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet (COMNAVSURFPAC) located in San Diego, Calif….
Jasper City Council approves multiple purchases from ARPA fund
Christian Peterson Reporter@riverbendnews.org On Thursday, May 18, the Jasper City Council met for its regularly scheduled meeting. The meeting began with approval of the minutes from the previous meeting, as well as…
Marqavious Owens named Dairy Farmers Association Weightlifter of the Year
Lee Trawick Reporter2@riverbendnews.org Suwannee High School weightlifting stand-out Marqavious Owens was selected as the 2023 Boys Florida Dairy Farmers Association Weightlifter of the Year. Owens competed in his junior season in the…
O’Brien woman arrested for years of thievery
Christian Peterson Reporter@riverbendnews.org Theresa Gunter Koon was arrested on Tuesday, May 16, for grand theft in the first degree. For years, Koon had been stealing money from her former employer. While working…
Arthur Webster Rawlings
Arnold Webster Rawlings (Bo) of Live Oak, Fla., departed this world April 2, 2023. Bo was born Oct. 21, 1932. His parents were Donald Rawlings and Virginia Fields Rawlings of Charleston, W.Va….
Hornets edge out the Indians
Lee Trawick Reporter2@riverbendnews.org The Lafayette High School varsity softball Hornets (5-13) traveled to Chiefland to take on the Indians (5-9-1) on Monday, April 10. the Hornets were coming off a big win…
Gladys Cates Harbour Ezell
In the early morning of Monday, March 13, Gladys Cates Harbour Ezell heard the words “Well done” from the Lord, himself, as she was welcomed into her Heavenly Home. Aunt Gladys, as…