Metro Contributor Thanksgiving is a cherished holiday across much of North America. Canadians enjoy this day of gratitude, gathering and savory feasts in early October, while Americans celebrate Thanksgiving near the end…
Category: Community News
Feeling jolly for holly? Don’t deck the halls just yet!
Heather Ainsley editor@riverbendnews.org Now that Halloween has come and gone, it is time for homeowners everywhere to undertake an aesthetic transformation to their home décor. The time has come to pull down…
Applications are open for the annual SVEC Youth Tour
Christian Peterson reporter@riverbendnewa.org Suwannee Valley Electric Cooperative (SVEC) is one of the most prominent local businesses in the tri-county area. It also offers a plethora of community engagement events, including its annual…
Florida Farm Bureau Federation holds 84th Annual Meeting
Florida Farm Bureau Contributor More than 450 grassroots members gathered in Daytona Beach, Fla., from Monday, Oct. 27, through Wednesday, Oct. 29, at the Hilton Daytona Beach Oceanfront Resort for Florida Farm…
First-generation blueberry grower named State award winner
Florida Farm Bureau Contributor Tyler Shadrick, of Shadrick Farms in Madison County, has been named the 2025 Florida Farm Bureau Achievement in Agriculture award winner. His announcement came at Florida Farm Bureau’s…
Emerald Greene named Newsperson of the Year
Shelby Martin, Florida Farm Bureau Contributor Emerald Greene, owner of Greene Publishing, Inc., has been named the 2025 Florida Farm Bureau Newsperson of the Year. This announcement was made at the organization’s…
Hamilton County honors its Veterans
Jason Futch reporter2@riverbendnews.org Despite frigid temperatures, the Hamilton County Veterans Service Office held its annual Veterans Day program inside the auditorium of the County Courthouse Annex on Tuesday, Nov. 11. During the…
Suwannee County celebrates Veterans Day
Christian Peterson reporter@riverbendnews.org Veterans Day was celebrated throughout Suwannee County on Tuesday, Nov. 11. Early in the morning, at 9 a.m., crowds gathered around Live Oak for the annual Veterans Day parade….
Suwannee Valley Humane Society celebrates 40th anniversary
Jason Futch reporter2@riverbendnews.org Greg Cromer, a native of the Shenandoah Valley in Virginia, has taken aerial photos of cities, towns and landscapes across 33 states since 1992. It is something that he…
United Way of Suwannee Valley to host Virtual Auction
United Way of Suwannee Valley Contributor The United Way of Suwannee Valley will be hosting a virtual auction to benefit its community investment fund. The Virtual Auction will be live from Monday,…
Live Oak Public Library to host “Meet the Artist” event
Jason Futch reporter2@riverbendnews.org The Live Oak Public Library will be welcoming Gloria Lee, the wife of artist Ernest M. Lee, as she shares with the public details about some of the works…
Boyz to Kings completes trifecta
Rick Patrick editor@riverbendnews.org The Madison-based youth mentorship and dropout prevention program, Boyz to Kings (BTK), recently completed a classic “three-peat” when the organization was voted a “Best of Florida” for the third…
Is mistletoe friend or foe?
Carolyn Saft Contributor With the holidays approaching, I thought about the tradition of hanging mistletoe. As a horticulturist, I am perplexed about the glamour surrounding mistletoe when it can kill a favorite…
Altrusa of Live Oak to host 20th Annual Christmas Tour of Homes
Jason Futch reporter2@riverbendnews.org Altrusa of Live Oak is preparing for its upcoming 20th Annual Christmas Tour of Homes. This time-honored event is a must for those looking to fill their holiday calendars….
Jail Report
Lafayette County Nov. 11 Juan Vences Nunez, operating motor vehicle without valid license Hamilton County Nov. 11 Rudolph Byrd, Jr., unqualified voter, fraud in connection with casting vote Hamilton County warrant…
Community Calendar
Tuesday, Nov. 25 Are you looking for an exciting way to spend your evening? Join the White Springs Public Library (16403 Jewett St.) from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. for Bingo. Experience…
Lafayette school board honors students, showcases CTE programs
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Lafayette County School Board heard several presentations during its regular meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 21. The meeting began with Superintendent Robert Edwards leading the recognition of the district’s…