Christian Peterson reporter@riverbendnews.org The year was 1926 when W.B. Howland and his brother John Phillip Howland Jr., recognized the need for a small store in Live Oak. The business began by providing…
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White Springs voters to decide on charter amendments April 28
Danny Federico editor@riverbendnews.org Voters in the Town of White Springs will head to the polls on Tuesday, April 28, for a municipal referendum election that will determine the fate of several proposed…
Domestic incident leads to arson charges; residents safely evacuated
Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office Contributor On Thursday, April 2, just before 2 a.m., the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) Communications Center received a 911 call regarding a domestic battery incident at a…
Hokanson arrested on homicide charges in Martina Lundy case
Christian Peterson reporter@riverbendnews.org On June 18, 2024, 61-year-old Martina Ratliff Lundy was reported missing. Her granddaughter, who spoke with Lundy multiple times each week, had reported her disappearance to the Columbia County…
Mayo welcomes new gift and bookstore
Christian Peterson reporter@riverbendnews.org “I am the vine and you are the branches.” John 15:5. Mayo seems to be adding new businesses every day. This was proven again on Friday, March 27, during…
One dead in crash at U.S. 27, County Road 49 intersection
Danny Federico editor@riverbendnews.or A 49-year-old O’Brien woman was killed Friday afternoon, April 3, in a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of U.S. 27 and County Road 49, in Branford. According to the…
17 Arrested in Operations Running Wild: FDLE partners with CCSO, LCPD, FDC, SAO to conduct enforcement operation
FDLE Contributor Inspectors, agents and analysts with the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) joined the Columbia County Sheriff’s (CCSO), the Lake City Police Department (LCPD), the Florida Department of Corrections (FDC)…
After decades of advocacy, Stanley Brothers earn place in Country Music Hall of Fame
Danny Federico editor@riverbendnews.org For nearly 20 years, Jeanie Stanley Allinder pushed for what she believed was long overdue. When the call finally came, she almost didn’t let herself believe it. “I said,…
Hamilton County 4-H Public Speaking – powered by FPL!
Beth Kerr Contributor The 4-H Public Speaking Contest, powered by Florida Power and Light (FPL), was held at the Hamilton County High School auditorium in February. Twelve students from fourth, fifth and…
Lafayette Commission approve multiple road upgrade plans
Christian Peterson reporter@riverbendnews.org On Tuesday, March 24, the Lafayette County Board of County Commissioners met for its regularly scheduled meeting. The meeting began with the board approving the minutes from the previous…
Liberty Tree dedication marks America 250 celebration at Heritage Park & Gardens
Danny Federico editor@riverbendnews.org The Lake City chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) held an America250 Liberty Tree Dedication on Saturday, March 21, at Heritage Park & Gardens, bringing together…
Live Oak Church of God invites community to Easter Celebration
Hailey Waldo editor@riverbendnews.org As Easter approaches, the Live Oak Church of God is preparing to welcome families from across the community for a fun weekend of celebration and fellowship. The festivities will…
Mt. Moriah Missionary Baptist Church to host Easter Night Hunt
Hailey Waldo editor@riverbendnews.org The community is invited to an exciting after-dark celebration as Mt. Moriah Missionary Baptist Church hosts its Easter Night Hunt on Friday, April 3, from 6 p.m. to 8…
Join in on the Easter fun in McAlpin
Chelsie Holbrook editor@riverbendnews.org With Easter weekend a few days away, there are plenty of events going on in the community. One of the events is taking place in McAlpin. The McAlpin Community…
Community invited to Beulah Baptist Church Easter Service
Danny Federico editor@riverbendnews.org Beulah Baptist Church invites the community to attend its special service on Easter Sunday, April 5. Sunday School and a Kids Easter Egg Hunt will begin at 10 a.m.,…
Mayo Baptist Church to host Easter Carnival
Hailey Waldo editor@riverbendnews.org The community is invited to celebrate the Easter season at a free Easter Carnival hosted by Mayo Baptist Church on Wednesday, April 1, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m….
Easter’s hope begins before the resurrection
Mickey Starling editor@riverbendnews.org Rightfully so, the focus of Easter is on the resurrection of Christ. For those who surrender their lives to Him, that same resurrection awaits them on that glorious day…