Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com Sign ups for the Lafayette County Christmas Parade have opened up. The parade will be held on Saturday, Nov. 25 at 6 p.m. Line up will begin at 5…
Category: Community News
Honoring sacrifice on Veterans Day
Lee Trawick reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com A soldier’s journey begins with a choice. It is the only decision a soldier makes. From that point on, a fire is lit within them that will never be…
Sugar Cane Festival proves to be a sweet success
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com As the calendar turned to November, the anticipation in White Springs for the annual Sugar Cane Festival organized by Suwannee Hardware and Feed was palpable. On Saturday, Nov. 11,…
4-H youth shine at Quad County Chick Chain Show
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Thursday, Oct. 19, youth from Lafayette 4-H and Suwannee 4-H gathered in Madison to participate in the Fifth Annual Quad County Chick Chain Show. This event represents more…
Paranormal Investigators go beyond the veil at Live Oak public library
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Denise Burroughs with the Paranormal Investigators of North Florida conducted a paranormal investigation event at the Live Oak Public Library on Halloween night, Tuesday, Oct. 31. During the presentation,…
VFW Post 8095 receive $10,000 donation from SVEC
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com In a heartwarming display of community support, Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 8095 in Jasper received a substantial donation on Thursday, Nov. 9, from the Suwannee Valley Electric…
Pizza Hut in Live Oak spreads Thanksgiving joy with free buffet
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com As families across the tri-county area prepare to gather for Thanksgiving, Pizza Hut in Live Oak is extending an open invitation to the entire community, offering a heartwarming gesture…
American Legion Post 107 ensures no Vet is left alone for the holidays
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com As the holiday season approaches, the American Legion Harry C. Gray II Memorial Post 107 in McAlpin is gearing up to host its annual “No Vet Left Alone” holiday…
Area mourns Former Suwannee County Property Appraiser Lamar Jenkins
Lee Trawick reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com Lamar Jenkins, a native of Live Oak, was born in February 1937 and passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 15. Jenkins graduated from Suwannee High School in 1957, where he…
Lifelong community servant Sidney Lord passes away
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com Sidney Lord was born March 21, 1940. He was the second born of Andrew and Louise Lord. He graduated from Suwannee High School in 1958, where he was a…
White Springs operational audit finds multiple failures
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com An audit requested by Senator Corey Simon for the Town of White Springs has revealed multiple failures in proper management. The operational audit performed by the Sherrill F. Norman,…
Spread Christmas cheer by adopting one of God’s Hidden Angels
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com The holiday season is officially in full swing; Thanksgiving is nearing and many are already looking ahead to Christmas. Christmas is a highlight for many people, and for good…
Recycle and reduce waste for the holidays
Metro Contributor The holiday season is a special time of year. Individuals often spend a little more on gifts, indulge a little more on rich foods and treats and make a concerted…
EAA 797 hosts BBQ fly-in
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Saturday, Nov. 4, aviation enthusiasts and families flocked to the Suwannee County Airport for the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) Chapter 797’s BBQ fly-in/drive-in This annual event delivered a…
Show your Community Pride with 4-H
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com “Community Pride is a service learning program aimed to support 4-H members and clubs across the state in giving back to their communities,” the 4-H website states. This is…
SVEC’s Touch-A-Truck is just around the corner
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com “See, touch, honk and explore,” is the tagline that Suwannee Valley Electric Cooperative (SVEC) always puts before one of its most popular events. Touch-A-Truck is happening on Saturday, Nov….
Suwannee Chamber awards businesses of the year
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Thursday, Oct. 12, the Suwannee County Chamber of Commerce held its annual Business of the Year Banquet. It was held in the Suwannee County Coliseum and was sponsored…