Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com Lafayette County and its county seat, Mayo, are a small area. It’s a tight-knit community with a lot of love to spread, which is why the news of what…
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Lafayette County resident Elouise Green sworn in as Grand Granny for Pioneer Day
Jason Futch Reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com At 98 years old, Elouise Smith Green has lived her life to the fullest. She once shared a conversation with President Harry Truman, taught school in New Jersey, and…
Lafayette County Resource Fair held at Mayo Public Library
Jason Futch Reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Thursday, Sept. 25, the Florida Department of Health (DOH) for Lafayette and Suwannee Counties hosted a Community Resource Fair at the Mayo Public Library to showcase available programs…
Florida Voices for Health pushes for stronger rural healthcare access
Jason Futch Reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com In 2020, Shands Lake Shore Regional Medical Center in Lake City ceased operations. The closure was attributed to unsustainable financial losses and declining patient volume, leading to an agreement…
Suwannee Chamber hosts Mix & Mingle at The Dixie Grill
Jason Futch Reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Thursday, Sept. 25, the Suwannee County Chamber of Commerce held a Mix & Mingle event at The Dixie Grill in Live Oak. The Chamber hosts these events to…
Keeping families safe with Vivid Visions, Inc.
Jason Futch Reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com Many individuals impacted by domestic violence struggle to come forward, often due to fear, stigma or simply not knowing where to turn for help. Vivid Visions, Inc., seeks to…
Dr. Jennifer Humbles Page named ninth president of NFC: Leading with purpose, inspired by community
NFC Contributor On Tuesday, Sept. 17, the North Florida College (NFC) Board of Trustees confirmed Wednesday, Oct. 1, as the official start of Dr. Jennifer Humbles Page’s presidency. An investiture for Dr….
Hornets celebrate Homecoming with dominating football win
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Friday, Sept. 19, the Lafayette High School Hornets hosted the Zarephath Academy Eagles for a football showdown. The Hornets took an early lead in the first half of…
Get to know the Garretts, Suwannee County’s Farm Family of the Year
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com During the Suwannee County Farm Bureau’s annual dinner on Thursday, Sept. 18, Joseph Garrett and his wife, Katie, were honored as the 2025 Suwannee County Farm Family of the…
Avoid getting stuck with sandspurs
Carolyn Saft Contributor Prevention is worth a ton of cure when it comes to keeping sandspurs (also known as sandburs or grassburs) out of your yard. Sandspurs are weeds that lie low…
Small Business Resource Fair set for Oct. 7 in Live Oak
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Suwannee County Chamber of Commerce is inviting local entrepreneurs and business owners to attend a free Small Business Resource Fair on Tuesday, Oct. 7, from 9 a.m. to…
Daughters of the American Revolution honor fire and police departments
After attending the Patriot Day Remembrance Ceremony at the Lake City Fire Department, Jane McClelland, Chapter Regent of Edward Rutledge Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) and Ann Thrasher, Chapter Second…
VFW Post 8095 to host First Responders Day celebration in Jasper
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 8095 is set to honor local heroes with a special First Responders Day event on Wednesday, Oct. 9 at 6 p.m. The evening…
Pioneer Day Art Show is “Bringing Back the Pioneer Spirit”
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Local artists and crafters of all ages are invited to showcase their creativity at the 2025 Pioneer Day Art Show on Saturday, Oct. 11, from 9 a.m. to 2…
Friends of NRA to host event at Florida Gateway Fairgrounds
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Suwannee Valley chapter of Friends of NRA (National Rifle Association) will be hosting a fundraising event at the Florida Gateway Fairgrounds in Lake City on Tuesday, Oct. 7,…
“He was a guiding light who stood for the American ideal” Candlelight vigil held at Millenium Park in Charlie Kirk’s honor
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com The assassination of Charlie Kirk, founder of the conservative organization Turning Point USA, left many in the country speechless. Some regarded Kirk as the future of the Conservative movement,…
Branford Town Council approves RFQs, fire department honors Rabbit’s Barbershop
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com During its Tuesday, Sept. 9, regular meeting, the Branford Town Council heard updates from the Branford Volunteer Fire Department, approved three requests for qualifications, held the second reading of…