Category: Community News

Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com It was a festive morning at the Stephen Foster Cultural Center State Park on Thursday, July 24, as participants of the Junior Ranger program gathered for graduation. The morning…

Kim Griffin Contributor Summer is a time for outdoor activities, sunshine and all things “fun in the sun”—but with extreme heat advisories in effect, staying safe in hot weather is more important…

My mind travels back to a time in North Central Florida when the tobacco markets were opened, and it was a time of excitement, anticipation and, in our part of the world,…

Lafayette County Aug. 5 Charlie Sykes, felony battery, resist arrest without violence Miquel Martinez, simple assault Brian Simmons, violation of probation Aug. 6 Zuniga Gustavo Espinoza, operate motor vehicle without valid license…

Patricia Littrell Contributor International Student Exchange (ISE), a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization that facilitates exchange programs for students in the U.S. and abroad, is currently seeking volunteers in the area to host these…

WLIANR Contributor Two local agribusiness leaders graduated from Class XII of the esteemed Wedgworth Leadership Institute for Agriculture and Natural Resources (WLIANR) on Thursday, July 24. Jason Chandler, Farm Manager at Grimmway…

Kathy Egan reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Don’t swim at the beach with open cuts, and don’t eat raw oysters! Four people have died and at least seven others have been infected by Vibrio vulnificus, a…

Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Live Oak Artists Guild, in partnership with the Suwannee River Regional Library, is excited to present its annual juried fine arts exhibition, Artfest, from Saturday, Sept. 6, through…

Lafayette County July 15 Randall Wild, violation of probation  July 18 Joshua Webster, violation of probation  Aug. 2 Kenneth Beebe, driving while license suspended or restricted, destroyed evidence, drug equipment possession, tag…

Jason Futch  reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com Get ready to show support for the brave individuals who have battled breast cancer and found the courage to share their stories of hope, strength and survival. KJ’s Breast…

Jason Futch  reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Suwannee River Economic Council has built on its aging initiative through the Community Care for the Elderly program, which was created for individuals 60 years of age or…

Christian Peterson  reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com Summertime is coming to a close; summer vacations are ending, breaks are over, and it’s almost time to get back to regular life. With fall just around the corner,…

Christian Peterson  reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Little Bar has been a staple of the Live Oak community for a long time, with many residents stopping by at least once a week for a drink…

Kathy Egan reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com Every summer, families everywhere purchase above-ground pools from major retailers and anticipate hours of splashing fun for their children. Be careful! Over five million pools are now being recalled…

Jason Futch  reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Florida Department of Health is urging residents to sign up for the Florida Special Needs Registry, especially individuals who may be vulnerable, as hurricane season threatens to impact…

Christian Peterson  reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com Justin Starling tragically lost his life in a car accident in August 2010. Still, his family and community have since kept his memory alive, particularly through the Justin Starling…