On Saturday, Sept. 27, Heritage Park & Gardens in Live Oak will transform into a vibrant hub of hope and unity as the Madison Health & Wellness Center (MHWC) Breast Cancer Awareness…
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Submissions open for Hearthstone Botanical Gardens’ Scarecrow Festival
Danny Federico [email protected] Hearthstone Botanical Gardens is once again calling on creative minds to take part in its annual Scarecrow Festival on Saturday, Oct. 11. Scarecrow submissions are open for all individuals,…
Branford Rotary Club donates $1k to Take Stock in Children
Danny Federico [email protected] The Branford Rotary Club continued its commitment to youth and education by presenting a $1,000 donation to the Take Stock in Children program during its meeting on Wednesday, Aug….
Celebrating local businesswomen on American Business Women’s Day
Jason Futch [email protected] American Business Women’s Day is celebrated annually on Sept. 22, which acknowledges the founding of the American Business Women’s Association in Kansas City, Mo., in 1949. The organization was…
Time to fly-tie: Fly tying bench donated to White Springs Public Library
Jason Futch [email protected] A generous donation to the White Springs Public Library in August has provided local anglers with an opportunity to take care of their fly-tying needs. It also provides a…
Celebrating the art of hunting and fishing
Jason Futch [email protected] Every year, on the fourth Saturday in September, hunters and fishermen from across the country engage in their favorite pastimes, hopeful the upcoming season will provide for them and…
Hometown Salute: Amanda Farmer
Amanda Farmer has been serving with courage as a firefighter with the Live Oak Fire Department since 2024. Farmer, a Flagler County native, first began her journey in 2020, attending Daytona State…
Lafayette County accident results in fatalities and injuries
Jason Futch [email protected] An afternoon accident involving a Lafayette County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) deputy resulted in the deaths of two Mayo teens on Friday, Sept. 19. According to a Florida Highway Patrol…
XM Radio star Olivia Lane to headline North Florida Women’s Conference
Jason Futch [email protected] The North Florida Women’s Conference is approaching, and a special guest will be the keynote speaker. The conference will be held on Sunday, Oct. 5, at the Alton Church…
Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park to celebrate 75th Anniversary
Jason Futch [email protected] The Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park in White Springs is preparing to celebrate its 75th anniversary in style by hosting a gala on Saturday, Oct. 4, at…
Suwannee River Breast Cancer Awareness prepares for annual Open Bass Tournament
Jason Futch [email protected] The Suwannee River Breast Cancer Awareness Association is preparing for its annual Open Bass Tournament at Sandy Point Restaurant in Branford. The event, which started in 2011, was born…
Mayor Frank Davis signs proclamation for Constitution Week
On Tuesday, Sept. 2, Live Oak Mayor Frank Davis signed a proclamation for Constitution Week, observed annually from Sept. 17 to Sept. 23, commemorating the 1787 adoption of the United States Constitution….
Fun for the whole family: Kids’ Game Night set for Oct. 11
Christian Peterson [email protected] An often heard concern in the Suwannee Valley area is that there is little for kids to do. The good news is that there are many people out there…
Take “Center Stage” by sponsoring Hamilton County theatre
Christian Peterson [email protected] Hamilton County High School’s theatre troupe is working hard to bring the arts back into Hamilton County. Under the direction of Amber Jones, the program has been growing and…
Suwannee Smackdown a resounding success for the community
Christian Peterson [email protected] Branford High School’s football field was the most popular place to be on Saturday, Aug. 30. Crowds descended into the stands and around the field for the annual Suwannee…
Live Oak celebrates new Airbnb, “The 1923”
Riverbend News photo by Lucy Golub, September 8, 2025 Quinn and Cyndi Skierski celebrated the opening of their new Airbnb, “The 1923.” The event boasted local business owners, leaders, and the…
SCSO captures Georgia fugitives from justice
Jason Futch [email protected] The Suwannee County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) arrested four Georgia fugitives between Monday, Sept. 1, and Friday, Sept. 5, on warrants relating to a series of burglaries committed in Blackshear,…