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…
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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,…
Dalton Tyre family honored as Hamilton County Farm Family of the Year
Jason Futch [email protected] During the Florida Farm Bureau’s Annual Dinner in Hamilton County on Thursday, Sept. 4, the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences Hamilton (UF/IFAS) Hamilton County Extension…
“Fruitful in Every Season” Women’s Conference to be held in Jennings
Jason Futch [email protected] The “Fruitful in Every Season” Women’s Conference is coming on Saturday, Sept. 27, at Corinth Christian Academy. The event centers on gathering for the common goal of worshiping Jesus…
Racing and fall fun: The Arc North Florida and Elks Lodge host dual events
Jason Futch [email protected] The Arc North Florida will be hosting its 27th Annual Lawn Mower Race at John Strayer’s Pro Arms in Live Oak, which will also be the site of a…
SCSO honored for assisting in May 2024 abduction rescue
Jason Futch [email protected] Seven deputies from the Suwannee County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) were honored in Tallahassee on Monday, Sept. 8, as the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) commemorated Florida Missing Children’s…
Wellborn Cornbread Festival looking for vendors
Christian Peterson [email protected] Wellborn is well-known for its annual Blueberry Festival. However, 2025 marks the fourth year of one of the area’s newest events: the Annual Wellborn Cornbread Festival. It is a…
The Annual Pregnancy Care Center Walk/Run 4 life is just around the corner
Christian Peterson [email protected] Pregnancy care centers are a staple across the country, focused on helping women through their pregnancy and even after by providing support, advice and a plethora of services. One…
From Parks to Policy: Greg Scott reflects on 36 years of public service
Christian Peterson [email protected] Greg Scott is a name many people know, but it is also one many may not be familiar with. For the past two and a half years, Scott has…
Town Talk: The new Will Carpenter Foundation website is live
Christian Peterson [email protected] Will Carpenter is a name that will forever be part of Suwannee County’s history. The tragic story of a young man who lost his life to a rare form…
“Trump rock” discovery inspires O’Brien resident to vote again
Jason Futch [email protected] Some people have seen images of Jesus on toast, a face on Mars, and the Virgin Mary on a tortilla. Now, an O’Brien resident may have contributed the “biggest,…
Live Oak Elks Lodge donates $3k to Vivid Visions
Jason Furch [email protected] On Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2025 members of Live Oak Elks Lodge #1165 welcomed Carol Johnson, Executive Director of Vivid Visions Domestic Violence Center in Live Oak, to present…