Category: Community News

By Bryant Thigpen Riverbend News With what some considers to be the greatest election in US history swiftly approaching, Lafayette Supervisor of Elections Travis Hart recently held a voter registration drive at…

By Bryant Thigpen Riverbend News The Live Oak Farmers Market which used to be located at Tractor Supply in Live Oak will officially be opening up at a new location this Saturday,…

By Mickey Starling Riverbend News Mayo native Lou Matthews experienced a childhood far different from that of most people. By 11 years old, Matthews noticed that her father began having nothing to…

By Bryant Thigpen Riverbend News Located on the corner of Branford Highway and Wideman Road in Branford is a goldmine for children and adults who have a passion for reading. Wendy Stines,…

By Ashley Hunter Riverbend News Around the United States, a unique threat has been popping up in various states. Starting in July, Agricultural officials in the various states began issuing warnings about…

By Ramsey Sullivan Riverbend News In 1957, a group of Florida Sheriffs saw the need for a residential care facility for troubled boys. Within a short time, many young boys had their…

By John Willoughby Riverbend News It’s been 19 years since Americans were attacked on their own soil. The morning of Sept. 11, 2001, was unlike any other as New York City’s Twin…

By Mickey Starling Riverbend News Since 2013, Writers INK has been meeting to help fellow writers sharpen their skills and publish their books. Jonnie Whittington and Delores Leggett Walker began the group…

Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park and Campground Contributor Summer is coming to a close, and it’s time to celebrate Labor Day 2020 with your friends and family at the beautiful Spirit…

By Cheltsie Holbrook Riverbend News “Together we lead change in our own backyards and across the world” is a small idea of what the Rotary Club is all about, but more specifically…

The Mayo Clover Contributor After much planning and hard work, the Lafayette 4-H council has completed a project of placing three small neighborhood libraries in rural areas of Lafayette County. These miniature…

By Bryant Thigpen Riverbend News Part of US Highway 129 North in Live Oak will be temporarily closed for two weeks beginning Tuesday, Sept. 8, according to the Live Oak Police Department…

By Bryant Thigpen Riverbend News The 35th Annual Christmas on the Square is still on the calendar for the Suwannee County Chamber of Commerce and registration is now open for vendors, according…

Shawn Jackson The Mayo Clover Leaf Contributor Derby Quinn Sherrell, of Mayo, was recently crowned Little Miss Agribusiness. She is the 6-year-old daughter of Garth and Toni Sherrell.  Derby enjoys raising 4-H…

By Bryant Thigpen Riverbend News The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 8095 in Hamilton County was recently recognized by the State of Florida for their excellence in community service. The members…