Category: Community News

Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Suwannee County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) and the Live Oak Police Department (LOPD) recently welcomed new officers to their respective agencies. The LOPD welcomed two officers who recently graduated…

Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Flora Mae Kelley Jackson celebrated her 98th birthday on Sunday, Dec. 22, surrounded by family and friends who have been supporters throughout her extraordinary life. Born on Dec. 23,…

Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com When you delve into Suwannee County’s past, you’ll discover a wealth of fascinating information. A former Governor of Florida called Suwannee County home, a songwriter from Kentucky penned a…

DOH-Lafayette Contributor The Florida Department of Health in Lafayette County (DOH-Lafayette) invites residents to attend its annual “Walking off the Holidays! Diabetes Awareness Event.” The event will take place from 5 p.m….

Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Suwannee County Martin Luther King (MLK), Jr. Committee is hosting the MLK Day 2025 Festival at Paul Langford Stadium’s parking field on Monday, Jan. 20. The day’s events…

Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com Christmas wreaths were laid out at the Armed Forces section of the Live Oak Cemetery to remember local Veterans who have passed away, but remain in the hearts of…

January On Tuesday, Jan. 2, Lenora Hawkins retired from the Live Oak Police Department after 24 years of administrative contributions. Her love for her job stemmed from the ones she worked with,…

Jason Futch r eporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com Hamilton County celebrated the Christmas holiday on Saturday, Dec. 14, with the annual Sweets-N-the-Streets event, which is part of the yearly festivities hosted by the Hamilton County Chamber…

Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com Sheriff-elect Brian Creech of Hamilton County recently attended the Florida Sheriffs Association’s (FSA) Sheriff’s Academy, which is a required one-week training seminar for incoming sheriffs of Florida. Creech, who…

Cheryl Byrd Contributor On Wednesday, Dec. 4, dancers from Studio B Dance & Twirl flew to New York City for a trip they will never forget. Dancers performed on the Broadway stage…

Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com There is a simultaneous blessing and curse that comes with living in Florida. It is one of the states with the most drastic weather changes. Florida has risks of…

Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Branford High School chapter of Future Farmers of America (FFA) brought holiday cheer to southern Suwanee County on Saturday, Dec. 14, as it hosted this year’s “The Joy…

Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Lee family has once again brought home the gold with their Hangin’ Tree Cowdogs. While many already know Jared Lewis Lee for his TV appearances and multiple first-place…

Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com With a heart full of emotion, Annita Leonard with the Suwannee County Toys for Tots chapter accepted a donation from the Live Oak Elks Lodge for $2,500 on Saturday,…