Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Residents are invited to attend the Lafayette County Department of Health’s (DOH) Diabetes Self-Management Empowerment Education Program (DEEP) classes, which will begin at the start of the new year….
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No Veteran Left Alone this Christmas
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Live Oak Elks Lodge is offering a special event for Veterans this Christmas. The event is called No Veterans Left Alone and is focused on providing help for…
Suwannee Hardware & Feed hosts Christmas on Bridge Street
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Friday, Dec. 6, the Town of White Springs came alive with festive cheer during Christmas on Bridge Street hosted by Suwannee Hardware & Feed. Residents and visitors reveled in…
Christmas on the Square has another successful year
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com Christmas on the Square is one of the most significant events in Live Oak. It is a highlight that families look forward to each year. On top of that,…
Farm Recovery Centers open in tri-county area this week
FEMA Contributor The State of Florida, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and FEMA are coordinating one-day Farm Recovery Centers in Hamilton, Lafayette, Levy, Polk and Suwannee Counties. These events have been organized…
Scaff’s Christmas cottages on display once more
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Decar Scaff has been collecting tiny ceramic houses since 1992. Every year since, he has continued to add to his collection. Over the years, this collection has grown to…
Lafayette hosts annual Farm Judging Contest
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Friday, Nov. 8, the UF/IFAS Extension of Lafayette County played host to its annual Farm Judging Contest. Future Farmers of America (FFA) and 4-H members from Dixie, Branford,…
SRRC’s 68th Annual Rodeo proves to be a bucking good time
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Rodeo fans from Suwannee County and beyond enjoyed the Suwannee River Riding Club’s (SRRC) 68th Annual Rodeo on Friday, Nov. 8 and Saturday, Nov. 9. Considered the fifth-oldest rodeo…
Harvesting unity with Farm City Week
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Each year, the lead-up to Thanksgiving marks the celebration of Farm City Week, a dedicated period aimed at spotlighting the vital and mutually beneficial collaborations between rural and urban…
Christmas on Bridge Street is just around the corner
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com Christmas is quickly coming, and with that means the announcement of Christmas events. One of those events is the infamous Christmas on Bridge Street. On Friday, Dec. 6, from…
From Live Oak to Leadership: How Noah Walker became Mayor of Lake City
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com Noah Walker grew up taught to be grounded, but also scrappy as he journeyed through life in Live Oak. This, along with accountability to family and a love for…
American Legion hosts Veterans Day ceremony
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com A ceremony honoring local Suwannee County Veterans was held at the Live Oak Cemetery on Monday, Nov. 11, which was hosted by the American Legion Harry C. Gray II…
Rotary Club of Branford turns up the heat with Third Annual Chili Cook-off
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Rotary Club of Branford turned up the heat on Saturday, Nov. 9, with its Third Annual Community Festival and Chili Cook-off, drawing food lovers, local crafters, and families…
The Woman’s Club of Jasper honors Veterans
Delores Howell Contributor The Woman’s Club of Jasper honored ac27 Veterans with a luncheon and a program on Thursday, Nov. 7. Each member, due to limited space in the building, invited two…
Suwannee hosts annual Veterans Day Parade
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Monday, Nov. 11, the streets of Live Oak were alive with people. Slowly, the sidewalk began being covered by foot traffic. The reason for the sudden crowd? The…
KJ Annual Breast Cancer Awareness Banquet happening Nov. 23
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Saturday, Nov. 23, at 3 p.m., join Kevin Smith and James Bryant as they honor locals who have fought against breast cancer with their 5th annual KJ’s Breast…
White Springs Sugar Cane Festival brings community together
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com People from across North Florida descended upon the third Annual Sugar Cane Festival in White Springs on Saturday, Nov. 9. From classic cars to road course challenges, and from…