Rick Patrick Riverbend Newspaper Prior to getting down to the business at hand for the regular meeting of the Jennings Town Council on Tuesday, June 2, three members of the council took…
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Students honored at Suwannee School Board meeting
Danny Federico [email protected] Although schools are officially out for the summer, districts are still working hard to tie up loose ends and prepare for the upcoming season. This includes the Suwannee County…
Street racing concerns raised during Hamilton County Commission meeting
Rick Patrick Riverbend News During the regular meeting of the Hamilton County Board of County Commissioners on Tuesday, June 2, a citizen approached the commissioners with concerns over street racing she said…
Live Oak man arrested on aggravated animal cruelty charge
Christian Peterson [email protected] A Live Oak man was arrested on Sunday, May 31, by the Suwannee County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) following an investigation into the death of a domestic cat. According to…
Pursuit leads to child neglect charge
Christian Peterson [email protected] A Branford man was arrested on Wednesday, May 27, after fleeing from a traffic stop while driving with a suspended license and a 11⁄2-year- old child inside the vehicle….
HCSO seeking help in homicide investigation
Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office Contributor The homicide investigation into the death of Tad Leonard Anderson, which occurred on Jan. 3, 2026, in White Springs, Fla., remains active and ongoing. Investigators have worked…
Parent’s report leads to arrest of registered sexual offender
Suwannee County Sheriff’s Office Contributor A Suwannee County Sheriff’s Office Special Victims Unit Investigation resulted in the arrest of a registered sexual offender accused of communicating with juvenile females through social media…
Suwannee Commissioners hear concerns about cell phone towers and privacy issues
Christian Peterson [email protected] On Tuesday, June 2, the Suwannee County Board of County Commissioners met for its regularly scheduled meeting. The evening began with the board approving the minutes from the previous…
Express Oil Change hosts grand opening
Christian Peterson [email protected] Live Oak is growing, and with that comes new businesses. One of the newest businesses that has popped up is Express Oil Change and Tire Engineers. The new business…
Former Hamilton County Sheriff Harrell Reid inducted into Florida Law Enforcement Officers’ Hall of Fame
Former Hamilton County Sheriff Harrell Reid, who passed away on April 23 of this year, was posthumously inducted into the Florida Law Enforcement Officers’ Hall of Fame during a ceremony held on…
Amazing Development Care celebrates grand opening
Danny Federico [email protected] Amazing Development Care officially welcomed the community into its new space during a grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony held on Friday, May 22, at its Live Oak location. Owned…
Peggy Hasty appointed Region Two Vice President of FASFEPA
Peggy Hasty Contributor Veteran educator Peggy Hasty has been appointed as the Region Two Vice President of the Florida Association of State and Federal Education Program Administrators (FASFEPA), recognizing her extensive experience…
Free meals to be distributed to students this summer
Ady Hammock Rverbend News This summer, from Monday, June 1, through Friday, July 30, free meals will be distributed to children in the community from the Suwannee County School District. Those 18…
Lafayette Elementary School celebrates year-end achievements
Danny Federico [email protected] Lafayette Elementary School (LES) hosted an end-of-year celebration on Monday, May 18, at the Alton Church of God Family Life Center, recognizing student tutors, the district teacher of the…
Young minds shine in Lafayette Elementary science showcase
Alicia Prine Contributor On Thursday, April 30, Lafayette Elementary School (LES) held its annual Science Fair Showcase. According to Alicia Prine, fifth-grade science teacher at LES, second and fourth-grade students have been…
The Rescue Pet Page
Duchess • 9-year-old female • Spay scheduled • She is extremely friendly, crate trained and does very well with most other dogs. Duchess loves car rides and people. After having puppies at…
2025 Annual Drinking Water Quality Report
Town of Jennings – PWSID# 2240579 We’re pleased to provide you with this year’s Annual Drinking Water Quality Report. If you have any questions about this report or concerning your water utility,…




