Jason Futch Reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com AbbasChild and the Live Oak Public Library teamed up to hold a BRAVE Books Story Hour event on Saturday, Aug. 16. It was held as part of a nation-wide…
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Constitution Club to begin at Live Oak City Hall on Sept. 13
Jason Futch Reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com Are you looking to learn more about the United States Constitution? Are you a parent looking to teach your child more about civics and patriotism? Then join the Constitution…
Gilbert Macias to speak at local United Methodist Churches
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Sunday, Aug. 31, both New Harmony United Methodist Church in Live Oak and Jasper First United Methodist Church will welcome Miami native Gilbert Macias as their guest speaker….
Elks Lodge extends helping hand to local food ministry
Jason Futch Reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Live Oak Elks Lodge #1165 continued its mission of assisting the community on Saturday, Aug. 23, with a hefty donation to the Mt. Gilead Baptist Church food ministry. …
United Way of Suwannee Valley kicks off its 2025-26 campaign year
Jason Futch Reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com The United Way of Suwannee Valley (UWSV) officially launched its 2025-26 campaign year on Thursday, Aug. 21, at the Glass & Canopy in Jennings with its annual Kickoff Breakfast….
Relay 4 Raven to be held at HCHS track in October
Jason Futch Reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com Raven Merine is an eighth-grade science teacher at Hamilton County High School (HCHS) and was recently bestowed the title of the high school’s Teacher of the Year. “When you…
Live Oak Elks Lodge donates $1,000 to VA Domiciliary culinary class
The Live Oak Elks Lodge #1165 traveled to Lake City on Monday, Aug. 25, to present a check to the staff at the Veterans Affairs Domiciliary. According to Exalted Ruler Cathy Davis,…
“Where there’s a ‘Will,’ there’s a way!” The second annual Will Carpenter Memorial Swim-A-Thon is around the corner
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com “Will Carpenter was diagnosed with alveolar rhabdomyosarcoma (ARMS), a rare and aggressive form of childhood cancer,” Carpenter’s mom Ashleigh Pitzer said. “ARMS affects about 20-25 percent of all rhabdomyosarcoma…
Curisin’ for a Cure Car Show offers a new way to support those in need
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com Before Will Carpenter tragically passed away, his mother, Ashleigh Pitzer, promised him that she would never forget him. She would tell his story forever and keep his name known….
Suwannee UF/IFAS announces Small and Beginner Grower Alliance
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com Are you the owner of a small farm? Did you just buy a new farm? Are you just beginning your farming career? Do you have a million questions about…
Lafayette County Farm Bureau announces new speech contest
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com Contests are a part of life; humans love to compete with each other. It is effective at helping every person better themselves. It also allows everyone the opportunity to…
Pine Level Missionary Baptist Church celebrates 100th Anniversary
Jodi Walters Contributor Just west of the City of Live Oak sits a little white church, rich in faith, history, and roots in its community. Originating in the early 1900s, Pine Level…
Healthy living takes center stage at Lafayette County Resource Fair
Beverly Fountain Lafayette Department of Health The Florida Department of Health in Lafayette County invites residents to attend the Lafayette County Community Resource Fair on Wednesday, Sept. 25. The event will be…
Jail Report
Lafayette County Aug. 18 Domingo Patishtan, driving while license suspended or revoked Aug. 19 John Williams, battery Hamilton County Aug. 18 Ryan Russell Wrye, drug possession Christian Daniel Carter, driving while license…
Mayo Masons continue tradition of supporting education
Stanley Swam Contributor The Mayo Masonic Lodge recently awarded its annual scholarship and its “Adopt A Teacher” award for the 2025 school year. Elder Santiago, a 2025 graduate of Lafayette High School,…
Hole-y moley, it’s a sinkhole!
Jason Futch Reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com A sinkhole developed along U.S. Highway 90 East near Dowling Avenue in Live Oak late afternoon on Monday, Aug. 25, disrupting traffic until Tuesday morning, Aug. 26. According to…
From prison to ministry
Jason Futch Reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com Lanette Escobar found herself in a predicament in 2002, as a knock at her door resulted in her being greeted by U.S. Marshals. Though she had once helped others…