Christian Peterson [email protected] 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….
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Suwannee UF/IFAS announces Small and Beginner Grower Alliance
Christian Peterson [email protected] 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 [email protected] 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 [email protected] 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 [email protected] 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…
“I want people to look at Alex and see Jesus.” Suwannee County mourns the loss of 19-year-old Alex Mabey
Christian Peterson [email protected] On Wednesday, Aug. 20, Suwannee County suffered a tragic loss with the passing of 19-year-old Live Oak native Alex Mabey as a result of a car accident. According to…
Local commissioners push for honest dialogue from Valdosta on sewage spills
Jason Futch [email protected] Commissioners from across North Florida converged at Valdosta City Hall on Thursday, Aug. 14, for a meeting of the Middle and Lower Suwannee River and Withlacoochee River Task Forces…
New laws could strip Hamilton County Board of approval power for plats
Jason Futch [email protected] The Hamilton County Board of County Commissioners met for its regular meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 19, at the county courthouse. On the agenda was an item to approve the…
Branford Majorettes looking for sponsors
Christian Peterson [email protected] The Branford High School Majorettes are getting ready for the season ahead. Part of getting ready is making sure the group is funded for the upcoming school year. One…
LES Parent Teacher Organization hosting fundraiser dinner
Christian Peterson [email protected] On Friday, Aug. 29, the Lafayette High School (LHS) Hornets are set to face off against the Suwannee High School Bulldogs in a football showdown. But before this Suwannee…
Trojans, prepare for a new tailgating experience!
Christian Peterson [email protected] Tailgating is a uniquely American experience. Pulling up to a football or baseball game early, sitting outside in the parking lot, grilling food, and enjoying good conversation with other…
Suwannee County CERT seeking volunteers
Jason Futch [email protected] The Suwannee County Sheriff’s Office Division of Emergency Management is seeking volunteers across the county to join its Community Emergency Response Team (CERT). CERT assists the community in times…
Riverbend News owner shares story before the Live Oak Rotary Club
Jason Futch [email protected] Five years after launching Riverbend News, Cheltsie Holbrook stood before the Live Oak Rotary Club on Monday, Aug. 11. Before the local Rotarians, Holbrook talked about the early beginnings…