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Category: Suwannee County
News pertaining to the Suwannee County area.
A Festival of Lessons and Carols to be presented
Bill and Linda Poplin Contributor A Festival of Lessons and Carols will be presented at Covenant First Presbyterian Church, located at 421 White Ave., in Live Oak, at 6 p.m. on Sunday,…
The All-Riverbend Golf Team
Christian Peterson [email protected] The golf season has come to an end, highlighted by standout performances across the Riverbend News coverage area. This year,Riverbend News has selected the top athletes for the All-Riverbend…
Christmas Hemming enshrined in state history
Jason Futch [email protected] Christmas Hemming, born into slavery in the 1830s, rose to become one of the largest landowners in Suwannee County’s early history. After gaining his freedom, he purchased land in…
SVEC hosts another Touch-A- Truck event
Christian Peterson [email protected] The sun shone brightly on Suwannee Valley Electric Cooperative (SVEC) on Saturday, Nov. 22. Early in the morning, unique vehicles from across the Suwannee Valley area filed onto the…
Bulldogs’ baseball team holding 13-gun raffle to support upcoming season
Danny Federico [email protected] The Suwannee High School baseball program is holding a 13-gun raffle as a fundraiser for its upcoming season. One firearm will be raffled off during every home baseball game…
Vivid Visions launches Holiday Gift Card and Donation Drive
Danny Federico [email protected] Vivid Visions, Inc., the Suwannee County Domestic Violence Crisis Center and Shelter, has officially launched a holiday Gift Card and Donation Drive to support women and children receiving services…
Suwannee River Regional Library’s literacy department seeking volunteer tutors
Jason Futch [email protected] The Suwannee River Regional Library’s (SRRL) literacy department is seeking volunteer tutors to help local students achieve their academic goals. The library system serves Hamilton, Madison and Suwannee Counties,…
US Postal Service announces recommended mailing dates
Hailey Waldo [email protected] Recently, the U.S. Postal Service announced the recommended mailing and shipping send-by-dates for expected delivery before Thursday, Dec. 25. 2025 holiday shipping dates for Contiguous U.S. (lower 48 states):…
Jail Report
Lafayette County Dec. 2 Michelle Gaggett, driving under the influence, three counts of dui damage or property or person Maranda Padgett, drugs possession Dec. 3 Josue Velazquez-Vazquez, operating motor vehicle without valid…
Life, laughter, and love: Suwannee County remembers Carolyn, Sophia and Faith Ann
Christian Peterson [email protected] It was a cold morning in January 2018 when Carolyn Raper received a phone call from a friend. The friend knew of a couple that was having a…
Suwannee County Commissioners send letter to Governor acknowledging passing of Commissioner Perkins
Christian Peterson [email protected] On Tuesday, Dec. 2, the Suwannee County Board of County Commissioners met for its regularly scheduled meeting, beginning with the board approving the minutes from the previous regular meeting….
W.B. Howland looking for information regarding break in
Christian Peterson [email protected] During the night of Sunday, Nov. 30, and early morning of Monday, Dec. 1, an unidentified individual or individuals broke into W.B. Howland’s truss plant. The suspect(s) broke into…
SCSO searching for missing 17-year-old
Christian Peterson [email protected] The Suwannee County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) is requesting help from the public in locating a missing juvenile. Haileigh Leeann Jones Horne, age 17, was last seen on Thursday, Dec….
Christmas on the Square lighted parade rescheduled
Christian Peterson [email protected] Live Oak’s favorite Christmas event, Christmas on the Square, went off without a hitch. The cold weather and rain didn’t stop anyone from attending the festival. However, it did…
Suwannee Hardware & Feed to host Christmas on Bridge Street
Jason Futch [email protected] The Town of White Springs will be the spot for Christmas celebrations on Friday, Dec. 12, as Christmas on Bridge Street returns for its fourth annual event. It will…
Slice the price, support the cause: North Florida Paws launches Domino’s fundraiser
Hailey Waldo [email protected] North Florida Paws is serving up a delicious opportunity for pizza lovers across the region while raising funds for its Prevent-a-Litter spay and neuter program. Until Tuesday, Dec. 16,…