By Danny Federico Riverbend News The Lafayette County Commission held a Board of County Commissioners meeting on Monday, Dec. 14, at 9 a.m. at the Lafayette County Courthouse in Mayo, Fla. Commissioners in…
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Meet Leah Hodges
By Starr Munro Riverbend News Meet the newest member of Riverbend News, Leah Hodges. Leah was born and raised in Live Oak, went to school at Suwannee High School and married her high…
HCSB discusses plans for 2021 face-to-face learning
By Danny Federico Riverbend News The Hamilton County School Board (HCSB) met on Tuesday, Dec. 8, at 6 p.m. in the District Administrative Building, located at Hamilton County High School, 5683 US Highway…
Popeyes is coming to Live Oak
By Susan K. Lamb Riverbend News If this jingle, “You don’t just like that chicken from Popeyes, you love that chicken from Popeyes!” sounds familiar, you might be a fan of Popeyes…
Pioneer Christmas in Mayo
By Starr Munro Riverbend News For the first time, Mayo’s 41st annual Pioneer Days festival will be blended with their annual Christmas in the Park event, from Friday to Saturday, on Dec. 11…
Branford gears up for street market and parade
By Danny Federico Riverbend News The Greater Branford Community Association is proud to announce that they will be hosting this year’s Christmas in Branford event, the Suwannee Avenue Street Market. The event will…
Jasper’s Christmas Parade
By Starr Munro Riverbend News The Hamilton County Chamber of Commerce will be hosting the annual “Sweets on the Street” Christmas parade in Jasper on Saturday, Dec. 12. The parade will begin at…
Publix to hold grand opening at new location
By Starr Munro Riverbend News Publix will be having their grand opening for the new store on Thursday, Dec. 10. This project has been years in the making with the land it’s built…
Fundraiser raffle held for White Springs man
By Danny Federico Riverbend News A fundraiser raffle is currently being held for Tyler Ogburn, a young father from White Springs, who was in an automobile accident on Friday, Oct. 23. He was…
Enjoy Christmas on the Square this week
By Danny Federico Riverbend News Despite the recent challenges the pandemic has caused, the Suwannee County Chamber of Commerce will continue to hold its 36th Annual Christmas on the Square. Taking place in…
Hamilton commissioners sworn-in
By Danny Federico: Riverbend NewsThe swearing-in ceremony for the newly elected Board of County Commissioner members occurred on Tuesday, Nov. 17, at the Hamilton County Courthouse, located at 207 1st Street NW…
DRUG BUST
By Danny Federico: Riverbend News According to a Jasper Police Department (JPD) report, on Saturday, Nov. 14, officers with the JPD conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle on I-75 at the…
Suwannee Lights is set for Nov. 21 to Dec. 30
By Susan Lamb: Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park If you are a fan of the fabulous Christmas display drive-thru/walk-thru Suwannee Lights held each year at The Spirit of the Suwannee Music…
Jasper Police Department urges residents to lock doors
By Danny Federico: Riverbend News Due to receiving several calls about a group of juveniles or late teens breaking into vehicles and causing damage to property in numerous areas of the city,…
Riverbend News welcomes Shane Mathews
By Cheltsie Holbrook: Riverbend News Shane Mathews is the newest addition to the Riverbend News team. Mathews came on board as the graphic designer who designs the paper that the communities read…
Bulldog boy’s cross country team wins district championship
By Starr Munro: Riverbend News Suwannee High School’s first ever district championship win for cross country in the school’s history occurred on Wednesday, Oct. 28, and the Bulldogs are thrilled with their…
Live Oak Post Office moves to new location
By Danny Federico: Riverbend News The Live Oak Post Office will be moving from their current location to the new Live Oak Commons on Monday, Nov. 16. Their new building, located at…