By Danny Federico Riverbend News The Suwannee County Chamber of Commerce hosted their annual Business of the Year awards on Thursday, Oct. 29 at the Live Oak Church of God. Big Wood…
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FHP investigating death of a five-year-old
By Bryant Thigpen Riverbend News The Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) is investigating an accident involving two UTV’s which resulted in the death of a five-year-old child, from McAlpin. According to an FHP…
Johnson, Cooks named HCHS Homecoming King and Queen
On Friday, Oct. 30, Hamilton County High School (HCHS) named their 2020-2021 Homecoming King and Queen. Congratulations to Denandre Johnson and Pedja Cooks. For more coverage on the HCHS Homecoming festivities, please…
Branford woman struck and killed
By Danny Federico Riverbend News A Branford woman was pronounced deceased after she was struck by a pickup truck last Tuesday afternoon on US-27, just east of Craven Street in Branford. At…
Howard, Sanders named SHS Homecoming King and Queen
On Friday, Oct. 23, Suwannee High School (SHS) named their 2020-2021 Homecoming King and Queen. Congratulations to Blaine Howard and Chloee Sanders. For more coverage on the SHS Homecoming festivities, please see…
SCSO uncovers drug trafficking through narcotics shipment
By Danny Federico Riverbend News A Suwannee County man was arrested following a search of his residence where over $6,000 and multiple drugs were discovered and seized, according to the Suwannee County…
Two vehicles overturned in crash
One life-flighted and two transported to local hospitals By Bryant Thigpen Riverbend News Two vehicles were overturned following a crash that took place on County Road 136 in Suwannee County, according to…
Early voting to begin this week
By Bryant Thigpen Riverbend News With the US general election just days away on Tuesday, Nov. 3, early voting will begin this week in Hamilton, Lafayette and Suwannee Counties. This year’s general…
Ward, Moseley named LHS Homecoming King and Queen
On Friday, Oct. 16, Lafayette High School (LHS) named their 2020-2021 Homecoming King and Queen. Congratulations to Jackson Ward and Jaley Moseley. For more coverage on the LHS Homecoming festivities, please see…
Cannon named BHS Homecoming Queen
On Friday, Oct. 16, Branford High School (BHS) named their 2020-2021 Homecoming Queen, Dara Cannon. For more coverage on the BHS Homecoming festivities, please see the Wednesday, Oct. 28, edition of the…
Additional LHS student arrested for bringing gun to school
By Cheltsie Holbrook Riverbend News On Tuesday, Oct. 6, the Lafayette County Sheriff’s Office announced the arrest of a third Lafayette High School (LHS) student who was arrested for bringing a gun…
SCSO K9 assists FHP with drug bust
By Bryant Thigpen Riverbend News The Suwannee County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) K9 Loki recently assisted the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) with a traffic stop that ended with the discovery of a large…
Siegmeister defrauded $985K, according to FBI
By John Willoughby Riverbend News A federal investigation into a former State Attorney’s public corruption has revealed further misdeeds. Now, Jeffrey Siegmeister’s property in Live Oak could be seized after a complaint…
Court approves felons’ rights to vote
By Lazaro Aleman Riverbend News On Friday, Sept. 11, the full US Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit in Atlanta handed Governor Ron DeSantis and the Florida Legislature a victory in…
Live Oak Post Office to relocate to old Pic N’ Sav building
By Bryant Thigpen Riverbend News The Live Oak Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) is excited to announce that a building that has been vacant for 26 years will soon be the home of…
Live Oak police still searching for missing woman
By Bryant Thigpen Riverbend News The Live Oak Police Department is still investigating and searching for a woman who has been missing since Tuesday, July 14. According to police officials, Kelley C….
Voter registration deadline swiftly approaching
By Bryant Thigpen Riverbend News Although the Tuesday, Nov. 3 Presidential Election is still nearly two months away, the registration deadline is even closer for those planning to vote in the upcoming…