Lee Trawick [email protected] Lamar Jenkins, a native of Live Oak, was born in February 1937 and passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 15. Jenkins graduated from Suwannee High School in 1957, where he…
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Front Page stories for Hamilton, Lafayette and Suwannee counties.
Lifelong community servant Sidney Lord passes away
Christian Peterson [email protected] Sidney Lord was born March 21, 1940. He was the second born of Andrew and Louise Lord. He graduated from Suwannee High School in 1958, where he was a…
White Springs operational audit finds multiple failures
Christian Peterson [email protected] An audit requested by Senator Corey Simon for the Town of White Springs has revealed multiple failures in proper management. The operational audit performed by the Sherrill F. Norman,…
Branford man arrested for sexual battery
Christian Peterson [email protected] A Branford man was arrested on Thursday, Nov. 16, on multiple charges following an investigation into a report of sexual battery received by the Suwannee County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO)…
Spread Christmas cheer by adopting one of God’s Hidden Angels
Christian Peterson [email protected] The holiday season is officially in full swing; Thanksgiving is nearing and many are already looking ahead to Christmas. Christmas is a highlight for many people, and for good…
Jared Lee named fan favorite cowboy
Christian Peterson [email protected] Jared Lewis Lee is a Live Oak native who truly believes the best cowboys are built in North Central Florida. He was also a competitor on seasons one and…
Read Local, Support Local
Emerald Greene [email protected] Local news plays a vital role in American civic life as a trusted source of critical information. It is a fact that local newspapers serve a vital role by…
Unleashing the Truth Part 3: How is the Hamilton County government responding?
Christian Peterson [email protected] During Riverbend News’ continuing investigation into the incidents that occurred at the Hamilton County Animal Control facility late in October, the same question has arisen many times: What is…
Arrests made in Jasper Ace Hardware break-in; firearms stolen
Danny Federico [email protected] Two individuals were arrested Thursday, Nov. 9, after breaking into the Jasper Ace Hardware. The suspects, 19-year-old Jasper resident Justin Lavell Thomas and 30-year-old Jennings resident Jason Dakota Temple,…
Jasper welcomes new interim City Manager Mark Meyers
Christian Peterson [email protected] Mark Meyers was born in 1965, and graduated from St. Petersburg Catholic High School in St. Petersburg, Fla. After high school, he went to Florida State University. Upon completing…
Beloved coach Timothy Andrew May remembered for impactful legacy
Lee Trawick [email protected] On Monday, Nov. 6, Timothy Andrew May passed away as a result of health issues. May was the proud father of six children and a loving husband to Erica…
Multiple brands of pouch applesauce recalled due to lead content
Christian Peterson [email protected] “As reported in a safety alert issued by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023, the FDA, along with the North Carolina Department of Health…
Collision claims life on County Road 53
Rick Patrick [email protected] According to a report from the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP), on Tuesday, Oct. 31, at approximately 6 a.m. a sedan driven by a 58-year-old San Francisco, Calif., man was…
Human remains recovered in a house fire in Mayo
Lee Trawick [email protected] On Wednesday, Oct. 25, around 8:45 p.m., a citizen noticed a mobile home, located at 1232 NE Rowan Rd, in Lafayette County in a blaze and notified Lafayette County…
Unleashing the Truth Part 2: What went down in the Hamilton County pound?
Christian Peterson [email protected] In its continuing investigation into the Hamilton County Animal Control facility under the care of former Animal Control Officer Alicia Anderson, Riverbend News sat down with Stacy Allen and…
Savor the flavor at the Third-annual Wellborn Cornbread Festival
Danny Federico [email protected] Get ready for a day filled with delicious cornbread, mouthwatering chili and thrilling cornhole tournaments at the upcoming Third-annual Wellborn Cornbread Festival, hosted by the Wellborn Community Association. This…
Soar to new heights at Wings Over Suwannee
Danny Federico [email protected] Aviation enthusiasts, whether young or young at heart, it’s time to get ready for an exhilarating experience at the annual Wings Over Suwannee fly-in, scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 4,…