Rick Patrick reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com It almost defies explanation when Paul Webb says he feels better than he has in years. The 72-year old self-proclaimed “full-time voluntary charity cyclist” is four years into a…
HCSO makes significant drug arrests in Jennings
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) recently announced on social media that a search warrant was executed at a residence in the Jennings area on Friday, Feb. 7. This…
School administrator arrested
Rick Patrick reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com According to information from the Madison County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO), Clayton Matthew Tomlinson, 33, of Live Oak, Fla., arrested and charged with driving under the influence of alcohol or…
Despite dissolution threats, White Springs Town Council continues business
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com More than 24 hours after receiving word from Senator Corey Simon and Representative Jason Shoaf that discussions on revoking the town charter would begin, the White Springs Town Council…
Mayo Town Council approves road closure for Hornets baseball home games
Christian Peterson reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Monday, Feb. 10, the Mayo Town Council met for its regularly scheduled meeting. The meeting began with the council adopting the agenda for the evening and approving the…
Lafayette Commission moves ahead with road projects
Christian Peterson reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Tuesday, Feb. 11, the Lafayette County Board of County Commissioners met for its regularly scheduled meeting. The meeting began with the approval of the minutes from the previous…
Today Can Be The Difference: Do you feel disconnected in your relationships?
Do you sometimes feel like an outsider? Everyone around you seems to click with others, but at the office, in your community, at your church – or occasionally, in your own family,…
Cagle Grams: Consciousness
“For this is thankworthy, if a man for conscience toward God endure grief, suffering wrongfully” (1 Peter 2:19 KJV). Man is body, soul and spirit (1 Thessalonians 5:23). He is not an…
Living God’s Way: Four attitudes for living with others
After his discussion on living in a worthy manner of being called to be a Christian, Paul now uses four words to describe the Christian’s attitude for living with others, and especially…
Around the Banks
As the month of February is flying by and February is Black History Month, I am going to include some memories here of the rich African American Heritage of southern Hamilton County….
Amazing Grace Designs is officially open!
Amazing Grace Designs held it’s ribbon cutting on Monday, Dec. 2. This officially marks the grand opening of the boutique and its introduction to the Live Oak area.
TOSPT celebrates grand opening
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com Employees with the Tallahassee Orthopedic and Sports Physical Therapy (TOSPT), along with Live Oak city officials and members of the Suwannee County Chamber of Commerce, came together on Thursday,…
If Google says so
Rick Patrick reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com It is a well-known fact that, on his first day back in office, President Trump signed a slew of Executive Orders. One of these orders was the renaming, as…
Judge David Fina retires after 40 years
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com Chief Judge David Fina has made a career in the judicial system for over 40 years in Suwannee County. On Friday, Jan. 31, his career came to an end…
Senator Simon and Representative Shoaf pay a visit to Suwannee County
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Monday, Feb. 10, a crowd of citizens, elected officials and community leaders gathered at the Suwannee County Judicial Annex to speak with Senator Corey Simon and Representative Jason…
Bill to dissolve White Springs Town Council heading to Florida legislature
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Senator Corey Simon and Representative Jason Shoaf presented and approved a local bill proposing the dissolution of the White Springs town government during the Legislative Delegation meeting held on…
Ames to face death penalty in sexual battery case
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com Craig David Ames, who has been in jail since July 2024 for sexual assault and a series of related offenses, is now facing the death penalty for his crimes….