The American Pickers are excited to return to Florida! They plan to film episodes of the History Channel hit television series throughout your area in January 2024. American Pickers is a documentary…
The good, the bad and the ugly: “The Creator”
Christian Peterson Columnist “The Creator” was released to the American market on Friday, Sept. 29. It was produced, directed and co-written by Garth Edwards. The film follows Joshua (John David Washington), an…
Around the Banks
Johnny Bullard Columnist My Daddy would often make a statement regarding growing older: “It takes forever to turn 21, and then you’re 40 in three weeks.” It is hard for me to…
Welcome to Riverbend News Laura Mongeon
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com Riverbend News is proud to welcome Laura Mongeon to its team as the newest graphic designer. Mongeon was born in Tallahassee in 1995. She spent her early childhood in…
Suwannee County set to welcome USA Weightlifting Federation in 2024
Lee Trawick reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com Suwannee High School’s weightlifting teams have established themselves as a perennial powerhouse in the Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA). With four state titles in three years, the girls’…
Town Talk: Pioneer Day happening Saturday
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Lafayette County Chamber of Commerce will be hosting its 43rd annual Pioneer Day on Saturday, Oct. 14. The day kicks off at 8 a.m. at Veterans Memorial Park…
Stolen vehicle recovery leads to arrest, 30 grams of meth found
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com A Live Oak man was arrested on Wednesday, Oct. 4, following a car chase that resulted in the recovery of a stolen vehicle, along with 30 grams of methamphetamine….
Area mourns loss of former Live Oak Police Officer Tim Parisi
Lee Trawick reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com Tim Parisi, a Broward County native, grew up with the dream of becoming a law enforcement officer. In 2002, at the age of 19, he attended the Broward County…
Melody Christian Academy welcomes new art teacher
Hannah Kolstad reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Melody Christian Academy (MCA) is excited to welcome a new art teacher to their staff. Allison Raber began teaching art for MCA this school year. Raber is a native…
Hornets fly over Bulldogs at the net
Lee Trawick reporter2@riverbendnews.org The Lafayette High School volleyball team traveled to Suwannee High School on Wednesday, Sept. 27, to take on the Bulldogs (8-8). The Hornets (9-3) entered the contest riding a…
Save the date for Live Oak First Assembly of God’s Fall Festival!
The crisp autumn breeze blowing through the trees, the rustle of leaves underfoot and the scent of pumpkin spice in the air – it can only mean one thing: fall is here!…
Food, fun and faith combine with Fall Festival Worship Event
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com A collaborative effort of multiple churches in Columbia County has culminated in a momentous occasion for Lake City – its inaugural Fall Festival Worship Event, scheduled for Saturday, Oct….
155th Homecoming to be held at Clayland Baptist
Clayland Baptist Church of Live Oak will be hosting its 155th Homecoming celebration on Sunday, Oct. 8. The celebration will begin with a worship service at 10 a.m. featuring special music and…
SVU hosts “Where is Kelly Brannon” presentation
Christian Peterson reporter@riverbendnews.org Kelley Brannon is a well known name throughout the Suwannee County area. Three years after they were put up, the missing person posters are now faded and hard to…
CDS Family and Behavioral Health Services, Inc. awarded 2023 Agency of the Year
CDS Family and Behavior Health Services Inc. Contributor CDS Family and Behavioral Health Services was presented the 2023 Agency of the Year award at the Florida Network of Youth and Family Services,…
Suwannee Elementary’s annual Fall Festival is back
Adyson Hammock reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Thursday, Oct. 12, Suwannee Elementary Schools will be holding their annual Fall Festival. Admission is free for all Suwannee students, and there will also be a trunk-or-treat held…
Bridging the soft skills gap with 4-H
Katie Jones, UF/IFAS Suwannee Extension, 4-H Youth Development, Extension Agent I Contributor A growing number of employers are reporting that job applicants lack basic skills necessary to succeed in the workplace. These…