The Lafayette High School Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) have proven their worth this year. Together, they have qualified for five different events at the National Leadership Conference in Atlanta, Ga….
Hornets edge out the Indians
Lee Trawick Reporter2@riverbendnews.org The Lafayette High School varsity softball Hornets (5-13) traveled to Chiefland to take on the Indians (5-9-1) on Monday, April 10. the Hornets were coming off a big win…
Suwannee Crossing brings new business to Live Oak
A new construction site has broken ground at the intersection of US Highway 129 and Interstate 10, setting the stage for the arrival of a Starbucks shell building and sitework. The building…
Lafayette honors seniors with win against Taylor County
Lee Trawick Reporter2@riverbendnews.org The Lafayette High School varsity baseball team honored its seniors prior to the first pitch of their home game against the Taylor County Bulldogs (9-4) on Thursday, April 6….
The first line in the responder network
Christian Peterson Reporter@riverbendnews.org Everyone knows in case of an emergency, one should dial 911. This short, three-digit phone number is how those in need get in contact with first responders. However, an…
A new charter school may be coming to Hamilton County
Christian Peterson Reporter@riverbendnews.org Tara Lowe-Phillips has been the principal of Micanopy Academy in Micanopy, Fla., since 2015. The charter school began in 2001, growing as the years went by until it became…
Gladys Cates Harbour Ezell
In the early morning of Monday, March 13, Gladys Cates Harbour Ezell heard the words “Well done” from the Lord, himself, as she was welcomed into her Heavenly Home. Aunt Gladys, as…
Two dead, five injured in rollover
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Six individuals were transported to several area hospitals following a single vehicle collision that occurred at 9:40 p.m. on Tuesday, April 4, in Suwannee County. According to a report…
Hamilton County Elementary School names March Titans of the Month
Christian Peterson Reporter@riverbendnews.org Every month, Hamilton County Elementary School honors its students who have shown exemplary character in their social lives with other students, as well as their school work. These “Titans…
Pastor Spotlight: Randy Miller
Christian Peterson Reporter@riverbendnews.org Randy Miller was born in Plant City, Fla., in November 1961. He spent his entire early life there, graduating from Plant City High School in 1979. Miller’s original plan…
Love INC receives First Federal Bank grant
Love INC Contributor Suwannee County’s Love In the Name of Christ (Love INC) charity joyously received a much needed $4,500 grant from First Federal Bank. This grant was made available to Love…
Lafayette High School makes their mark at FBLA State Conference
Lee Trawick Reporter2@riverbendnews.org On Friday, March 24, the Lafayette High School (LHS) Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) began their march toward history by sending 31 LHS representatives to the State Conference….
The church’s celebration of Easter
“And the angel answered and said unto the women, Fear not ye: for I know that ye seek Jesus, which was crucified. He is not here: for he is risen, as he…
Semi crashes into Mayo business, hits six vehicles
On Tuesday, April 4, at 6:27 a.m., a Jacksonville semi driver was transported to HCA Suwannee Emergency following an accident on US Highway 27 in downtown Mayo. According to a witness traveling…
Live Oak man arrested for sexual battery of three children
Christian Peterson Reporter@riverbendnews.org0 On Tuesday, March 28, 22-year-old Juan Alberto Pecina, of Live Oak, was booked into the Suwannee County Jail on multiple counts of sexual crimes against minors. According to an…
Live Oak to be renamed Dead Twig
Grace McAlister Reporter1@riverbendnews.org As of Saturday, April 1, the City of Live Oak will officially be renamed Dead Twig. This decision was made after over half of Dead Twig’s citizens signed a…
Sea monster spotted in Suwannee River
Grace McAlister Reporter1@riverbendnews.org On Tuesday, March 28, Florida River Wildlife Management (FRWM) reported what seems to be some sort of freshwater sea monster in the Suwannee River. Images provided by SRWN depict…