Grace McAlister reporter1@riverbendnews.org Journalists of the next generation visited TV20 to learn about what it takes to cover local news. TV20 in Gainesville hosted the television production class from Suwannee Middle School…
Bulldogs earn their first win under new head coach
Lee Trawick Reporter2@riverbendnews.org The Suwannee High School (SHS) Bulldogs varsity basketball team began a new chapter, as they were led by new Head Coach Cedric Booth, who was a very successful coach…
Buccaneers claim 56-40 win over Hornets
Lee Trawick Reporter2@riverbendnews.org On Monday, Nov. 28, Branford High School kicked off its 2022-23 basketball season at home against the Trenton Tigers (2-0). The Buccaneers are led by senior Cash Blalock, who…
Another year of spreading cheer with the JTR Memorial Toy Drive
Grace McAlister reporter1@riverbendnews.org After losing their five-year-old son, Jackson Timothy Roberts, to an ATV accident in November 2020, the Roberts family and a few members of the community wanted to honor his…
Lafayette’s Second Annual Downtown Christmas rings in the holiday season
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Saturday, Nov. 26, the Lafayette County Chamber of Commerce held its Second Annual Downtown Christmas festival. Between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m., attendees were able to peruse a…
Stephen Foster Festival of Lights tradition continues
Grace McAlister reporter1@riverbendnews.org The 2022 Festival of Lights at the Stephen Foster Folk Cultural will begin on Friday, Dec. 9 and end on Friday, Dec. 24. From Dec. 9 until Christmas Eve….
Santa Claus to visit Heritage Park for Christmas Celebration
Grace McAlister reporter1@riverbendnews.org On Saturday, Dec. 10, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Heritage Park and Gardens invites the community to come and celebrate the Christmas season with them. Employees and volunteers…
The smallest things can make the whole world spin
Heather Ainsley reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com When you’re a kid, spinning around and around in circles can be one of the greatest ways to pass the time on a dull afternoon of boredom. Even as…
Tragic Live Oak collision results in death
Grace McAlister reporter1@riverbendnews.org Florida Highway Patrol troopers reported a deadly crash in Suwannee County. On Thursday, Dec. 1, at 6 p.m. The accident occurred on State Road 51 and County Road 250…
Live Oak man wanted in connection to robberies
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Monte Deaundre Ellis, a 21-year-old Live Oak resident, is wanted by the Suwannee County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) in connection to several armed robberies that occurred over the past weekend…
Have you seen Bendy?
Grace McAlister reporter@riverbendnews.org It is that time of year again when Santa is taking notes on those who are naughty and those who are nice. Everyone should be on their best behavior,…
Read Local; Support Local
Emerald Greene Parsons reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com 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…
Around the Banks
We can call them “Santa’s Helpers,” the “Hands Behind the Hands” or whatever term we may choose, but here’s a certainty: hours and hours of work and preparation go into our many…
Rabies case confirmed in Live Oak
Grace McAlister reporter1@riverbendnews.org The Florida Department of Health (FDOH) in Suwannee County issued a rabies alert on Wednesday, Nov. 13, for the City of Live Oak, in response to a confirmed case…
Henry Asa Barker
Henry Asa Barker, 85, passed away on November 28, 2022, in Perry, Fla. Henry was born June 27, 1937, in Madison, Fla., to Eustice Barker and Annie Belle Campbell Barker. Henry lived…
RareSong to present “Christmas Tales from Florida’s First Coast”
Bill and Linda Poplin Contributor The Friends of Music will be presenting a free concert by RareSong titled “Christmas Tales from Florida’s First Coast.” RareSong is composed of seven professionally-trained musicians performing…
Live Oak Church of God attends Encounter Conference
Grace McAlister reporter1@riverbendnews.org The Encounter Conference took place Friday, Nov. 11 and Saturday, Nov. 12. This is an event sponsored by the Florida Church of God Youth Department to train and equip…