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…
Branford Bassmasters show out at Sandy Point
Lee Trawick Reporter2@riverbendnews.org On Sunday, Nov. 20, the Branford High School Bassmasters team traveled to Sandy Point for another strong showing in their inaugural season. In just their second tournament of the…
Local paper encourages young students
Brody Dunn, Abigail Felknor, Andrew Felknor, Grady Floyd, Erik Mundy, Joshua Overholt and Jeremiah Ratcliffe Contributors In early November, Riverbend News employees visited homeschool students in a journalism class at Wellborn Baptist…
Developing lawful, resilient and productive citizens: A small history of the Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches
Christian Peterson reporter@riverbendnews.org The Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches are a unique but successful program run throughout the state of Florida. From its humble beginnings in Live Oak to a statewide program, the…
Sugarcane Festival fills the streets of White Springs
Grace McAlister reporter1@riverbendnews.org Suwannee Hardware and Feed in White Springs hosted its annual Sugarcane Festival in collaboration with the community street sale on Saturday, Nov. 12. The festival filled the streets of…
LOAG names Autumn Artfest winners
Grace McAlister reporter1@riverbendnews.org From Monday, Nov. 7, through Friday, Nov. 18, the Live Oak Artists Guild’s (LOAG) art of various mediums was displayed at the Live Oak Public Library for the 24th…
Paranormal investigation comes to Live Oak
Christian Peterson reporter@riverbendnews.org On Tuesday, Oct. 31, the spookiest day of the year, Live Oak was paid a visit by a unique group of people. The Paranormal Investigators of North Florida are…