Rick Patrick reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com A Madison attorney was among 12 attorneys recently disciplined by the state Supreme Court. Thomas Edward Stone, a former attorney for the Town of Jennings and an assistant public…
Joy C. Koscher
Joy C. Koscher, 94, Jasper, Fla. passed away on Saturday, October 22, 2022. She retired from Southern Bell and her pets were everything to her. Mrs. Koscher is survived by her son:…
Emmie Joy Brooks
Emmie Joy Brooks, 13, of Columbus, left her earthly home at 8:32 a.m., Thursday, October 13, 2022 at Riley Children’s Hospital in Indianapolis. Emmie was born January 15, 2009, in Columbus, Indiana,…
Randall Dean Corbin
Randall Dean Corbin, age 73, of Live Oak, Fla. passed away Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2022, at Haven Hospice in Lake City, Fla., with his wife by his side. He is survived by…
Marilyn Joyce Norris
Mrs. Marilyn Joyce Norris, age 78, of Wellborn, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 2, in Haven Hospice of Lake City, Fla. Mrs. Norris had resided in Wellborn all of her life. She was…
Carroll Norman Pearson
Carroll Norman Pearson, 89, passed away on Thursday, Oct. 27, 2022. Carroll was born in Mayo, Fla., where he graduated from Lafayette High School in 1951. After high school, he served in…
Bulldogs advance to the State Championships
Lee Trawick Reporter2@riverbendnews.org On Friday, Oct. 28, the Suwannee High School boys’ and girls’ cross country teams traveled to the New World of Golf in Jacksonville for their opportunity to advance to…
Live Oak shooter caught in Lake Butler
Grace McAlister reporter1@riverbendnews.org On Tuesday, Nov. 1, after a joint investigation involving the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) and Live Oak Police Department investigation, agents and deputies arrested 19-year-old Ja’Darius Malik…
Lighthouse Christian Center to host Veteran Tribute
Grace McAlister Reporter1@riverbendnews.org Whether they served in active combat or in a support role, Veterans have made many sacrifices for their country and its values. They willfully did this, whether they received…
Dr. Rev. J.T. Billy Simon celebrates 34 years of service
Grace McAlister Reporter1@riverbendnews.org The Greater Poplar Springs Missionary Baptist Church, in collaboration with Oak Grove Baptist Church, invites the community to celebrate Dr. Rev. J.T. Billy Simon. Dr. Simon took on the…
Bulldogs claim first District Champions title since 2015
Lee Trawick Reporter2@riverbendnews.org On Friday, Oct. 28, the Suwannee High School Bulldogs (6-2) varsity football team traveled to Wakulla High School to take on the War Eagles (7- 2). The weight of…
Introducing the Hamilton County Lighthouse team
Christian Peterson Reporter@riverbendnews.org “Leader in Me” Lighthouse Teams are a common group throughout schools. It is a program across the US that has one goal: fostering leadership in both students and administration….
First Annual Community Festival and Chili Cook-Off to benefit Branford schools
Grace McAlister Reporter1@riverbendnews.org The Branford Rotary Club, in collaboration with Branford High School (BHS), will host its first annual Community Festival on Saturday, Nov. 12. The event will feature various food, trinket,…
SRRC annual Rodeo Parade fills Branford’s streets
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Saturday, Oct. 22, Branford residents lined Main Street for the annual Suwannee River Riding Club (SRRC) Rodeo Parade. At 3 p.m., the shrill alarm of police sirens signaled…
Big Shoals State Forest expands with purchase of 142 acres
Alachua Conservation Trust Contributor Big Shoals State Forest will expand by 142 acres following a critical acquisition of land within the Florida Wildlife Corridor in Hamilton County. Alachua Conservation Trust worked with…
Living God’s way: Christians having God’s peace
To the Philippians, Paul wrote a very encouraging thank you note to a church family that was very close to him. At the end of the letter he gives some very simple…
Town Talk: Live Oak splash pad closes early
Christian Peterson Reporter@riverbendnews.org The splash pad at the First Federal Sportsplex has closed a few weeks early this season. Unfortunately, due to supply chain issues, Suwannee Parks and Recreation was unable to…