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…
Helping youth live Godly
The author of Psalm 119, in the second stanza (verses 9-16), asks the question, “How can a young man keep his way pure?” His answer, “By keeping it according to Thy word.”…
Man arrested in Suwannee County after alleged Palm Beach shooting
Grace McAlister reporter1@riverbendnews.org On Tuesday, Nov. 22, members of the Suwannee County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) Investigations Division assisted the United States Marshal’s Office in capturing Joetavius Remon Jackson, 37, of Live Oak….
Christmas on the Square to make Live Oak merry and bright
Grace McAlister reporter1@riverbendnews.org The Suwannee County Chamber of Commerce will continue to hold its 38th Annual Christmas on the Square this December. Christmas on the Square is a three-day event that will…
Man drowns in Suwannee River
Grace McAlister reporter1@riverbendnews.org On Saturday, Nov. 19, at approximately 2:14 p.m., a man was reported to have drowned in the Suwannee River at the Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park. According to…
Shyril Elizabeth Norris
March 1, 1950 – November 22, 2022- Shyril Elizabeth Norris, 72, of Suwannee passed away at Bedrock Nursing Facility in Lake City, Fla., after lengthy medical issues. Together, with her husband L.B….
Lighthouse Christian Center hosts veterans
Christian Peterson reporter@riverbendnews.org On Saturday, Nov. 12, Lighthouse Christian Center, located at 772 N Hwy 51 in Mayo, took the time to honor Veterans. Veterans and residents from all over enjoyed the…