John S. Nobles, age 92, of Columbus, Ga., passed away on Wednesday, July 27, 2022. Nobles was born June 1, 1930, in Van Nuys, Calif.Nobles is survived by his loving wife, Rozzie…
Jeannette “Jan” Estep
Jeannette “Jan” Estep, 82, of Live Oak, Fla., passed away on Thursday, June 30, 2022. Estep was born on March 14, 1940, in Watertown, S.D., to the late Eva (Davis) and Oliver…
Joy Smith
Joy Smith, age 89, of Branford, Fla., passed away Saturday, July 16, at her home following a brief illness. She was born on Sept. 29, 1932, in Boston, Ga., living most of…
Do you recognize this person?
Grace McAlisterReporter1@riverbendnews.org The pictured individual was photographed at the scene of a burglary in the 9400 block of 105th Drive near Itchetucknee Trailer Park (Ross Trailer Park), according to the Suwannee County…
Hueston Morrill signs with the New York Yankees
Lee TrawickReporter2@riverbendnews.org Hueston Morrill is a Suwannee High School graduate class of 2018. As a member of the Bulldogs, Morrill had a storied career, beginning with his ability to perform as a…
Bo Bonds signs with Blue Jays
Lee TrawickReporter2@riverbendnews.org Bo Bonds is a Suwannee High School (SHS) graduate and a member of the 2019 Bulldogs baseball Final Four team. Bonds dominated the high school ranks, where he graduated with…
Pastor spotlight: Steve Boyd of Hatchbend Apostolic Church
Grace McAlisterReporter1@riverbendnews.org Steve Boyd was born on May 9, 1962, in Winter Haven, Fla., but at a very young age, his mother and father moved to Hatchbend. He lived there until graduation…
Live Oak 386, your hometown Gospel rap
Christian PetersonReporter@riverbendnews.org Trenton Anderson is a well-known man throughout Suwannee County, but he is even better known by his musical persona, Live Oak 386. Born on May 13, 1987, Live Oak 386…
Lafayette 4-Hers learn about conservation and restoration
Christian PetersonReporter@riverbendnews.org Lafayette 4-H continued its patter of education during the week of Sunday, July 10. This time, instead of a focus on the USA, the focus was on natural conservation and…
Skulls, Skins and Snakes: Hamilton County UF/IFAS holds Summer Adventure Series
Grace McAlisterReporter1@riverbendnews.org The Hamilton County UF/IFAS Extension kicked off its Summer Adventure Series at Stephen Foster State Park with an exhibit titled Skulls, Skins and Snakes. Park Ranger Jessica Watkins introduced both…
Lance Everette Frier
Lance Everette Frier passed away at the age of 52 in Augusta, Ga. Lance was born on Feb. 11, 1970, to Barbara Frier Greer (Dorsey) and Lester Frier (Sandra). Lance had two…
Lafayette Adult Education students host graduation
Lisa HancockContributor Lafayette Adult Education held graduation in the Lafayette High School Library on Monday, June 27, at 6:30 p.m. Jodi Tillman, Director of Big Bend Technical College, was the guest speaker…
Five-dollar movies are back
Christian PetersonReporter@riverbendnews.org It’s official, AMC Theatres $5 Discount Tuesdays are back! Every Tuesday, tickets for any movie will be available for $5 to members of the AMC Stubs loyalty program, which is…
And the winner is…Brittany Ward!
Danny FedericoReporter3@riverbendnews.org Congratulations to Brittany Ward for being the winner of The Riverbend News’ Wild Adventures ticket giveaway! Ward received a ticket voucher for four single-day admissions to Wild Adventures’ Celebrate America…
The Mayo clocktower restoration is complete
Christian PetersonReporter@riverbendnews.org Lafayette County has always had a beautiful courthouse, its crown being a large clocktower on the top. On Dec. 15, 2021 , the clock tower and dome were removed to…
Live Oak loses city councilman
Christian PetersonReporter@riverbendnews.org Live Oak city councilman James Donald “Don” Allen tragically passed away on Saturday, July 16. Allen was born on Aug. 23, 1949, making him 72-years-old when he passed. He was…
“Beyond the Polls” Happening this Thursday
Danny Federicoreporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Do you have questions for the people you’re voting for? Come to the first ever “Beyond the Polls” Political Forum hosted by Riverbend News to get all your answers! Meet…