Lee Trawick Reporter2@riverbendnews.org “To us in America, the reflections of Armistice Day will be filled with solemn pride in the heroism of those who died in the country’s service and with gratitude…
Wellborn Community Association hosts successful Second Annual Cornbread Festival
Lee Trawick Reporter2@riverbendnews.org On Saturday, Nov. 5, the Wellborn Community Association (WCA) organized its Second Annual Cornbread Festival at Andrews Square. Among those that went out of their way to help organize…
Michael Philip Wilson
Michael Philip Wilson (Mickey), 71, of Mayo, Fl., passed away on September 16, 2022, surrounded by his family after a long illness. He leaves behind his wife of 40 years, Tonya M….
Florida teen still missing
Christian Peterson reporter@riverbendnews.org In mid-October, 14-year-old Demiah Appling went missing from the area of Suwannee Gardens in Old Town, Fla. Since her disappearance, the community has shown tremendous support. “We want to…
Is it time to have that conversation with God?
After giving in to temptation, how would you fill in the blanks of this sentence: “The reason I chose to (name the behavior) is because I (state your reason)”? Would your story…
Lafayette’s Downtown Christmas happening this Saturday
Christian Peterson reporter@riverbendnews.org On Saturday, Nov. 26, the Lafayette County Chamber of Commerce will host its Second Annual Downtown Christmas. The event will start at 10 a.m. with vendors and entertainment filling…
Live Oak woman charged with false imprisonment
Grace McAlister reporter1@riverbendnews.org On Sunday, Nov. 13, at approximately 2:07 a.m., Live Oak Police Department (LOPD) Officer B. Taylor responded to a residence in reference to a female being held at gunpoint….
Suwannee Springcrest Elementary hosts toy drive
Grace McAlister reporter1@riverbendnews.org Suwannee Springcrest Elementary (SSE) heard about Pine Island Elementary School’s (PIES) struggles through a former employee, Wendy Stevens, whose daughter-law teaches there. The SSE Student Lighthouse Team decided to…
Pizza Hut to host Fifth Annual Thanksgiving Dinner
Grace McAlister reporter1@riverbendnews.org On Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, Nov. 24, Pizza Hut in Live Oak will be hosting its Fifth Annual Thanksgiving Dinner. For no cost, the public can visit Pizza Hut, located…
Tillotson leads Bulldogs to the second round of the playoffs
Lee Trawick Reporter2@riverbendnews.org On Friday, Nov. 11, the Suwannee High School Bulldogs (8-2) began their playoff chase by hosting the Walton Braves (7-3). Entering the game, the Bulldogs had relied on their…
Time to remember the work of our farmers
Amy Croft Contributor Thanksgiving season is a time that many Americans gather with their families and reflect upon many blessings. One of those blessings is a nutritious and diverse food supply produced…
Around the Banks
Today I took out my Thanksgiving decorations. I am one of those people who absolutely loves Thanksgiving. In fact, it’s my favorite holiday. In the stores I often have to search a…
New Harmony United Methodist Church to host guest speaker
Grace McAlister Reporter1@riverbendnews.org Gilbert Macias of Miami, Fla., will be a guest speaker at New Harmony United Methodist Church on Sunday, Nov. 20. Macias is a concert pianist and will be bringing…
Dive into swim with Trinity Yates
Christian Peterson Reporter@riverbendnews.org Trinity Yates was born June 28, 2005, in Gainseville, Fla. For the past 11 years she has been raised by her grandparents, Robert and Barbara Yates. She has a…
Kinetic Names Reynolds Central, South Georgia Assistant Retail Sales Manager
Kinetic Contributor Amanda Reynolds of Moultrie has been named Central and South Georgia assistant retail sales manager for highspeed fiber internet provider Kinetic. “We’re excited to see Amanda step into this important…
Branford residents enjoy annual spook-tacular Fall Festival
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Saturday, Oct. 29, the Branford High School (BHS) Interact Club worked in conjunction with the Rotary Club of Branford and community leaders to put together BHS’s annual Fall…
Riverbend News offering free Thanksgiving turkeys
Lee Trawick Reporter2@riverbendnews.org As Thanksgiving nears, Riverbend News will offer free turkeys on a first-come, first-served basis from Thursday, Nov. 17, until Wednesday, Nov. 23, or until they are gone. Turkeys can…