Rick Patrick reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Tuesday, Oct. 18, former State Attorney for the third judicial circuit, Jeff Siegmeister, finally learned his fate after pleading guilty to four of the charges in his 12-charge…
Two tigers find sanctuary in Suwannee County
Grace McAlister reporter1@riverbendnews.org The Mystic Jungle Educational Facility is one of Live Oak’s unique, hidden treasures. The non-profit is owned by Vera and Mark Chaples, both native Floridians with a lifelong passion…
Helping Hands travel to Port Charlotte in wake of Hurricane Ian
Lee Trawick Reporter2@riverbendnews.org The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (LDS) from Live Oak, Branford and White Springs joined together with branches and wards from Lake City, Macclenny and Lake Butler…
Walk 4 Life raises awareness for pregnancy support
Grace McAlister Reporter1@riverbendnews.org On Saturday, Oct. 8, the Pregnancy Care Center hosted its annual 5k Run/Walk 4 Life. This event allowed people of all ages to actively demonstrate their support for the…
Share love with your favorite recipes
Katherine Allen Contributor Cooking is a blast, especially when people enjoy the food you have prepared. When asked for a copy of your recipe, share safety along with the instructions. Research has…
White Springs author releases newest novel
Grace McAlister Reporter1@riverbendnews.org Local author Amanda Harris has announced the release of her latest work, “Hollow Harbor.” It is a novel set in coastal Maine over the course of a single summer…
Sally Chaires-Johnson
Sally Chaires-Johnson, a resident of Live Oak, Fla., passed away on Monday, Oct. 10, 2022. Mrs. Sally Chaires-Johnson was born on April 23, 1931, in Live Oak, Fla. She is survived by…
Town Talk: Jasper goes “ale” out
Christian Peterson Reporter@riverbendnews.org Hamilton County is growing and at the center of its growth is the city of Jasper. It was recently announced the Special Operations Forces Brewing Company (SOF) would be…
Live Oak man arrested after car chase
Christian Peterson Reporter@riverbendnews.org On Thursday, Oct. 13, Deputy Larson Zimmerman with Suwannee County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) was sent to a residence near 189th Road in Live Oak. The sheriff’s office had been…
Four inducted into Suwannee High School’s Hall-of-Fame
Lee Trawick Reporter2@riverbendnews.org Suwannee High School (SHS) athletics has a long rich history of producing great athletes. From State Championship teams to individual State Champions, many of the program’s athletes have gone…
Lafayette golf lays up just short against Cowboys
Lee Trawick Reporter2@riverbendnews.org The Lafayette High School golf team traveled to face off against district foe, the Madison County Cowboys on Tuesday, Oct. 4. Over the course of the regular season, the…
Lady Bulldogs witness Donaldson destroy personal record
Lee Trawick Reporter2@riverbendews.org On Tuesday, Oct. 4, the Suwannee High School girls’ golf team traveled to Quail Heights to take on the Columbia Lady Tigers and the Middleburg Lady Broncos. While the…
Lady Bucs dominate Lady Tigers at Quail Heights
Lee Trawick Reporter2@riverbendnews.org On Monday, Oct. 3, the Branford High School girls’ golf team traveled to Lake City to take on the Trenton Lady Tigers at Quail Heights Country Club. The Lady…
Bulldogs take third in Alligator Park Invitational
Lee Trawick Reporter2@riverbendnews.org On Tuesday, Oct. 4, the Suwannee High School cross country teams traveled to Lake City to compete in the Alligator Lake Invitational, featuring 14 teams in the boys’ division…
Bulldogs swim team navigates rough waters
Lee Trawick Reporter2@riverbendnews.org On Monday, Oct. 4, the Suwannee High School swim team traveled to Fernandina Beach for a tri-meet against the Fernandina Pirates and the Yulee Hornets. The Bulldogs were looking…
RIVEROAK Student Spotlight: Victoria Wood
Christian Peterson Reporter@riverbendnews.org Throughout their time at school, students at RIVEROAK Technical College have the chance to be featured as a student spotlight. RIVEROAK takes the time to highlight one of their…
Lafayette elementary announces September Students of the Month
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Lafayette Elementary School has announced its Students of the Months for the month of September. These students are nominated by their teacher due to their outstanding effort to be…