Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com *Note: At the time of writing, vote counts were 95 percent in. Not all numbers may be exactly the same once the vote count reaches 100 percent.* On Tuesday,…
First-ever Diane Osburn Memorial Gospel Festival to take place at Ellie Ray’s RV Resort
Grace McAlister Reporter1@riverbendnews.org The first-ever Diane Osburn Memorial Gospel Festival will take place from Friday, Nov. 11 to Sunday, Nov. 13, at Ellie Ray’s RV Resort. Diane passed away in her home…
Why is teaching hand washing in preschools important?
Nicole Washington Contributor Hand washing is essential to stop the spread of germs to everyone. I think that it is even more important in preschool groups. I am a preschool teacher. Every…
Crosses for Our Community Veterans Day display returns
Grace McAlister Reporter1@riverbendnews.org In November 2021, in honor of Veterans Day, Crosses for Our Community lined the streets of Live Oak with white crosses bearing the names of Veterans, both alive and…
The good, the bad and the ugly: Black Adam
Black Adam was released on Friday, Oct. 21, and is the newest installment into the DC Extended Universe (DCEU). The film follows the character of Teth-Adam (Dwayne Johnson), who is awoken after…
Former attorney of the Town of Jennings disciplined by Supreme Court
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….