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…
William A. Patterson
William A. Patterson, Sr., 87, passed away on Sunday, July 10, 2022 at his home surrounded by family in Port St. Lucie, Fla.Patterson was born in Boalsburg, Pa., on Sept. 9, 1934….
Joyce Elaine George
Joyce Elaine George (Hahn) passed away peacefully at the age of 81 in Lake City, Fla. George was born on April 22, 1941, to Merle and Inda Haskins Hahn and met the…
High school students are mechatronic engineers during summer camp at North Florida College
NFCContributor High school students from Hamilton, Jefferson, Lafayette and Madison Counties, and as well as Lake Park, Ga., explored the fields of mechanics, electronics and computing during North Florida College’s (NFC) Mechatronics…
Ayden Phillips competes in Wood Bat National Championships
Lee TrawickReporter2@riverbendnews.org On Friday, June 24, Live Oak native Ayden Phillips traveled to Marietta, Ga., to play in the 15u Wood Bat National Championships. There, his team—the Aces—competed with 362 other teams…
Branford makes sparks fly for the
Danny FedericoReporter3@riverbendnews.org Branford celebrated Independence Day on Monday, July 4, with an explosive festival. Already expected to be larger than previous years, the event—organized by the Branford River Reunion Committee—lured plenty of…
Jasper native celebrates 100th birthday with community garden
Grace McAlisterReporter1@riverbendnews.org Winnie Baldwin turned 100-years-old on Monday, July 4. During the last 100 years, Baldwin has done many things; most important to her was being a wife for 62 years. Together,…
Hope Jones Carter
Hope Jones Carter, age 75, of Live Oak, passed away on Thursday, June 30, 2022, at Haven Hospice Suwannee Valley Care Center in Lake City, following a lengthy illness. Carter was born…
Howard Donald Freeman
Howard Donald Freeman, 91, of Lake City, died peacefully on Monday, July 4, 2022, at Haven Hospice in Gainesville. Freeman was born on July 28, 1930, in Genoa (Hamilton County Fla.) to…