Robin R. Ogles passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by family on Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021. She was born on March 10, 1961, in Lancaster, Ohio, to the late James M….
Around the Banks: Happy Halloween
Once before the wonder of imagination began to petrify with age, I absolutely loved Halloween. In our school at South Hamilton Elementary, in White Springs, we all looked forward to the annual …
Emerald’s Gem Box: Why I do what I do…I want to help change the world. Or, at least my corner of it.
One year ago, I wrote a column entitled “I want to change my corner of the world.” Those words seem to best describe why I love the newspaper business. We all have…
School board recognizes students for perfect FSA Scores
By Danny Federico, Riverbend News The Lafayette County School Board held a regular meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 19, at 6 p.m., in the Administration Building’s school board meeting room, located at 363…
Head-on collision results in fatality
By Christian Peterson, Riverbend News A head-on collision took place on County Road 18 near County Road 131, in Columbia County, on Tuesday, Oct. 19, at approximately 7:04 a.m. According to the…
Michael Wendle Nettles
Michael Wendle Nettles, 61, of McAlpin, passed away unexpectedly and peacefully on Monday, Oct. 18, 2021. The Lake City, Florida-born native lived in McAlpin for 30 years. Nettles loved his country and…
Suwannee Middle School raises over $1,000 during Pink Wars Week
By Suwannee Middle School, Contributor Suwannee Middle School (SMS) is hosting a Pink Wars Week in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month this week from Monday, Oct. 18, through Friday, Oct. 22….
Tragedy strikes Live Oak
By Lee Trawick Riverbend News On Sunday, Oct.10, a fatal incident occurred involving Live Oak residents Joe Danby Lewis (38) and Johnathan Bryce Galloway (42). The incident involving the two gentlemen took place…
Charges continue to pile on Brittany Cooper
By Lee Trawick Riverbend News Charges continue to pile on Brittany Cooper, former Hamilton County Attorney, following her arrest by the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office on Thursday, Aug. 26, where she faced multiple…
Suwannee tops 50
By Lee Trawick Riverbend News On Friday, Oct. 15, the Suwannee High School Bulldogs varsity football team played host to the Paxon Eagles at Paul Langford Stadium. It was the conclusion of a…
God works in wondrous ways
By Christian Peterson Riverbend News On Wednesday, Sept. 29, 22-year-old Cali Chaillou and her boyfriend, Lathon Hurst, were in a terrible car accident in Live Oak. Hurst escaped with minimal harm, but Chaillou…
Across The River Roaster is officially open
By Christian Peterson Riverbend News Across The River Roaster, the new coffee shop and next evolution of Arise, had its grand opening on Friday, Oct. 1. Open from 8 a.m. until 5…
Around the Banks: Reverie
Being lost in one’s thoughts is called a reverie; kind of daydreaming and taking a trip in one’s own mind. On Tuesday, Oct. 5, I experienced a reverie with three people: me,…
National Security: Suicide bombers
On Aug. 26, a suicide bomber in a crowd outside the Kabul Airport in Afghanistan killed and injured hundreds of innocents. Among the dead were 13 U.S. servicemen and women, mostly Marines….
Letter to the Editor: Camp Cherry Lake modernization is desperately needed
I’ve spent the last 40 years fighting crime in Madison County with badge and book. I’ve arrested people when I had to, but I prefer teaching trades and other paths to lawful…
Constance “Connie” Humphries Nettles
Constance “Connie” Humphries Nettles, 70, of O’Brien, passed away on Wednesday, Oct. 6, 2021. She was surrounded by her loving husband of almost 48 years, Benny and their three daughters, Stephanie, Rachel…
Constance “Connie” Humphries Nettles
Constance “Connie” Humphries Nettles, 70, of O’Brien, passed away on Wednesday, Oct. 6, 2021. She was surrounded by her loving husband of almost 48 years, Benny and their three daughters, Stephanie, Rachel…