By Rick Patrick Riverbend News After numerous delays and continuances, the trial of former U.S. State Attorney Jeff Siegmeister is finally set to begin. On Wednesday, Feb. 24, a 12-count, 33-page grand…
Valdosta State gets more than a softball player in Evie Pitts
By Lee Trawick Riverbend News Evie Pitts is a senior at Branford High School and plays centerfield for the Lady Buccaneers varsity softball team. Pitts roams centerfield like a tiger in a…
The Lafayette Hornets bounce back for Homecoming
By Lee Trawick Riverbend News On Friday, Sept. 24, the Lafayette High School Hornets concluded their 2021 Homecoming festivities by hosting the Paxon School of Advanced Studies Golden Eagles at Dale Walker Field…
Welcoming special guest pastors, Mark and Trina Hankins
By Christian Peterson Riverbend News Join Melody church for four special services presented by Mark and Trina Hankins. Mark and Trina Hankins travel nationally and internationally, preaching the Word of God…
Live Oak Rotary Club to open splash pad for 100th anniversary
By Grace McAlisterRiverbend News Live Oak’s Rotary Club is building a splash park at the First Federal Sportsplex on Silas Drive. as a monument to the club’s 100-year anniversary of dedication and…
John Robert Frank
John Robert Frank, 62 of Mayo, passed away on Thursday Sept. 16, 2021, at Shand’s Hospital at the University of Florida following an extended illness. Frank was born May 28, 1959, in…
Patricia “Pat” Garvin Oehlert
Patricia “Pat” Garvin Oehlert, age 89, of Jasper passed away Monday, Sept. 13, 2021, at Lake City Medical Center in Lake City, following a brief illness. Pat was born in Macon, Ga.,…
Bobby Ray “BR549” Sistrunk
Bobby Ray “BR549” Sistrunk, age 85, of Live Oak. passed away on Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, at Lake City Medical Center in Lake City. Sistrunk was born in White Springs. on June…
Angela Gayle Jackson-Williams
A time to be born… Angela Gayle Jackson-Williams was born on Aug. 28, 1952, in Manhattan, N.Y. She was the daughter of the late Matthew and Bessie Jackson. Her siblings are Shiela…
Christian Concepts: When does life begin?
The abortion statutes of Texas were constitutionally challenged in the case of Roe v. Wade. The recent refusal of the Supreme Court of the United States to hear a ban on abortion…
Around the Banks: Lost traditions
The season of fall is upon us and, after reading last week’s column, many of you may think I suffered a mini stroke of sorts. I assure you the discombobulated terminology was…
Is Taco Bell really closing?
By Christian Peterson Riverbend News Recently, rumors have been circulating that Live Oak’s Taco Bell, located on Ohio Avenue, will be closing permanently. A screenshot circulated throughout social media showing an image saying…
Mayo Correctional Institution places first in K9 manhunt trials
By Christian Peterson Riverbend News On Monday, Sept. 13, Mayo Correctional Institution (CI) competed in the 2021 Southeastern States Manhunt Trials. Mayo CI’s K9 unit, including Sergeant Matt Thompkins, Officer Andy Lamb,…
Candlelight vigil held for 13 fallen soldiers
By Lee Trawick Riverbend News On Thursday, Sept. 2, at Millennium Park, located at 101-199 Pine Ave. SW, in Live Oak, many gathered for a candlelight vigil in honor of the ultimate sacrifice…
Stephen A. Haskell
Pastor/Chaplain Stephen A. Haskell, age 75, of Lake City, Fla., passed away on Wednesday, Sept. 1, 2021, at Lake City Medical Center in Lake City. Haskell was born in Fairmont, W. Va.,…
Steven D. Rogerson
Steven D. Rogerson, Sr., 68, passed away on Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2021, at the Capitol Regional Medical Center in Tallahassee, Fla., following an extended illness. He is the son of the late…
Ruth Ann Johnson
Ruth Ann Johnson, 65, of Live Oak, was reunited in heaven with her late husband on Wednesday, Sept. 15, 2021. She was a lifelong resident of Live Oak and recently retired from…