Terri L. Gaylord, 59, passed away on Monday, Sept. 13, 2021, in Valdosta, Ga. Gaylord was born on October 18, 1961, in Valdosta, to Claude Johnson and Margaret Gibbs DeLoach. She was…
Bettie J. Oxendine
Bettie J. Oxendine, of Jasper, passed away on Monday, Aug. 30, 2021, at North Florida Regional Medical Center in Gainesville, Fla. Oxendine was a longtime resident of Jasper. She was the widow…
Around the Banks: Thoughts of fall
I am thinking about the fall of the year, my favorite season. Some terms, common during my years of growing up in north central Florida, are almost like a foreign language to…
Emerald’s Gem Box: Children learn what they live
I was talking to a teenager the other day and she was telling me how, when she gets in trouble, at home, she gets slapped. I was horrified. I know this seems…
Joey Allen Broughton sentenced to 36 months
By Lee Trawick Riverbend News On Sunday, Aug. 27, 2017, a 911 call was made to the Lafayette County Sheriff’s Office concerning a single-vehicle accident on a dirt road on Northwest Banta Acres…
Jasper homicide remains unsolved
By Christian Peterson Riverbend News On Dec. 30, 2017, around 10 p.m., 44-year-old Jasper resident, Jaworski Williams, was found dead in his residence. Upon further investigation, the death was revealed to be…
FHP seeks help in identifying crash victim
By Danny Federico Riverbend News UPDATE: The victim has been positively identified and next of kin notification has been completed. Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) investigators are requesting assistance from the community in…
Mario Thomas takes the Hornets to the promised land
By Lee Trawick Riverbend News On Friday, Sept. 10, the Lafayette Hornets invaded Trenton High School to battle the Trenton Tigers on their home turf. The Tigers got the ball first, but…
Westwood Christian School honors first responders in remembrance of 9/11
By Lee Trawick Riverbend News Westwood Christian School (WCS) holds a chapel service every Wednesday for their students and anyone that wishes to join. However, on Wednesday, Sept. 8, their service was…
Meet Lafayette High School’s new band director Hannah Williams
By Sydney Holder Riverbend News Lafayette High School (LHS) alumni Hannah Williams has returned to her hometown as the new band director for the 2021-22 school year. Williams kicked the year off…
Mayor Davis signs proclamation for Constitution Week
By Danny Federico Riverbend News On Monday, Aug. 30, Live Oak Mayor Frank Davis signed a proclamation officially declaring the week of Friday, Sept. 17, through Thursday, Sept. 23, as Constitution Week….
Mary Ellen Fitzpatrick
Mary Ellen Fitzpatrick, 90, of Fayetteville, Ga., passed away on Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2021. She was born Dec. 8, 1930, to Floyd and Esther Peterson in Howell, Ga. Fitzpatrick is preceded in…
Suwannee County fire assessment and solid waste taxes increase
By Danny Federico Riverbend News On Tuesday. Sept. 7, the Suwannee County Board of Commissioners spent over five hours in their regular scheduled meeting, usually held at the Judicial Annex Building, going…
Shoplifter gets more than bargained for in Walmart drug bust
By Christian Peterson Riverbend News On Thursday, Sep. 9, at 10:59 p.m., 51-year-old Julie Lynn Lake, of Mayo, was arrested for possession of marijuana; retail theft; possession of a controlled substance; possession…
The Bulldogs battled back over the Wolverines
By Mike Johnson Riverbend News This week’s game was a battle for the records as the Suwannee Bulldogs hosted the Westside Wolverines. This would be their first matchup and both teams weren’t sure…
Pilgrim’s Pride donates $50,000 to SHS Agriculture Program
By Terry Vickers, RIVEROAK Technical College Contributor On Tuesday, Aug. 17, the Suwannee High School (SHS) Agriculture Program received a $50,000 donation from Pilgrim’s Pride. According to Pilgrim’s Pride, “Our company values…
Wings Over Suwannee to bring high flying fun
By Danny Federico Riverbend News Aviation enthusiasts, both young and old alike, get ready to enjoy high flying fun at the Wings Over Suwannee Fly-In festival on Saturday, Sept. 18, at the…