By Concepcion Ledezma Riverbend News With a berth to the baseball state final four on the line, Hamilton County High School (HCHS) coach Chris Howard went back to the well in the…
Branford cruises to the Final Four
By Lee Trawick Riverbend News On Tuesday, May 11, at Branford High School, the Lady Buccaneers entertained a packed stadium with fans lined around the field, at the expense of the Taylor…
Date set for Live Oak Freedom Festival
By Susan K. Lamb Riverbend News The July 4 weekend will be a time to finally celebrate America, Florida and Suwannee County again after pandemic shutdowns in 2020-2021. In 2020, the festival…
Missing boater found in Suwannee River
By Danny Federico Riverbend News The search for a missing boater ended Wednesday night, May 5, after his body was recovered from the Suwannee River. The boater, identified as Andor Dora of…
Lafayette FFA racks up month of achievements
By Chad Lyons Contributor Lafayette High School FFA livestock team finishes sixth in CDE State Finals The 2021 Florida Future Farmers of America (FFA) Livestock Evaluation Career Development Event (CDE) State Finals…
Family affair Father-mother-daughter trio spearhead Corinth Christian Academy softball team
By Concepcion Ledezma Riverbend News Corinth Christian Academy (CCA) softball head coach Anson Creech frequently expresses that he reminds himself he is married to his assistant coach, BJ Creech. Add to the…
Pineview holds First Annual STEMposium
By Danny Federico Riverbend News Suwannee Pineview Elementary School held their First Annual STEMposium on Thursday, April 29. The event, which took place from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., featured a student…
Buchanan publishes her first book
By Mickey Starling Riverbend News Mary Wells Buchanan, a retired educator who lives in the Hickory Grove community, has published her first book. Her cookbook, “Someone” Learns How to Cook the Southern…
Around the Banks: Memories
My maternal grandparents, the late J. Boman and Annie Taylor lived outside Live Oak off of Nobles Ferry Road. I traveled with my parents to Live Oak many times during my childhood….
Missing boater found in Suwannee River
By Danny Federico Riverbend News The search for a missing boater, identified as Andor Dora of O’Brien, ended Wednesday night, May 5, after his body was recovered from the Suwannee River. According…
Missing boater being searched for on Suwannee River
By Cheltsie Holbrook Riverbend News Officials and crews are currently searching for a missing person on the Suwannee River. According to officials, the crash happened Tuesday night, May 4, as a man…
Health advisory issued for Withlacoochee River
By Rick Patrick Riverbend News On Wednesday, April 28, the Madison County and Hamilton County offices of the Florida Department of Health (DOH) issued a health advisory for those living along and…
Around the Banks: Dorothy L. Bryant
I first met her in the fall of 1970 and I was immediately stricken by her mellifluous speaking voice—each word, each syllable pronounced with precision. She reminded me a lot of the…
Dewey James Davis
Dewey James Davis, 87, of Mayo, Fla., passed away Monday, April 19, 2021, surrounded by his loving family in his home. The Dallas, Texas, native moved to Mayo in 1983. Davis was…
Dorothy L. Lord, PhD
Dr. Dorothy L. Lord passed away on Sunday, May 2, 2021, in Fernandina Beach, Fla., following a courageous battle with Alzheimer’s. Lord was born at home on the family farm in Suwannee…
Word up! Join Lafayette County Public Library’s Summer Reading Program
By Danny Federico Riverbend News Ready to begin a new chapter over summer break? Then, join the Lafayette County Public Library’s 2021 Summer Reading Program! This summer reading program is completely free…
First Baptist Church of Jasper feeds those in need
By Leah Hodges Riverbend News First Baptist Church of Jasper fed around 100 families at their most recent drive-through food pantry on Friday, April 16. Almost four pallets of food were distributed…