By Danny Federico Riverbend News Four seniors from Suwannee High School (SHS) participated in National Signing Day on Wednesday, Feb. 3, in SHS’s auditorium. The four seniors, Jaquez Moore, Carson Frier, Janyah Alicea…
Lafayette County clock tower restoration coming soon
By Danny Federico Riverbend News Repairs to the Lafayette County Courthouse clock tower are expected to be made in the coming months. The repairs, which are estimated to begin in the spring, will…
America’s oldest colleges: Negroes were there all the while
By Gene Hall Youth Minister Providence M. B. Church Contributor “For every house is built by someone, but the builder of all things is God” (Hebrew 3:4). I was at a luncheon the…
LHS boys’ varsity soccer named District Champions
By Danny Federico Riverbend News The Lafayette High School (LHS) Hornets’ boys’ varsity soccer team was named District Champions after their 6-2 win over the Wolves of Saint Francis Catholic Academy (SFCA) on…
Harrison named Suwannee County District Spelling Bee winner
By Starr Munro Riverbend News Suwannee County School District (SCSD) crowned the Suwannee County District Spelling Bee winner on Thursday, Jan. 28, at the SCSD office, in Live Oak. Bradley Harrison, of Suwannee…
Native Suwannee County resident self-publishes second book
By Jennifer Campbell Contributor Public school teacher, author, singer/songwriter and host of the “Be Encouraged” webcast, Jennifer Joy Campbell, announced on Monday, Feb. 8, she will be publishing her second book, Worshiping God…
Emerald’s Gem Box: Heaven has gained two more angels
This past weekend my heart broke into a million pieces for a sweet, loving and caring young lady and her unborn son who died in a car wreck. Nicole Blair Surles was…
Around the Banks
When I was in grade school a hundred years ago, our teachers and principals taught more than reading, writing and arithmetic. We received a citizenship grade and that was given for how…
James Cooper
James Cooper, 82, transitioned to be with his Savior on Friday, Feb. 12, 2021, in Lake City. Viewing will be held on Friday, Feb. 19, from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. at…
Dr. Daniel Crews
Dr. Daniel Crews, age 68, of Live Oak, passed away on Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2021, at 11 a.m. surrounded by his loving wife and children. Dan was born in Bartow, Fla. and…
Allen Ray Buchanan
Allen Ray Buchanan, 87, of Mayo, passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2021, at the Suwannee Emergency Center in Live Oak, Fla. Ray was born Aug. 8, 1933, in Mayo to Allen…
Health advisory lifted
Rick Patrick Riverbend News The health advisory put in place on the Withlacoochee River in Madison and Hamilton Counties has been lifted. On Friday, Jan. 29, the Florida Department of Health placed…
Florida residents prioritized in vaccinations
By Danny Federico Riverbend News On Thursday, Jan. 21, Florida State Surgeon General Scott Rivkees, M.D., issued a public health advisory prioritizing Florida residents in receiving the COVID-19 vaccination. According to figures released…
“Ride for the Sasser” benefit ride to be held for Wyatt Sasser
By Danny Federico Riverbend News A benefit ride is being held in support of Wyatt Sasser, a Live Oak man who was in an early morning single motorcycle accident in Gainesville on Friday,…
The Pulpit “That saved a wretch like me?”
Perhaps there is no hymn more well-known in our world than John Newton’s “Amazing Grace.” The timeless emphasis on the love and goodness of God is still sung in churches all over…
Tabor wins Hamilton County District Spelling Bee
By Starr Munro Riverbend News The 2020-2021 Hamilton County District Spelling Bee was held on Thursday, Jan. 14, at the Hamilton County Elementary Schools media center. Six students competed for the district title…
SHS to host 2021 FHSAA Girls Weightlifting State Championship
By Danny Federico Riverbend News Suwannee High School (SHS), located at 1314 Pine Ave. SW in Live Oak, will be hosting the Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) 2021 Girls Weightlifting State…