James “Jim” Decator Beaty went home to be with Jesus on Dec. 5, 2020, at age 88. He was a hard-working man who loved his family, his Lord and his country. His…
Otis Cevel Lyons, Jr.
Otis Cevel Lyons, Jr., 66, of Live Oak, Fla., passed away on Friday, Dec. 11, 2020. Junior was born on July 15, 1954, in Clearwater, Fla., to Otis Cevel Lyons, Sr. and…
Around the banks
Each year many people make one or more New Year’s Resolutions. Some are kept and some are not. I thought about the making of New Year’s resolutions. This year, the only one…
Emerald’s Gem Box: Happy New Year!
2021 is here! Hallelujah! I don’t think there has ever been another year in history that everyone in the entire world has wanted to see gone more than the year 2020! Usually,…
Harbor Freight Tools to open a store in Live Oak
By Susan K. Lamb Riverbend News Harbor Freight Tools has announced it has signed a deal to open a new location in the City of Live Oak. That location will be in the…
Motorcycle group blesses servers
By Ramsey Sullivan Riverbend News On Saturday, Nov. 14, Joe Copeland, of Valdosta, organized a “Good Samaritan” motorcycle ride to Big Wood BBQ, in Live Oak. Those who wanted to participate in the…
Jasper letters head to the North Pole
By Starr Munro Riverbend News The Hamilton County Chamber of Commerce (COC) has organized a “Letters to Santa” event for their younger citizens. The special mailbox can be found at the local fire…
Suwannee 4-H holds 13th Annual Holiday Bake-Off
By Danny Federico Riverbend News Suwannee County 4-H held their 13th Annual Holiday Bake-Off on Monday, Dec. 14, at the Suwannee County Extension Office Coliseum, located at 1302 11th Street SW in Live…
Stephen Foster park receives $20,000 donation
By Danny Federico Riverbend News On Wednesday, Nov. 11, the Stephen Foster Citizens Support Organization (CSO) received a $20,000 donation from Nutrien, an organization which has been partnered with the CSO for over…
Dewayne Peacock
Dewayne Peacock, age 64, of Jennings, Fla., passed away on Nov. 26, 2020 at his home. Dewayne was married to the love of his life, Wanda Bennett Peacock for 47 years. The…
Edward William Oliva
Edward William Oliva, age 91, aka “The Candy Man”, passed away at his home in Dowling Park, Fla., on Dec. 2, 2020 with his daughter at his side. Edward Oliva was born…
Artificial vs. real trees…how to decide
By Sylvia Willis Extension Agent Contributor Who doesn’t love decorating for the holiday season? I know as soon as Dec. 1 hits, it’s time to put up my decorations and set up the…
Around the banks of the Suwannee
Food preparation and regional food said a great deal more about a culture at one time than it does today. The reason – all kinds of foods are more prevalent. Who, in…
Emerald’s Gem Box: Merry Christmas
The countdown is finally over …… Christmas is here! Let the fun begin! Hundreds of glasses of milk and cookies will be left out, with only crumbs and an empty glass left…
Congressman proposes the “You Must Be Alive To Vote Act”
By Kathrine Alderman Riverbend News At a meeting of Congress on Wednesday, Dec. 2, Brian Babin of the House of Representatives introduced the “You Must Be Alive To Vote Act of 2020.” As…
Lafayette County holds Board of Commissioners meeting
By Danny Federico Riverbend News The Lafayette County Commission held a Board of County Commissioners meeting on Monday, Dec. 14, at 9 a.m. at the Lafayette County Courthouse in Mayo, Fla. Commissioners in…
Meet the Branford Girls Weightlifting team
Photo courtesy of Misty Ward The Branford High School Lady Bucs started their weightlifting season on Wednesday, Nov. 18, with a meet against Suwannee High School, Hamilton County High School and Bradford…