DOH — Lafayette Contributor The Florida Department of Health in Lafayette County (DOH-Lafayette) invites residents to attend its Community Health and Wellness Event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, April…
GFWC Woman’s Club of Live Oak to host Makers Market
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com The General Federation of Women’s Clubs (GFWC) of Live Oak is excited to announce its first Makers Market, taking place on Saturday, April 12, at the Live Oak Woman’s…
Second Harvest to host Nutrition Education Classes
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com Second Harvest of the Big Bend is gearing up for a series of quarterly classes focused on nutrition and mindful eating. Three Nutrition Education classes are scheduled to take…
Celestial events in April: Will you catch the meteor shower?
Heather Ainsley reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com For those who enjoy looking skyward, March proved to be an interesting month, with the presence of several neighboring planets visible in the nighttime sky, as well as the…
Carol Dotson
Carol Dotson, 90, much-loved wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend, passed away on Friday, April 4, 2025, in Crawfordville, Fla. She was born on Dec. 2, 1934, to Ted and Lenora Archer…
Suwannee Commissioners approve multiple ordinances
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Tuesday, April 1, the Suwannee County Board of County Commissioners met for its regularly scheduled meeting. The meeting began with the approval of the minutes, with one correction….
Jennings Town Council comes together for monthly meeting
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Jennings Town Council met for its monthly meeting on Tuesday, April 1, at the Town Hall. The meeting, which lasted less than 10 minutes, provided no new updates…
Living God’s way: Speaking truth in love grows Christians
When one speaks to an immature Christian with the intent of causing them to grow to maturity, it is mandatory that one speak the truth, but it must be done with love….
Today can be different: Guilty, but forgiven
Are you overwhelmingly discouraged – and so, so, so embarrassed? As you make big stupid choices and constant small ones, do you feel as if the guilt of your sins will eventually…
Around the Banks
Southern families in rural provincial areas always have a few members of the family who know how “so and so” is kin to “so and so.” Years ago, a lady from up…
Ninth Annual Suwannee River Catfish Festival happening Saturday
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Saturday, April 12, catfish lovers from all around will have the opportunity to make their way down to the Suwannee River Greenway in Branford for the annual Catfish…
Law enforcement investigating suspicious death in Hamilton County
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Tuesday, April 1, the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) announced that it is collaborating with the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) and the Jasper Police Department (JPD)…
Town Talk: Kroger delivery is stopping
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com Citizens of Suwannee, Hamilton and Lafayette Counties have been enjoying the luxury of Kroger delivery for the past year. However, this luxury is coming to an end. Users of…
Puppy left fighting for life after severe abuse lands man in jail
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com A severe case of animal cruelty leaving a puppy fighting for its life in an Orlando-area hospital resulted in the arrest of a Live Oak man on Monday, March…
White Springs dissolution bill clears first hurdle
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com House Bill 4079, which was filed by Representative Jason and Senator Corey Simon on Friday, March 7, was reviewed by the Intergovernmental Affairs Committee on Tuesday, April 1. If…
Arrest Made involving minor: Alleged sexual misconduct
Live Oak Police Department Contributor On Thursday, April 3, the Live Oak Police Department (LOPD) responded to a complaint of lewd, lascivious sexual misconduct involving a minor child. As officers were en…
Farm Share distributions draw hundreds throughout Suwannee County
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com Hundreds of people lined up throughout multiple locations in Suwannee County on Thursday, March 13, as Farm Share volunteers passed out boxes of nutritional items to families in need…