Carolyn Saft Contributor Gardening in North Florida in the summertime is like being in an outdoor sauna. After a few minutes outside, you may be ready to let the weeds take over…
Community gathers for Day Community Center Opening
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com Day Town recently celebrated the grand opening of its new community Center while holding a Community Health and Wellness Event. During the event, vendors from various organizations came out…
Lafayette County Sheriff’s Office welcomes new employees
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Lafayette County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) recently welcomed three new additions to its growing team. Sheriff Brian Lamb welcomed two new deputies, Josh Bliebdrey and Josh Creech, as well…
Lafayette Commission approves resolutions
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Tuesday, April 22, the Lafayette County Board of County Commissioners met for its regularly scheduled meeting. The commission first opened the second public hearing regarding the Community Block…
Jasper City Council and the public thank Public Works Director
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Thursday, April 18, the Jasper City Council met for its regularly scheduled meeting. The meeting began with the approval of the agenda, at which time the council added…
Suwannee Commissioners focus on grant submission concerns
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Tuesday, April 15, the Suwannee County Board of County Commissioners met for its regularly scheduled meeting. The meeting began with the approval of the previous meeting’s minutes, followed…
Live Oak City Council hears public comments on CDBG grant
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Live Oak City Council convened for its regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, April 8, following a ceremony honoring law enforcement agencies, including the Live Oak Police Department, for…
Mathis gets road closed while linemen acknowledged
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com Since January, Hamilton County realtor Jorrie Mathis has wanted to get a stretch of public road closed to the public and has petitioned the county to act on this….
Today Can Be Different: God, the reason for our hope
God, the reason for our hope When was the last time tears streamed down your face, your heart ached, and your thoughts were too jumbled to think clearly? When did you know…
Living God’s Ways: Describing the Mindset of Gentiles
After Paul encouraged the Ephesians to have unity within their congregation, he turns his attention to encouraging them to not walk “as the Gentiles also walk.” He begins by describing the mindset…
Around the Banks
School always started the same every day: the pledge of allegiance, then someone would pray. Not every kid made the team when they tried. We got disappointed and that was all right;…
Two Branford men arrested for alleged lewd material possession
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com Two Branford men were arrested recently for possession of child sex abuse material, according to a press release from the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE). “The arrests are…
Convicted felon charged for alleged narcotics, ammo possession
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com A known convicted felon was arrested on Thursday, April 17, after being seen in front of Holy Cross Christian Academy acting suspiciously. Suwannee County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) deputies arrested…
License Plate Reader catches Marion County man with warrant
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com Showing the power of modern police technology, Suwannee County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) deputies apprehended a Marion County man with outstanding warrants in Bradford County on Tuesday, April 15. SCSO…
LOFD receives 50 smoke detectors
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Tuesday, April 15, the Live Oak Fire Department (LOFD) received 50 BRK Brand smoke alarms from O’Brien-based Security Safe, Inc. and Rob Cathcart State Farm. The donation was…
Suwannee County initiates audit of Emergency Management office
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Suwannee County Board of County Commissioners came together for an emergency meeting early Tuesday morning, April 22, at the Judicial Annex. The purpose of the meeting was to…
House of Representatives honor Deputy Dalton
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com The State House of Representatives recently honored Suwannee County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) Deputy Justin Dalton during a session of the House of Representatives on Wednesday, April 16. Deputy Dalton…