By Starr Munro Riverbend News In a very telling decision made by Lafayette State Bank, the “Business of the Month” title in Mayo this October has gone to none other than the…
For the love of Suwannee
By Starr Munro Riverbend News Dozens of local residents of all ages came together on Saturday, Oct. 3, to share a common belief and goal. The belief being that human beings sometimes…
Additional LHS student arrested for bringing gun to school
By Cheltsie Holbrook Riverbend News On Tuesday, Oct. 6, the Lafayette County Sheriff’s Office announced the arrest of a third Lafayette High School (LHS) student who was arrested for bringing a gun…
SCSO K9 assists FHP with drug bust
By Bryant Thigpen Riverbend News The Suwannee County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) K9 Loki recently assisted the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) with a traffic stop that ended with the discovery of a large…
C. Teresa Hart
C. Teresa Hart, 58, passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2020 after an extended illness in Marianna. Teresa was born on March 24, 1962 in Perry, Fla. to Mr. Roger Webb and…
Ms. Martha Dean Wolfe
Ms. Martha Dean Wolfe, 94, died Monday, Oct. 5, 2020 at her residence, following an extended illness. She is the daughter of the late William and Vashtie Mims Dempsey, and the widow…
Happy birthday, Kennedy
Two years ago, I entered into the elite and amazing group of grandparenthood; and I must say being a grandmother (AKA Glamma) is absolutely wonderful. My perfect little granddaughter, Kennedy Elizabeth…
Siegmeister defrauded $985K, according to FBI
By John Willoughby Riverbend News A federal investigation into a former State Attorney’s public corruption has revealed further misdeeds. Now, Jeffrey Siegmeister’s property in Live Oak could be seized after a complaint…
Donell Gwinn awarded Outstanding Agriculturalist by FPF
By Florida Peanut Federation Contributed The Florida Peanut Federation (FPF) holds fast to its mission, which is to “strive to improve and develop a thriving and sustainable peanut industry, ensuring all of…
Florida pines and the old timber industry
By Cole Davis Riverbend News Hamilton and its surrounding counties have long been recognized for their natural beauty and this is in no small part due to the Florida pine. With that…
Mt. Gilead Baptist to host Wes James in concert
By Bryant Thigpen Riverbend News Local residents are invited to come out to Mt. Gilead Baptist Church on Sunday, Oct. 18, at 11 a.m., for a concert featuring Wes James during their…
Lafayette SOE holds voter registration drive at LHS
By Bryant Thigpen Riverbend News With what some considers to be the greatest election in US history swiftly approaching, Lafayette Supervisor of Elections Travis Hart recently held a voter registration drive at…
In true 2020 fashion SMS Homecoming perseveres
By Lori Robinson Evans Riverbend News In the face of COVID-19, school, sports and life has been a challenge for communities across the nation, but that did not stop Suwannee Middle School…
Tigers claw Trojans
By Rick Patrick Riverbend News The Hamilton High School Trojans were hoping to send the Seniors on the football team out with a win over the Tigers of Union County High School,…
We are all cracked
As told in an old Chinese Proverb – – – An elderly Chinese woman had two large pots, each hung on the ends of a pole, which she carried across her neck….
Court approves felons’ rights to vote
By Lazaro Aleman Riverbend News On Friday, Sept. 11, the full US Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit in Atlanta handed Governor Ron DeSantis and the Florida Legislature a victory in…
Live Oak Post Office to relocate to old Pic N’ Sav building
By Bryant Thigpen Riverbend News The Live Oak Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) is excited to announce that a building that has been vacant for 26 years will soon be the home of…