Lee TrawickReporter2@riverbendnews.org On Friday, Aug. 19, the Suwannee Bulldogs opened their pre-season against a familiar foe, the Columbia County Tigers. While the two teams have not played one other lately, they are…
Help McCormick fight cancer
Grace McAlisterReporter1@riverbendnews.org Jessica McCormick is a Branford High School graduate who married her beloved husband, Mike, on May 31, 2022. Early this year, McCormick discovered that she has stage three serous carcinoma…
Della Elaine Anderson
Della Elaine Anderson, 70, passed away on Friday, August 19, 2022, at her home in Perry, Fla., surrounded by her children. Della was born June 7, 1952, in Hogansville, Ga. to Jack…
Deborah “Debbie” Lee Dansby
Deborah “Debbie” Lee Dansby, 64, of Mayo, passed away on Saturday, August 13, 2022. The Whiteville, N.C.-born-native moved to Mayo in 2001 from Marathon, Fla. She served as a pastor’s wife for…
New Fire zoning may help your homeowner’s insurance
Lee TrawickReporter2@riverbendnews.org The Live Oak Fire Department (LOFD) gives its insurance service office (ISO) number to the residents of Suwannee County. What does this mean for the residents? The answer is simple,…
Using the Life360 app
Halie Wetheringtonreporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com For some parents, having their child’s or family member’s location is of upmost importance in case of emergency or in times of need. Because of this, tools like Find My…
One injured in five-vehicle collision
Grace McAlisterReporter1@riverbendnews.org At approximately 12:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 10, five vehicles were involved in a collision in Jennings.According to a report from Florida Highway Patrol, a 2004 Volvo, driven by a…
Jennings Back-to-School Bash fills the community with excitement
Grace McAlisterReporter1@riverbendnews.org Citizens of Jennings gathered for a Back to School Bash on Saturday, Aug. 6. This was an exciting event for the community to connect and celebrate the new school year….
NCF ROCK hosts first Back to School Bash
Christian PetersonReporter@riverbendnews.org On Friday, Aug. 5, North Central Florida Resource Officers Caring for Kids (NCF ROCK) held its first ever Back to School Bash. According to its Facebook, NCF ROCK, “was created…
LifeSong Reunion Concert set for August 20 in Madison
North Florida ConcertsContributor The LifeSong reunion concert is set to take place in Madison on Saturday, August 20, at New Home Baptist Church at 7 p.m. Admission is free!LifeSong began in 2008…
The use of on-farm trials
Emily Beach; UF/IFAS Agriculture Agent, Lafayette CountyContributor On-farm trials are experiments that are established by farmers to test a product (pesticide, fertilizer, etc.) or farming practice that has been done on a…
Suwannee County Fire Rescue welcomes three new members
Grace McAlisterReporter1@riverbendnews.org Firefighter/Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT) play an important role in helping to save lives and property and they need to be prepared for any type of emergency that may occur. In…
Crosses for Our Community sets Veterans Day deadline
Grace McAlisterReporter1@riverbendnews.org In November 2021, in honor of Veterans Day Crosses for Our Community lined the streets of Live Oak with white crosses bearing the names of Veterans both alive and fallen…
Cold Case Spotlight: Jill Diane Carter
Jason Futch, Suwannee Valley UnsolvedContributor One of the most unbearable things to imagine is the fact that you could die a long way from home on vacation or visiting family. But, what…
Man Points Shotgun At Officers
Lee TrawickReporter2@riverbendnews.org On Monday, Aug. 8, Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office 911 dispatch center received a call about someone driving recklessly in the area of Hamilton County High School on 55th Drive. Deputy…
Tessie Allen accepts District Five City Council seat
Grace McAlisterReporter1@riverbendnews.org Live Oak City Councilman James Donald “Don” Allen tragically passed away on Saturday, July 16. Allen was born on Aug. 23, 1949, making him 72 years old when he passed,…
They’re not just for kids
Kim Griffin, Suwannee County UF/IFAS Extension Contributor August is National Immunization Awareness Month. During this time of year, we highlight the importance of vaccinations for people of all ages. Vaccines are not…