Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com Amid speculation about HWY 55 Burger & Fries’ future in Live Oak, the company entered voluntary Chapter 11 bankruptcy, which appears to leave more questions than answers. In February…
Hamilton County Animal Shelter temporarily closed
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com After weeks of uncertainty from the community, Hamilton County Coordinator Gary Godwin was able to put rumors about the closure of the Hamilton County Animal Shelter to rest. Godwin…
Sher Khan, beloved local big cat, passes away
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com Sher Khan, a cherished resident of the Mystic Jungle Educational Facility, passed away at the age of 14 after a prolonged illness. Sher Khan was a highlight of Mystic…
Bicyclist killed in early morning collision
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com A 46-year-old bicyclist from Live Oak was fatally injured in a collision with a pickup truck early Thursday morning, Jan. 16. According to a Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) report,…
Former RIVEROAK employee arrested for fraud
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Friday, Jan. 17, a former employee at RIVEROAK Technical College was arrested on charges of larceny and forgery after allegedly cashing checks into her personal bank account. According…
Get your kids active this spring with Babe Ruth
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com Lafayette Babe Ruth registration is officially open! Lafayette Babe Ruth is one of the most popular extra-curricular sports available in Mayo. It covers t-ball, baseball and softball. Registration forms…
Journey Church is offering a night off for Valentine’s Day
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com “Like arrows in the hands of a warrior are children born in one’s youth” Psalm 127:4 (NIV). Children are fabulous blessings beloved by everyone. However, that doesn’t mean they…
Jasper City Council discusses continued hurricane cleanup
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Jasper City Council met for its regularly scheduled meeting on Thursday, Jan. 16. The meeting began with approval of the agenda, and the council then called for public…
Live Oak celebrates Arbor Day with its namesake
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com Florida celebrated Arbor Day on Friday, Jan. 17. Arbor Day is a national observance that highlights the benefits of trees in urban environments and encourages tree planting and care….
Choose Life Ministries spreads message across the nation
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com The verse that greets visitors on the homepage of ChooseLifeUSA.org, the website for Choose Life Ministries (CLM), is “Oh that you would choose life so that you and your…
School closures announced for Suwannee River Valley
Jason Futch Reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com Due to impending severe cold weather impacting the Suwannee River Valley, school closures have been announced for the area. According to the Florida Division of Emergency Management, winter…
Robert Lee “Bobby” Robinson, Jr.
Robert Lee “Bobby” Robinson, Jr., 90, of Mayo, passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025, at his home. He was born in Fort White, Fla., to the late Robert Lee Robinson, Sr….
Mary Rapp Wheeler
Mary Rapp Wheeler was born on Oct. 30, 1929, in Waverly, Ohio. She was the first of her 11 siblings to graduate high school, as two of her older brothers had left…
Behind every prescription: Celebrating National Pharmacist Day
Christian Peterson – reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com National Pharmacist Day falls on Sunday, Jan. 12. The goal of the day is to honor the contributions of pharmacists everywhere. The role of a pharmacist isn’t on…
Suwannee Wrestling claims second in annual Billy Saylor Duals
Danny Federico – reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Suwannee High School hosted its annual Billy Saylor Duals wrestling tournament on Friday, Jan. 10, and Saturday, Jan. 11, drawing 16 top-tier high school programs for two days…
Local residents take part in southern pickleball’s largest event in Macon
Lucy Golub – reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Four ladies from the local area traveled to Macon, Ga., to compete at a high level in pickleball. Macon is home to one of the largest pickleball facilities…
Gobble-worthy snacks
Laura Young – reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Whether kids are pulling their afternoon snack from a lunchbox, receiving it as part of an extra-curricular program or pouncing on it as soon as they get home,…