The Lafayette County School Board met on Tuesday, Sept. 9, for its regular meeting, where several items regarding school operations were up for discussion. The evening began with a public hearing, where…
Letter to the Editor: A devotional
Charlie Kirk 10-14-93 9-10-25 It is the second week after the assassination of this outstanding communicator and it is apparent to me that the evil powers of darkness are going to be…
Letter to the Editor
As Postmaster of Live Oak, I’m proud to share that the United States Postal Service is inviting the American public to help shape a unique part of our nation’s cultural history —…
Cagle Grams: What is an opinion?
“Therefore I said, Hearkenunto me; I also will shew mine opinion” (Job 32:10 KJV). An opinion is defined as “a settled judgment or belief of the mind; sentiment; idea; point of view;…
Today Can Be Different: Discover your indisputable worth in Christ
Do you ever feel unworthy because you realize how much you fall short of God’s standards? The truth is, none of us measures up to the perfect standard of a perfectly holy…
Finding Lesley: A Movement of Hope Celebrating resilience and community unity at the MHWC BCA event
On Saturday, Sept. 27, Heritage Park & Gardens in Live Oak will transform into a vibrant hub of hope and unity as the Madison Health & Wellness Center (MHWC) Breast Cancer Awareness…
Garrett family announced as Suwannee County Farm Family of the Year
The Garrett family was announced as the Suwannee County Farm Bureau Farm Family of the Year during the Suwannee County Farm Bureau’s annual meeting on Thursday, Sept. 18. Be sure to pick…
Submissions open for Hearthstone Botanical Gardens’ Scarecrow Festival
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Hearthstone Botanical Gardens is once again calling on creative minds to take part in its annual Scarecrow Festival on Saturday, Oct. 11. Scarecrow submissions are open for all individuals,…
Branford Rotary Club donates $1k to Take Stock in Children
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Branford Rotary Club continued its commitment to youth and education by presenting a $1,000 donation to the Take Stock in Children program during its meeting on Wednesday, Aug….
Celebrating local businesswomen on American Business Women’s Day
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com American Business Women’s Day is celebrated annually on Sept. 22, which acknowledges the founding of the American Business Women’s Association in Kansas City, Mo., in 1949. The organization was…
Celebrate Recovery to host community event ahead of October launch
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Celebrate Recovery, a faith-based program designed to help individuals struggling with addictions of all forms, will be holding an open invitation community event on Saturday, Sept. 27. The event…
Time to fly-tie: Fly tying bench donated to White Springs Public Library
Jason Futch Reporter2.RiverbendNews@gmail.com A generous donation to the White Springs Public Library in August has provided local anglers with an opportunity to take care of their fly-tying needs. It also provides a…
Celebrating the art of hunting and fishing
Jason Futch Reporter2.RiverbendNews@gmail.com Every year, on the fourth Saturday in September, hunters and fishermen from across the country engage in their favorite pastimes, hopeful the upcoming season will provide for them and…
Hometown Salute: Amanda Farmer
Amanda Farmer has been serving with courage as a firefighter with the Live Oak Fire Department since 2024. Farmer, a Flagler County native, first began her journey in 2020, attending Daytona State…
Operation River Round Up cracks down on sex offender compliance
Jason Futch Reporter2.RiverbendNews@gmail.com A multi-day joint operation between the Suwannee County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) and the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) led to the arrest of 13 sex offenders and predators. …
Sheriffs advise public on legal open carry areas amid court ruling
Jason Futch Reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com The sheriffs in Hamilton, Lafayette and Suwannee Counties joined the chorus of several sheriffs’ offices and police departments across the state in announcing their decision to no longer enforce…
Lafayette County accident results in fatalities and injuries
Jason Futch Reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com An afternoon accident involving a Lafayette County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) deputy resulted in the deaths of two Mayo teens on Friday, Sept. 19. According to a Florida Highway Patrol…