Jason Futch – reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com Kidz College Primary and Secondary School (KCPSS), based in Orlando, recently visited Southern Heritage Farm in Suwannee County. During their trip, students learned about the history of the…
Jacob Littleton named to Fall 2024 Dean’s List at Dickinson State University
Dickinson State University – Contributor On Monday, Jan. 7, it was announced that Live Oak native Jacob Littleton had been named to Dickinson State University’s (DSU) Dean’s List for the 2024 fall…
Joshua Hawkins recognized on Georgia Southern University’s Fall 2024 Dean’s List
Georgia Southern University – Contributor Georgia Southern University (GSU) recently recognized approximately 4,100 students on the Fall 2024 Dean’s List. Joshua Hawkins, of White Springs, has been named to the list for…
Lafayette High student spotlighted as NFC’s Dual Enrolled Student of the Month
NFC – Contributor North Florida College (NFC) offers a dual enrollment program that allows students to earn college credits while still in high school at no cost. The NFC Office of Dual…
Remembering Suwannee: Traffic Laws
Eric Musgrove – Contributor We live in a society and time in which 341 million Americans own close to 283 million vehicles. For as long as any living person can remember, there…
Friends of Music concerts continue with Astralis Chamber Ensemble
Bill and Linda Poplin Contributor The third concert in the 2024-25 Friends of Music Concert Series will present the Astralis Chamber Ensemble (flute, violin, piano) on Tuesday, Jan. 21, at 7:30 p.m….
Apostolic Lighthouse Church feeds The Arc
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Friday, Jan. 3, the Apostolic Lighthouse Church Community Action Team (CAT) came together to feed the residents at The Arc in Live Oak. This is the second time…
Honoring Martin Luther King JR’s Dream
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com “I have a dream that one day on the red hills of Georgia, the sons of former slaves and the sons of former slave owners will be able to…
Busy Bee’s Giving Pump initiative supports local high school athletics
Danny Federico – reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Busy Bee locations across North Central Florida are making it easy for residents to support their local high school athletic programs with every fuel purchase. Through the station’s…
A local family needs your help
Christian Peterson – reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com In mid-October, Live Oak resident Justin Bronson was riding his motorcycle when someone pulled out in front of him. Unfortunately, he was unable to stop in time and…
Senator Corey Simon Honored by Florida Sheriffs Association
State Senator Corey Simon (center) was honored with the 2024 Friend of the Sheriffs Award, presented by the Florida Sheriffs Association on Thursday, Dec. 19. Pictured, from left to right, are: Madison…
Streaming services and their costs
Leah Androski-reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Today, knowing which streaming service to buy can be difficult with the variety of services available. Here are some of the popular streaming services offered and their plans. Disney+ Disney+…
Laura’s January Garden Notes: Celebrating the winter sun
Laura Young – reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com With winter solstice behind us, we can really begin to sense the gradual lengthening of days. Our coldest weather still lies in the weeks to come, but winter’s…
Sharing stories with Little Free Libraries
Hailey Heseltine – reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com It is no secret that reading is important, and having access to books helps individuals improve their literacy; it aids in expanding vocabularies and enables comprehension of complex…
KrisAnne Hall to speak at Suwannee County Coliseum
Dana Darby – Contributor KrisAnne Hall is a Constitutional attorney, author, public speaker, f ilmmaker and founder of the Liberty First Society. Her perspective is always “liberty over security, principle over party,…
HCSO investigates stabbing, charges filed
Jason Futch – reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com A show of affection turned into a stabbing incident at a home in Jennings on Sunday, Dec. 29. The investigation is ongoing, and charges are pending against the…