Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com Contests are a part of life; humans love to compete with each other. It is effective at helping every person better themselves. It also allows everyone the opportunity to…
Pine Level Missionary Baptist Church celebrates 100th Anniversary
Jodi Walters Contributor Just west of the City of Live Oak sits a little white church, rich in faith, history, and roots in its community. Originating in the early 1900s, Pine Level…
Healthy living takes center stage at Lafayette County Resource Fair
Beverly Fountain Lafayette Department of Health The Florida Department of Health in Lafayette County invites residents to attend the Lafayette County Community Resource Fair on Wednesday, Sept. 25. The event will be…
Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office warns of scam, disables Jail View
Jason Futch Reporter2.RiverbendNews@gmail.com The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) is warning of another scam targeting families of incarcerated individuals. This time, the fraud is affecting the operation of its public jail view…
Did you know?
• When the USS Indianapolis was sunk by a Japanese submarine on July 30, 1945, survivors were left in the water for four days, during which time around 600 men died of…
Two-step trauma: The Dancing Plague of 1518
Mickey Starling reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com In my search for interesting moments in history to share, I may have stumbled upon the inspiration for the song “Dancing the Night Away,” which was a Leo Sayer…
Remembering Suwannee: Convict leasing system, Part 6
Eric Musgrove Contributor This week, we will continue looking at some of the more interesting stories in the book “American Siberia” by J. C. Powell, captain of the convict camp for many…
Do you have a helpful heart?
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com Many people are aware of Helping Hearts of Suwannee County. Some have taken advantage of the Facebook group, receiving the help they needed to make it through the day,…
Jail Report
Lafayette County Aug. 18 Domingo Patishtan, driving while license suspended or revoked Aug. 19 John Williams, battery Hamilton County Aug. 18 Ryan Russell Wrye, drug possession Christian Daniel Carter, driving while license…
The power of eminent domain and its role in the data center era
Raymond Balaguer Contributor The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) is accelerating the demand for new and larger data centers. Data centers require vast amounts of electricity, water and physical space. Meeting these…
Planning tricks the professionals use
Wedding planning can be an exciting undertaking, but couples who have already walked down the aisle can attest that wedding planning also can be stressful. Ensuring all of the details are accurate…
How to find the perfect engagement ring
Ady Hammock reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com When you meet that special someone and plan on asking the big question, there’s one very important thing you need: a ring. An engagement ring is a symbol of…
Mayo Masons continue tradition of supporting education
Stanley Swam Contributor The Mayo Masonic Lodge recently awarded its annual scholarship and its “Adopt A Teacher” award for the 2025 school year. Elder Santiago, a 2025 graduate of Lafayette High School,…
Sidewalks and signs discussed by Live Oak City Council
Rick Patrick reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Live Oak City Council met on Tuesday, Aug. 12, to address several items, including concerns about sidewalks along the city’s streets and roads. Council President Matt Campbell brought…
Branford Town Council approves $10k in funding for youth soccer league
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com During its regular meeting on Tuesday evening, Aug. 12, the Branford Town Council heard a detailed presentation from Branford Youth Soccer League president Cara Soride, who outlined plans to…
Lafayette School Board addresses senior pranks and later start times
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Lafayette County School Board met prior to its regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 19, in a workshop to address two pressing topics: cracking down on senior pranks…
Scam alert: AI generated voices used to bilk money
Kathy Egan reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Don’t trust your ears. Remember, when someone is calling on the phone, you don’t really know who it is. A woman in the Tampa area was recently fooled when…