Dear Editor, I would like to spread the word about benefits of the Florida Retired Educators Association (FREA). Since I am the new District Three Director, I would like to see people…
Cagle Grams: What’s in man?
“But Jesus did not commit himself unto them, because he knew all men, and needed not that any should testify of man: for he knew what was in man” (John 2:24, 25…
Living God’s way: Marriage illustrates church’s relationship with Christ
To illustrate the relationship the church is to have with Christ, Paul uses the marriage relationship (Ephesians 5:22-33). He uses the wife and her responsibilities to the husband to illustrate how the…
Growing Through It: Her faith, my foundation
This past week, I said goodbye to my grandmother. For so many years, I didn’t know her. My dad and I had been estranged since I was 6, and it wasn’t until…
$38 million in grants announced for rural communities, $7.5 million awarded locally
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Thursday, Aug. 21, Governor Ron DeSantis announced more than $38 million in funding for small and rural communities across Florida through the Florida Small Cities Community Development Block…
Suwannee man arrested for alleged child abuse
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com A Suwannee County man was arrested by Suwannee County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) deputies on Saturday, Aug. 23, following a months-long investigation into severe child abuse. According to a social…
Kelly named Deputy Director of Emergency Management
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Suwannee County Sheriff’s Office Division of Emergency Management continues to make moves with the recent announcement of Gia Kelly’s hiring to serve as the agency’s Deputy Director. Kelly…
Hole-y moley, it’s a sinkhole!
Jason Futch Reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com A sinkhole developed along U.S. Highway 90 East near Dowling Avenue in Live Oak late afternoon on Monday, Aug. 25, disrupting traffic until Tuesday morning, Aug. 26. According to…
From prison to ministry
Jason Futch Reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com Lanette Escobar found herself in a predicament in 2002, as a knock at her door resulted in her being greeted by U.S. Marshals. Though she had once helped others…
“I want people to look at Alex and see Jesus.” Suwannee County mourns the loss of 19-year-old Alex Mabey
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Wednesday, Aug. 20, Suwannee County suffered a tragic loss with the passing of 19-year-old Live Oak native Alex Mabey as a result of a car accident. According to…
Local commissioners push for honest dialogue from Valdosta on sewage spills
Jason Futch Reporter2.RiverbendNews@gmail.com Commissioners from across North Florida converged at Valdosta City Hall on Thursday, Aug. 14, for a meeting of the Middle and Lower Suwannee River and Withlacoochee River Task Forces…
New laws could strip Hamilton County Board of approval power for plats
Jason Futch Reporter2.RiverbendNews@gmail.com The Hamilton County Board of County Commissioners met for its regular meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 19, at the county courthouse. On the agenda was an item to approve the…
Palms Medical Group gives back during back-to-school season
Kyler Burke Contributor Back-to-school season is in full swing, and Palms Medical Group has stuffed, distributed and given out 600 backpacks to community members and various partnering community organizations throughout its 13-location…
Branford Majorettes looking for sponsors
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Branford High School Majorettes are getting ready for the season ahead. Part of getting ready is making sure the group is funded for the upcoming school year. One…
LES Parent Teacher Organization hosting fundraiser dinner
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Friday, Aug. 29, the Lafayette High School (LHS) Hornets are set to face off against the Suwannee High School Bulldogs in a football showdown. But before this Suwannee…
Trojans, prepare for a new tailgating experience!
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com Tailgating is a uniquely American experience. Pulling up to a football or baseball game early, sitting outside in the parking lot, grilling food, and enjoying good conversation with other…
Suwannee County CERT seeking volunteers
Jason Futch Reporter2.RiverbendNews@gmail.com The Suwannee County Sheriff’s Office Division of Emergency Management is seeking volunteers across the county to join its Community Emergency Response Team (CERT). CERT assists the community in times…