Eric Musgrove Contributor Last week, we began talking about Nancy Parshley, the wife of John Parshley, who was an early pioneer of Live Oak. In fact, had it not been for John…
SHS Theatre Troupe wraps up year with spring musical
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Saturday, March 30, the Suwannee High School (SHS) Theatre Troupe performed its biggest show of the year: the spring musical. This year, it was “Freaky Friday” that took…
NFC Office of Dual Enrollment recognizes Kiley Melvin as April Student of the Month
Rebecca Bennet, NFC Recruitment Coordinator Contributor The North Florida College (NFC) Office of Dual Enrollment features a Student of the Month during NFC’s spring and fall terms to bring attention to the…
Support bright futures with the Branford Achievement Council’s Scholarship Gala
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Branford Achievement Council will be hosting a Scholarship Gala on Saturday, April 20, to raise funds for its Senior Scholarship Fund. The night of elegance will begin at…
Honoring the unsung heroes
Bea Coker reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com As National Public Safety Telecommunicator Week unfolds, communities across Hamilton, Suwannee and Lafayette Counties come together to recognize the invaluable contributions of those often working behind the scenes: our…
Thank a Lineworker
Suwannee Valley Electric Cooperative CEO Mike McWaters Contributor Lineworkers work tirelessly to ensure that the country’s energy needs are met, and this month Suwannee Valley Electric Cooperative (SVEC) joins nearly 900 other…
Letter to the Editor
Dear Editor of Riverbend News, Thank you for allowing me to express my sincere appreciation to many of my fellow Hamilton Countians who have encouraged me to seek election to the office…
Letter to the Editor
Dear Editor: Remember when; the newspaper had editorials; the newspaper had Letters-to-the-Editor; the newspaper permitted comments in its e-edition web site??? Ah, yes. It was the good-old-days. : ) Tom Burnett Suwannee…
Letter to the Editor “We the people are not heard in Live Oak”
I am concerned that the City of Live Oak elected officials do not hear the voice of the people. For the second time in two months after numerous citizens have voiced their…
Letter to the Editor “Winds of Change: A call for accountability in Branford”
For far too long, the town of Branford has been plagued by a culture of complacency and unchecked power. The time has come for the people to reclaim their voice and demand…
Lafayette Public Works Director retires
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Tuesday, April 9, the Lafayette County Board of County Commissioners met for its regularly scheduled meetings. The meeting began with the approval of the minutes and an update…
White Springs Town Council meeting raises concerns over security protocol
Bea Coker reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com At the recent regular scheduled Town Council meeting in White Springs on Tuesday, April 9, residents were greeted with an unexpected sight: armed private security guards equipped with what…
Mayor raises concerns over proposed affordable housing project
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Tuesday, April 9, the Live Oak City Council met for its regularly scheduled meeting. The meeting began with the approval of the evening’s agenda, along with the previous…
VOICES for Children: Advocating for children in the Third Judicial Circuit
Bea Coker reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com VOICES for Children is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization standing as a beacon of hope for abused and neglected children in Suwannee, Columbia, Lafayette, Hamilton, Dixie, Madison and Taylor Counties…
Suwannee County branch of the NAACP reinstated and accepting applications
Rev. LaMone A. Gibson Contributor The Suwannee County branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) is thrilled to announce its full reinstatement and is now open for…
Know your candidates for Suwannee County Sheriff: AMERICAN PATRIOTS to hold forum on April 20
AMERICAN PATRIOTS Contributor On Saturday, April 20, the AMERICAN PATRIOTS of Live Oak are providing an opportunity for the community to meet the four candidates for Suwannee County Sheriff: Sam St. John,…
The Arc North Florida holding first Town Hall meeting in Mayo
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Arc North Florida, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit agency “committed to providing quality advocacy, education and services to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities” will be holding its first Town…