Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Tuesday, Jan. 28, the Lafayette County Board of County Commissioners met for its regularly scheduled meeting. The meeting initially opened as the Planning and Zoning Board to…
Lafayette School Board recognizes outstanding students
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com During its regular meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 21, the Lafayette County School Board took a moment to recognize some of the district’s exceptional students across all grade levels….
Two-day manhunt ends in arrest of homicide suspect
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com A dramatic two-day manhunt involving multiple agencies ended in the arrest of a suspect of a homicide investigation in Santa Rosa County. The suspect, 31-year-old Toby James White,…
89-year-old man arrested for attacking neighbors with cane
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com An 89-year-old Live Oak man was arrested on Tuesday, Jan. 28, after attacking two women with a cane at the Silas Oaks Apartment complex. According to a report…
Florida muralist to paint the Town of White Springs
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Florida Wildlife Corridor Foundation and the White Springs Historic Preservation Society (WSHPS) have begun a collaboration with a Florida muralist who will be painting three landmarks in…
Fires destroy Suwannee County properties
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com Between Saturday, Jan. 18, and Monday, Jan. 20, fires erupted in Suwannee County, resulting in the total loss of property for one Suwannee County man, and a close…
Sinkhole causes traffic delay in O’Brien
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Friday morning, Jan. 31, drivers encountered a unique delay due to a sinkhole that had opened in the middle of the roadway the previous afternoon in O’Brien….
State legislators visit Lafayette County
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Thursday, Jan. 30, a crowd gathered in the foyer of the Lafayette County Courthouse for the legislative delegation meeting with State Representative Jason Shoaf and State Senator…
UPDATED: Proposal to dissolve Town of White Springs to be discussed at upcoming delegation meeting
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com A proposed bill to dissolve the Town of White Springs will be discussed and voted on during the annual Hamilton County delegation meeting on Monday, Feb. 10. The meeting…
Winter sports updates
Suwannee High School Suwannee: Boys Basketball Record Overall: 5-15 3A District 2: 0-0 Last Game: Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025 — SHS lost to Madison County in Madison by a score of 62-56….
Sinkhole causes traffic delay in O’Brien
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Florida Highway Patrol and the Suwannee County Sheriff’s Office are currently directing traffic around a sinkhole that opened late Thursday afternoon, Jan. 30, in O’Brien. The sinkhole formed…
Hamilton County High School honors basketball seniors in last home game
On Tuesday, Jan. 28, the Hamilton County Trojans competed against the Highland Christian Academy Eagles in basketball. The Trojans’ girls and boys teams ended the night victorious and honored their senior athletes…
Lost for words: Gee, willikers! I’m feeling just peachy!
Mickey Starling reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com In our continuing pursuit of trivial knowledge pertaining to rarely used words or phrases, this week’s offerings originate in the mid 20th century and are of Anglo-American origin….
Remembering Suwannee: Nancy Parshley’s will
Eric Musgrove Contributor I have spoken of Nancy Parshley in previous articles. She and her husband, John, were instrumental in establishing downtown Live Oak as we now know it after the…
Lego Builders joining Camp Connexion 2025
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com Camp Connexion is a faith-based children’s camp organized by the churches of Lafayette County. This annual event is a highlight for the community and provides a wonderful opportunity…
Choose Life Ministries spreads message across the nation
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com The verse that greets visitors on the homepage of ChooseLifeUSA.org, the website for Choose Life Ministries (CLM), is “Oh that you would choose life so that you and…
Journey Church is offering a night off for Valentine’s Day
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com “Like arrows in the hands of a warrior are children born in one’s youth” Psalm 127:4 (NIV). Children are fabulous blessings beloved by everyone. However, that doesn’t mean…