Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com Additional felony charges have been filed against 27-year-old Live Oak resident Herminio Monte Perez following his arrest in December for attempting to meet a minor for sex in…
Forged checks land Branford woman in jail
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com A Branford woman was arrested on Tuesday, Feb. 4, after a local business reported stolen checks, one of which was cashed for over $300. On Saturday, Jan. 25,…
Letter to the Editor: ‘FOOD CHECK OUT WEEK’6
Members of the Lafayette County Farm Bureau will celebrate Food Check Out Week on Tuesday, February 18th at the Ronald McDonald House in Tallahassee. The members will be donating gift cards for…
Ponderings: Painting a bigger picture
Every Friday evening, I teach acrylic painting classes at the Starling Musings Art Gallery in Monticello, Fla. It is something I have enjoyed a great deal and, even though it is technically…
A Valentine’s message: O, how God loves you and me!
What keeps you from loving others the way you, yourself, crave to be loved? And conversely, what’s lacking in your life (or more accurately, in your heart) that keeps you from fully…
Around the Banks
The month of February is upon us. Valentine’s Day brings back many memories and, for the most part, good memories. My beloved maternal grandmother in Suwannee County, the late Annie Valentine Johnson…
State officials recognize Suwannee Deputy shot during man-hunt
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com Suwannee County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) Deputy Justin Dalton is recovering after being shot by a suspect wanted for the fatal shootings of store clerk Laura Darley and beverage…
Homicide suspect fatally shot following man-hunt in Live Oak
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Friday, Feb. 7, multiple agencies across North Florida united in a manhunt for a suspect who allegedly killed two individuals at a Gadsden County gas station the…
Bill to move forward in dissolution of White Springs government
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com Hamilton County residents packed the courthouse on Monday, Feb. 10, to voice their opinions on a proposed bill to dissolve the White Springs Town government. The bill, introduced by…
Hamilton County Delegation Meeting
Hamilton County Delegation Meeting featuring State Senator Corey Simon and Rep. Jason Shoaf on February 10, 2025, Hamilton County Courthouse, Jasper. https://fb.watch/xF-BR0TqiW/
Homicide suspect fatally shot following man-hunt in Live Oak
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com A suspect involved in a shooting in Gadsden County that resulted in the deaths of two individuals was shot and killed following an early morning standoff in Live Oak….
Suwannee County – COMMUNITY ALERT – SHELTER IN PLACE
*COMMUNITY ALERT* SHELTER IN PLACE!!! There is a heavy law enforcement presence in Suwannee County following an officer-involved shooting that resulted in a deputy being shot. According to the SCSO social media…
A Legacy of Leadership: J.M. “Buddy” Phillips, Part 1
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com John Marvin “Buddy” Phillips, Jr., gave his life to the citizens of Florida as a public servant, leader, and most notably, one of Florida’s prominent law enforcement officers. To…
Remembering Suwannee: Summer in the winter time
Eric Musgrove Contributor In my research, it is interesting to find period articles dealing with Suwannee County and the surrounding area. Today, we have television, the internet, and a host of other…
Lafayette Basketball celebrates seniors after victory
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Thursday, Jan. 30, the Lafayette High School Hornets took on the Hamilton County Trojans in a basketball showdown. The first game of the evening was the girls’…
Tripp Kirkland beats school basketball record
Photo courtesy of Westwood Christian School Tripp Kirkland recently beat Westwood Christian School’s basketball record. On Friday, Jan. 24, he scored 44 points, beating the previous record of 38 points, which was…
Addison Morgan selected as 2025 SVEC Youth Tour Representative for HCHS
Tiffany Quintero Contributor Hamilton County High School (HCHS) is proud to announce Addison Morgan has been selected as a 2025 Suwannee Valley Electric Coop (SVEC) Youth Tour Representative. Every February, SVEC…