Eric Musgrove: Contributor This week, we will continue the second of several articles quoting from a 1905 newspaper article about Suwannee County and, especially, Live Oak. “Live Oak, the county seat of…
Vacation Bible School Calendar
Sunday, June 8 – Thursday, June 12 Friendship Baptist Church will be hosting “Magnified!” Each evening begins with a free “snack supper” from 5 p.m. to 5:50 p.m., followed by a worship…
Door of Hope to offer transition home for young women
Danny Federico: reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com “There I will give her back her vineyards, and will make the Valley of Achor a door of hope” (Hosea 2:15) Apostolic Lighthouse Church is preparing to shine its…
Buccaneers cap off historic season with battle at state semifinals
Danny Federico: reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Branford High School varsity softball team concluded a standout 2025 season with a hard-fought appearance in the Florida High School Athletic Association State Championship Semifinals, falling 14-6 to…
NFC welcomes 64 students for Statewide Incubate Debate National Qualifier
NFC: Contributor North Florida College proudly welcomed 64 student debaters from 14 counties across Florida to its campus for the 2025 Incubate Debate National Qualifier on Saturday, May 12. Students traveled from…
SNHU announces Spring 2025 President’s List
SNHU: Contributor It is with great pleasure that Southern New Hampshire University congratulates the following students on being named to the Spring 2025 President’s List: – Michelle Wanstead of Live Oak -…
Could you help a child in need during National Foster Care Month?
Christian Peterson: reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com May is a month often focused on children, especially as the school year wraps up and summer begins. However, the month is important for children for another reason, as…
T-Mobile celebrates one year of service in Live Oak
Jason Futch: reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Suwannee County Chamber of Commerce joined T-Mobile as it celebrated its first anniversary on Monday, May 19. The event highlighted the store and shared with the community the…
Maria Knapp eases into role as FSYR president
Jason Futch: reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com For the first time in its 68-year history, the Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches (FSYR) has welcomed its first female president and first Suwannee County native to helm the historic…
What to know about tick bites and Rocky Mountain spotted fever
Christian Peterson: reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com Many people are educated about the dangers of a tick bite and Lyme disease. However, what many do not know is Rocky Mountain spotted fever, a bacterial disease spread…
Jail Report
Lafayette County May 19 Jacob Jones, loitering and prowling, armed trespassing, burglary, petit theft–more than $100 May 20 Carlton Deese, three counts probation violation Terry Kerr, simple assault May 21 William Richmann,…
Charles Ronald (Ronnie) Wagner
Charles Ronald (Ronnie) Wagner’s earthly journey is over, and he has finally made it home. Ronnie was born in Eatonton, Ga., on Aug. 26, 1946, and left us on May 20, 2025….
Ordinance tabled, Roberson sides on fence issue
Jason Futch: reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Hamilton County Board of County Commissioners met at the courthouse in Jasper on Tuesday, May 20, for its regular meeting. The Board discussed various topics, but two particular…
Suwannee Commissioners decide to rehire Jimmy Norris
Christian Peterson: reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Tuesday, May 20, the Suwannee County Board of County Commissioners met for its regularly scheduled meeting. Chairman Travis Land began by addressing public concerns he had overheard regarding…
Branford library expansion underway
Danny Federico: reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Suwannee River Regional Library, Robert Leonard Building, in Branford, is on track for a major expansion, thanks to a long-awaited state grant. During the Branford Town Council’s regularly…
Jasper City Council discusses code enforcement concerns
Christian Peterson: reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Thursday, May 15, the Jasper City Council met for its regularly scheduled meeting. The meeting began with the approval of the agenda for the evening. The Council then…
Live Oak City Council forgoes discussion on Oak Haven project
Jason Futch: reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com A packed Live Oak City Council meeting on Tuesday, May 13, had residents ready to share their concerns about the proposed Oak Haven project that has been hotly contested….