After Paul encouraged the Ephesians to have unity within their congregation, he turns his attention to encouraging them to not walk “as the Gentiles also walk.” He begins by describing the mindset…
Around the Banks
School always started the same every day: the pledge of allegiance, then someone would pray. Not every kid made the team when they tried. We got disappointed and that was all right;…
Two Branford men arrested for alleged lewd material possession
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com Two Branford men were arrested recently for possession of child sex abuse material, according to a press release from the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE). “The arrests are…
Convicted felon charged for alleged narcotics, ammo possession
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com A known convicted felon was arrested on Thursday, April 17, after being seen in front of Holy Cross Christian Academy acting suspiciously. Suwannee County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) deputies arrested…
License Plate Reader catches Marion County man with warrant
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com Showing the power of modern police technology, Suwannee County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) deputies apprehended a Marion County man with outstanding warrants in Bradford County on Tuesday, April 15. SCSO…
LOFD receives 50 smoke detectors
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Tuesday, April 15, the Live Oak Fire Department (LOFD) received 50 BRK Brand smoke alarms from O’Brien-based Security Safe, Inc. and Rob Cathcart State Farm. The donation was…
Suwannee County initiates audit of Emergency Management office
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Suwannee County Board of County Commissioners came together for an emergency meeting early Tuesday morning, April 22, at the Judicial Annex. The purpose of the meeting was to…
House of Representatives honor Deputy Dalton
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com The State House of Representatives recently honored Suwannee County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) Deputy Justin Dalton during a session of the House of Representatives on Wednesday, April 16. Deputy Dalton…
FHP seeking assistance in hit-and-run death
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) is seeking information regarding a hit-and-run incident that left a 52-year-old Jasper woman deceased on Saturday, April 19. At approximately 8:44 p.m., the victim…
Shoaf announces pause on bill to dissolve White Springs
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Saturday, April 26, Representative Jason Shoaf announced House Bill 4079, the bill that would dissolve the Town of White Springs was on a pause. Shoaf wrote on Facebook,…
Hamilton County School District handles threats to school
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Wednesday, April 23, the Hamilton County School District found itself handling concerning threats to the school. In a Facebook post, the district wrote, “The Hamilton County School District…
Gilbert Macias to speak at local United Methodist Churches
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Miami native Gilbert Macias will be a guest speaker at New Harmony United Methodist Church on Sunday, May 4, at 9 a.m. He will then speak at Jasper…
Tennis 2025
Suwannee: Boys Tennis ended their season with a 7-8 record overall and a 5-5 record in their district. Roster: senior Calay Anderson, senior Matthew Djulvez, senior AJ Hitt, senior Evan McMillan, senior…
Thank a Lineman who keep our Nation up & running
Mickey Starling reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Since 2013, April 18 has been the annual date set aside to honor hard-working linemen across the country. National Lineman Day should certainly be a special day for folks…
Remembering Suwannee: Mobilization and service in “The War to End All Wars,” Part 4
Eric Musgrove Contributor Continuing with the mobilization of Suwannee County’s men for service in the Great War… While the first batch of men trained (and sometimes died) out of State, back in…
National Deaf History honors those who innovated American history
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com Ludwig van Beethoven, Thomas Edison and Helen Keller are names synonymous with history, but they also share a unique bond. They were trendsetters who also experienced hearing loss, rendering…