Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Tuesday, Oct. 10, the Lafayette County Board of County Commissioners met for its regularly scheduled meeting. The meeting began with an update from department heads. Scott Sadler, head…
Spring Sports
Three new members inducted into UF/IFAS research center’s Hall of Fame
Kelly Aue, Suwannee River Partnership Outreach Coordinator Contributor Ernie Sellers, Billie and Scott Rooney (Rooney’s Front Porch Farm) and Nutrien were recognized at the UF/IFAS NFREC-SV Advisory Council Meeting earlier this year….
FEMA extends application deadline
FEMA Contributor Florida homeowners and renters in 18 counties who had uninsured losses caused by HurricaneIdalia have until Wednesday Nov. 29, 2023, to apply for Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA) disaster assistance….
Focusing our eye
Carlton G. McPeak Guest Columnist Using a metaphor, Jesus uses our physical eye to make a point about where our focus is in life (Matthew 6:22, 23). He says, “The eye is…
Around the Banks
Johnny Bullard Guest Columnist I know I have “waxed rhapsody” in regard to autumn. I am about to do it some more. How many out there remember when sugar cane was stripped…
Farm Share coming to Suwannee County
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com Farm Share is the number one food bank in the United States according to 24/7 WallStreet. Farm Share’s goal is “to make sure no Floridian goes hungry.” Therfore, as…
House fire results in total loss
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Friday, Oct. 13, an electrical failure in the kitchen of a home on State Road 51 in Live Oak started a fire. Suwannee Fire Rescue responded as quickly…
Mary Eliza Black
Mary Eliza Black, 88, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Monday, Oct. 16, 2023, in Chiefland, Fla. Mary was born on Feb. 9, 1935, in Mayo, Fla., to Allen Augustus…
LSF Health Systems’ First Responder Program works to prevent tragedies with peer counselors
LSF Health Systems Contributor National First Responders Day is an opportunity to honor the men and women who help us on our worst days, but a leading Florida behavioral health system is…
Watch the Orionids Meteor Shower Spectacular this weekend
Leah Androski reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com One of the most beautiful meteor showers is considered to be the Orionid Meteor Shower. This spectacular sky show becomes active in late September and remains active until late…
AMERICAN PATRIOTS meeting to feature special presentation by members
AMERICAN PATRIOTS Contributor Those who have an AMERICAN PATRIOTS brochure have noticed the group stands for TRUTH. Under “What We Stand For,” number one is: “Searching for truth and promoting it through…
Trojans and Flashes deliver gridiron thriller on Friday the 13th
Lee Trawick reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Friday, Oct. 13, the Hamilton Trojans (2-3) went on the road to play against the Hilliard Flashes, who had previously dropped two straight games. I’davious Speights has been…
Buccaneers’ dominance continues with win over Dixie county
Lee Trawick reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com Before their game against the Dixie County Bears, Branford High School held a ceremony to honor their volleyball seniors. Once the ceremony was over, the Buccaneers shifted their focus…
Area golf teams gear up for District Tournaments
Lee Trawick reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com As the regular season begins to wind down, golf teams throughout the area are positioning themselves for a chance at the District Championships. Ryan Donaldson, Trey Galbraith and Claire…
Pastor Spotlight: Marshall Faulkenberry
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com Marshall Faulkenberry was born in Berlin, Germany in 1961. However, his father, who served in the military, retired while he was still young and Faulkenberry moved to Merrit Island,…
FDLE seeks the public’s help to crack the 1974 James Norris cold case
FDLE Contributor On the morning of Oct. 4, 1974, 24-year-old San Francisco, Calif., resident James Norris arrived on a commercial flight to Miami, Fla. He was traveling under the alias: Richard Gunning….