Hailey Heseltine editor@riverbendnews.org Applications are now open for the Tri- County Electric Cooperative’s (TCEC) Energizing Education Scholarship. Students from the Jefferson, Madison and Taylor counties have the opportunity to receive up to…
Category: Lafayette County
News pertaining to the Lafayette County area.
LHS FBLA awards banquet to take place
Ady Hammock editor@riverbendnews.org The Lafayette High School (LHS) Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) organization will be holding their annual banquet on Thursday, April 30. FBLA members, families, sponsors and supporters are…
Music in the Park happening this weekend
Ady Hammock editor@riverbendnews.org Music in the Park returns on Saturday, April 18. Beginning at noon, this fun-filled event is sure to entertain the family. There will be live gospel music, personal testimonies,…
National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week
Christian Peterson reporter@riverbendnews.org A lot of the world is run by people in roles that are rarely seen in the public eye. Whether that is public works employees or the administrative side…
Mayo essay competition deadline is April 20
Christian Peterson reporter@riverbendnews.org There is a large writing community in the Suwannee Valley area, along with a lot of people willing to support local writers. That is why the literature community is…
Mayo Masonic Lodge honors longtime members for service and dedication
Stan Swam Contributor Mayo Masonic Lodge recently recognized three members for their longstanding commitment and service to the lodge, the Masonic Fraternity and the community. Fred Hamlin was honored for 55 years…
Jail Report 4.3 – 4.6
Lafayette County April 3 Santos Ramirez Fernandez, operating a motor vehicle without a valid license Hamilton County Jail Report was not provided by press time. All arrests will be available in the…
Joshua Norton: America’s first and only emperor
Mickey Starling editor@riverbendnews.org The history of America is full of details of how the nation avoided falling prey to dictators, despots and kings. But, nothing was said of emperors. Seizing upon this…
Mayo welcomes new gift and bookstore
Christian Peterson reporter@riverbendnews.org “I am the vine and you are the branches.” John 15:5. Mayo seems to be adding new businesses every day. This was proven again on Friday, March 27, during…
Lafayette Commission approve multiple road upgrade plans
Christian Peterson reporter@riverbendnews.org On Tuesday, March 24, the Lafayette County Board of County Commissioners met for its regularly scheduled meeting. The meeting began with the board approving the minutes from the previous…
Lafayette School Board recognizes Students of the Month
Danny Federico editor@riverbendnews.org During its regular meeting on Tuesday, March 17, the Lafayette County School Board recognized several students for their academic achievements. Among those recognized was Anthony Martinez, a first grade…
Jail Report 3.16 – 3.30
Lafayette County March 26 Lawrence Albenberger, trespassing March 27 Ashley Jordan, violation of probation Hamilton County March 16 Abdullah Anar, no valid drivers license Danielle Maddox, out-of-county warrant Luis Francisco Tomas, driving…
You changed the clock, now protect your heart
Kim Griffin Contributor Every spring, we move our clocks forward one hour for Daylight Saving Time. While the change may seem small, it can have real effects on heart health. Losing just…
Seal and expunge pro bono clinic coming to Live Oak
Danny Federico editor@riverbendnews.org Residents of the Third Judicial Circuit who may be eligible to seal or expunge their criminal records will have an opportunity to receive assistance during a free legal clinic…
Accident in Lafayette County claims two lives
Christian Peterson reporter@riverbendnews.org On Friday, March 20, a tragedy struck Lafayette County. According to a report from Florida Highway Patrol, at 8:30 p.m., a Chevrolet pickup truck, driven by a 60-year-old man from Jennings and containing a 72-year-old…
Lafayette Commission approves multiple resolutions during meeting
Christian Peterson reporter@riverbendnews.org On Tuesday, March 10, the Lafayette County Board of County Commissioners met for its regularly scheduled meeting, beginning with the board approving the minutes from the previous meeting. After that, the board called for public comment. …
Jail Report 3.11 – 3.15
Lafayette County March 11 Scott Thompson, battery Lucille Thompson, battery Dale Norris, battery March 14 Antonio Porter, out-of-county warrant, open container of alcohol within 100 feet of business Suwannee County March 9…