Jennifer Gisonni Contributor Downtown Jasper came alive with color, creativity and community spirit as residents gathered for the second Art in the Open event, hosted by Florida Youth Charitable in partnership with…
Category: Lafayette County
News pertaining to the Lafayette County area.
Jail Report
Lafayette County April 16 Matthew Williamson, failure to appear, attach tag not assigned Hamilton County Arrest information for Hamilton County will be featured on our website and in our Wednesday, April 29,…
Hornets defeat Bucs in district semifinals matchup
Christian Peterson reporter@riverbendnews.org The baseball season is entering its final weeks, beginning with the district tournament play. On Tuesday, April 14, the Lafayette High School Hornets hosted the Branford High School Buccaneers in a district tournament semifinal game. The stands…
DOH-Lafayette hosts community health event
Christian Peterson reporter@riverbendnews.org On Saturday, April 11, Day Recreation Park was the place to be. The Lafayette County Department of Health (DOH-Lafayette) hosted the Staying Active in Lafayette (SAIL) event, welcoming community members to attend. A large number of local businesses and…
Lafayette Commission celebrates lineworkers, recognizes child abuse prevention
Christian Peterson reporter@riverbendnews.org On Tuesday, April 14, the Lafayette County Board of County Commissioners met for its regularly scheduled meeting. Commissioner Andrew Branche was present via a phone call. The meeting began with…
34th annual letter carriers “Stamp Out Hunger” food drive is May 9
Jennifer Anchors Contributor The National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) is celebrating the 34th anniversary of the “Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive,” the largest one-day food drive in the country. United Way and the AFL-CIO…
Tri-County Electric is offering a scholarship opportunity
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…
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…