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Category: Lafayette County
News pertaining to the Lafayette County area.
BBQ dinner fundraiser supports Reed family
Christian Peterson [email protected] Last month, Mayo residents Corey and Amanda Reed lost their son in a car accident. As the family mourned, the community rallied around them to offer support. Working together, the community hosted multiple fundraising meals to help cover expenses associated with laying their son to…
Third Annual Community Church Leadership Conference scheduled for Feb. 28 in Mayo
Danny Federico [email protected] The Community Church Leadership Mission (CCLM) will host its Third Annual Community Church Leadership Conference on Saturday, Feb. 28, in Mayo. The theme for this year’s conference is “All…
The Hyssongs set to perform in Mayo on Feb. 22
Danny Federico [email protected] Bethel Creek Baptist Church invites the community to a free gospel concert featuring Southern Gospel trio The Hyssongs on Sunday, Feb. 22, beginning at 6 p.m. The concert is…
Lafayette County Toxic Round-Up event collects hazardous waste
Alachua County Household Hazardous Waste Department Contributor The Alachua County Household Hazardous Waste Department, in partnership with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection and the Lafayette County Commission, will sponsor a FREE…
Lafayette County School Board approves utility easement for Town of Mayo
Danny Federico [email protected] The Lafayette County School Board met on Tuesday, Jan. 20, beginning by recognizing January’s Students of the Month. Each student was nominated by their teacher for their growth in…
Co-founder of the Madison County Carrier Mary Ellen Greene passes away
Mary Ellen (Selman) Greene, 86, passed away on Monday, Feb. 16, at 11:25 p.m., in the Madison County Memorial Hospital in the presence of family, after an extended illness. Mary Ellen was…
Livin’ Like Larry Farm Sanctuary Micro Pet Food Pantries installed throughout region
Jason Futch [email protected] The Livin’ Like Larry Farm Sanctuary has been installing Micro Pet Food Pantries through its Suwannee Animal Ambassadors, Volunteers and Educators (S.A.V.E.) program. The sanctuary has provided a regional…
Hornets celebrate seniors during basketball game
Christian Peterson [email protected] On Friday, Jan. 30, the Lafayette County High School Hornets hosted their rivals, the Branford High School Buccaneers, for basketball showdowns. While the rivalry games were a big draw for many, another celebration took place that night that…
Water First North Florida brings hope and concerns to drought-stricken Suwannee River Basin
Jason Futch [email protected] Water First North Florida is an upcoming project aimed at bringing relief to the drought-stricken Suwannee River Basin by pumping water from the St. Johns River. The project is…
Counties come together to celebrate Rural Counties Day
Jason Futch [email protected] Rural counties throughout Florida had the opportunity to take part in Rural Counties Day at the Florida State Capitol. From spotlighting Hamilton County’s growth to the Lafayette County Chamber…
Jail Report Jan. 26 – Feb. 2
Lafayette County Jan. 26 Anastasia De La Poer Beresford, failure to appear Jan. 27 Domingo Lopez-Cruz, operate motor vehicle without valid license Martin Ramirez Cruz, resist officer Jan. 29 Justin Peek, sexual…
Lafayette Commission extends multiple grant projects
Christian Peterson [email protected] On Tuesday, Jan. 27, the Lafayette County Board of County Commissioners met for its regularly scheduled meeting. Uniquely this time, due to repairs in the courthouse, the meeting was…
Jail Report 1.19 – 1.26
Lafayette County Jan. 25 Max Law, drive with suspended revoked license Arthur Cook, drive with suspended revoked license, attach registration plate not assigned Hamilton County Jan. 12 Daveena Meshell Cooper, failure…
Lafayette School Board hears first round of public input regarding school-start times
Danny Federico [email protected] During its regular meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 16, the Lafayette County School Board recognized the district’s Students of the Month and heard its first bout of public input on…
Honoring the area’s 2025-26 Teachers and School-Related Employees of the Year
Jason Futch [email protected] Each year, Riverbend News is honored to share with the community each school district’s Teacher of the Year and School-Related Employee of the Year for the 2025-26 school year….
LCHS student receives opportunity of a lifetime
Jason Futch [email protected] Adaya Plummer is a junior at Lafayette County High School and a member of the school’s band, something she has been passionate about for many years. When band director…