Jason Futch [email protected] Leigh Ann Norris has spent the last 29 years serving students within the Hamilton County School District and has been recognized multiple times for her service. She loves teaching…
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Hamilton students suit up for science
Hamilton County High School students recently suited up in their scientist gear to dive into hands-on chemistry experiments. During these lessons, students explored reactions, tested hypotheses, and learned the building blocks of…
Dr. Jennifer Humbles Page named ninth president of NFC: Leading with purpose, inspired by community
NFC Contributor On Tuesday, Sept. 17, the North Florida College (NFC) Board of Trustees confirmed Wednesday, Oct. 1, as the official start of Dr. Jennifer Humbles Page’s presidency. An investiture for Dr….
Hornets celebrate Homecoming with dominating football win
Christian Peterson [email protected] On Friday, Sept. 19, the Lafayette High School Hornets hosted the Zarephath Academy Eagles for a football showdown. The Hornets took an early lead in the first half of…
Relay 4 Raven seeking vendors for Oct. 10 event
Jason Futch [email protected] The Hamilton County High School (HCHS) Beta Club is seeking vendors to participate in the upcoming Relay 4 Raven Walk-a-Thon, scheduled for Friday, Oct. 10. The event is being…
Back on the Court
Andrea Deas Westwood Christian School Writer Volleyball season is back at Westwood Christian School! Westwood’s volleyball program started in 2017 and, in 2022, they expanded the program further by introducing J.V. (Junior…
Chapel
Carson Alford Westwood Christian School Writer Chapel is one of the many privileges that students and parents get to experience here at Westwood Christian School. This weekly time on Wednesday is set…
Full circle success at North Florida College: NFC’s BSN program builds careers, leaders and communities
NFC Contributor In rural North Florida, where hospitals are often miles apart and dependable health care is a lifeline, North Florida College’s (NFC) Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program is doing…
United Way of Suwannee Valley seeking ReadingPals volunteers
Jason Futch [email protected] The United Way of Suwannee Valley is seeking volunteers throughout the area to take part in its ReadingPals program. The program enables volunteers to assist pre-kindergarten and elementary school…
Lafayette School County District approves all items at Sept. 9 meeting
The Lafayette County School Board met on Tuesday, Sept. 9, for its regular meeting, where several items regarding school operations were up for discussion. The evening began with a public hearing, where…
Churches partner to support families with After-School Camp
Christian Peterson [email protected] The school year is officially in full swing, and with that, parents are looking for help, especially in the afternoon. Those who work a nine-to-five, or any other strange…
Florida Retired Educators Association welcomes local teachers
Jason Futch [email protected] The Florida Retired Educators Association (FREA) is a nonprofit organization that advocates for Florida Retirement System retirees, provides community service opportunities, and provides resources and information to help education…
AbbasChild hosts BRAVE Books Story Hour at Live Oak Public Library
Jason Futch [email protected] AbbasChild and the Live Oak Public Library teamed up to hold a BRAVE Books Story Hour event on Saturday, Aug. 16. It was held as part of a nation-wide…
Relay 4 Raven to be held at HCHS track in October
Jason Futch [email protected] Raven Merine is an eighth-grade science teacher at Hamilton County High School (HCHS) and was recently bestowed the title of the high school’s Teacher of the Year. “When you…
Lafayette County Farm Bureau announces new speech contest
Christian Peterson [email protected] Contests are a part of life; humans love to compete with each other. It is effective at helping every person better themselves. It also allows everyone the opportunity to…
Mayo Masons continue tradition of supporting education
Stanley Swam Contributor The Mayo Masonic Lodge recently awarded its annual scholarship and its “Adopt A Teacher” award for the 2025 school year. Elder Santiago, a 2025 graduate of Lafayette High School,…
Palms Medical Group gives back during back-to-school season
Kyler Burke Contributor Back-to-school season is in full swing, and Palms Medical Group has stuffed, distributed and given out 600 backpacks to community members and various partnering community organizations throughout its 13-location…