Nicole Washington Contributor Hand washing is essential to stop the spread of germs to everyone. As a preschool teacher, I think that it is even more important in preschool groups. Every day…
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Class of 1956 donates money to the Lonnie Bob Hurst Scholarship
Donna Long Contributor The Class of 1956 recently voted to donate money to the Lonnie Bob Hurst Scholarship for this year’s Suwannee High School graduates. The recipient will be awarded this money…
Jerry Taylor, long-serving Suwannee County School Board member, announces retirement
Danny Federico [email protected] After 28 years of dedicated service to the Suwannee County School Board, District 1 representative Jerry Taylor has announced his retirement. Taylor, a stalwart figure in the local education…
Miss HCHS Pageant glows in neon splendor
Danny Federico [email protected] Lovely young ladies donned their most electrifying gowns on Saturday, Feb. 3, for Hamilton County High School’s (HCHS) 2024 Miss HCHS Pageant. The theme, “A Neon Night to Remember,”…
Hamilton students compete in district-wide Spelling Bee
Amy Hendry Contributor On Wednesday, Jan. 24, Hamilton County Elementary School (HCES) hosted the Hamilton County School District Spelling Bee in its media center. Six contestants competed for the honor of representing…
Local educators shine in FAAE Ideas Unlimited Competition
Danny Federico [email protected] In a showcase of innovative teaching methods, Stacy Young from Branford High School and Kaitlyn VanHusen from Bradford High School participated in the Florida Association of Agricultural Educators (FAAE)…
Lafayette school district recognized as Best of the Best
FSBIT Contributor At its annual winter meeting, the Florida School Boards Insurance Trust (FSBIT) acknowledged the outstanding risk management FSBIT’s Executive Director Dave Stephens commented, “Lafayette’s team is to be commended on…
Suwannee Wrestling team celebrates seniors
Christian Peterson [email protected] On Thursday, Jan. 25, Suwannee High School hosted the Clay Duals wrestling competition. On top of that, the school also took a moment to honor its graduating class, which…
Bright minds shine at Hamilton High’s annual science fair
Danny Federico [email protected] Hamilton County High School showcased the brilliance of its budding scientists during its annual science fair in January. The event, which saw a plethora of innovative projects, culminated in…
Branford FFA celebrates Florida Arbor Day with tree planting
Danny Federico [email protected] In celebration of Florida Arbor Day, on Friday, Jan. 19, Branford’s Future Farmers of America (FFA) chapter planted trees donated by Shade Tree Nursery on Branford High School’s campus….
Superintendent Wetherington-Zamora honored as NEFEC resiliency awardee
The North East Florida Educational Consortium (NEFEC) wrapped up its December Resiliency recognitions by selecting Hamilton County Superintendent Dorothy Lee Wetherington-Zamora as an awardee. During December, NEFEC spotlighted the resiliency trait…
Saturn app’s danger is out of this world
Halie Wetherington reporter3.riverbendnews@ gmail.com “Saturn” is the name of a popular social app, not just the planet. However, the Community Coalition Alliance (CCA) has voiced concerns over the lack of security in…
Nominations open for 2024 Ag Woman of the Year and Ag-Environmental Leadership Awards
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Contributor Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson has announced the opening of the nomination process for the Woman of the Year in Agriculture Award and…
Lafayette school board honors January Students of the Month
Danny Federico [email protected] Four students were recognized as the Students of the Month during the Lafayette County School Board’s regular meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 16. Each month, students are nominated by their…
NFC 2023 Fall graduates recognized
NFC Contributor North Florida College (NFC) awarded 101 degrees and certificates to its students at the conclusion of its 2023 Fall Term. Many of the summer graduates participated in NFC’s Fall Commencement…
SMS Titans wrap up e-sports season
Christian Peterson [email protected] Many people still are unaware of the Sunshine State Esports League (SSEL). This group of people have found that the love children have for video games can be fostered…
Area schools part of state-wide bomb threat
Danny Federico [email protected] Schools across Florida received bomb threats in the morning hours of Wednesday, Jan. 10. Seven schools across the Big Bend area received the threat via email, including Gadsden, Lafayette,…