Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com Guardian ad Litem (GAL) may be one of the most important institutions in Florida. The organization is focused on representing the legal interest of abused, abandoned and neglected children….
Remembering Suwannee: County Site Selection Drama Part 4
Eric Musgrove Contributor This week, we will continue our discussion of the events that led to the location of the Suwannee County Courthouse. In the Wednesday, July 31, edition of the Riverbend…
Living God’s way: Humble yourself and God will exalt you
James describes the attitude and actions of those who will humble themselves before God. He says God will exalt or reward those who humble themselves (James 8b-10). In a spiritual sense, James…
Around the Banks
As I write this column on Friday, Aug. 2, the rain is coming down here at the Eight Mile Still, and the thunder is crashing and rumbling. It’s a good day to…
Four athletes signed from Suwannee High School
Alexa Duarte reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Tuesday, July 23, Suwannee High School had four athletes from the class of 2024 sign with colleges. JD Cherry, Marquavious Owens, Justice Leggett and PJ Davis all earned…
Scott Bonafide for Lafayette County Sheriff
I, Scott P. Bonafide, am seeking to be the next Sheriff of Lafayette County. From a young age, I have been passionate about law enforcement, dedicating my life to preparing, learning and…
Lighthouse Christian Academy expanding for upcoming school year
Alexa Duarte reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com Lighthouse Christian Academy is excited to announce there will be a new building open for the 2024-25 school year. The academy has been excited to serve the community of…
12-year-old Hamilton resident takes world championship
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com In what might be the most underground competition in the world, the National Barrel Horse Association (NBHA) hosted the Youth and Teen World Championships from Sunday, July 21, through…
Hurricane Debby hits Florida
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com Hurricane Debby was a long time coming. She first formed as a tropical wave in the Atlantic Ocean on Friday, July 26. At what felt like a crawl, she…
2024 Westwood Christian School supply lists
Preschool – Items are supplied by Westwood Christian School. Kindergarten 1 case of spring water (small bottles). 1 box of tissues. 1 pack of wet wipes. 1 white polo shirt in a…
Springcrest Elementary School’s supply lists
Pre-K Full size backpack Primary journal Composition book (the top of the pages are blank and the bottom of the pages has thick writing lines) ½ inch binder with protector pockets on…
Riverside Elementary School’s supply lists
All students will need tissues, hand sanitizer and disinfectant wipes. Students in K-2 will need headphones (NOT earbuds) and students in third through fifth grade will need headphones or earbuds. Kindergarten Crayons…
Pineview Elementary Supply Lists
Pre-Kindergarten Hand sanitizer Backpack Nap mat Small cover for mat 1 bottle of school glue Elastic waistband on all pants, shorts and skorts No belts or belt loop Tennis shoes Kindergarten Hand…
Melody Christian Academy supply lists
VPK School Supply List – (Voluntary) (All students will need a reusable water bottle.) 1 set of eight water colors 1 folder (no prongs) EXPO markers (fine tip) 1 complete change of…
Corinth Christian Academy supply lists
Pre-K- Kindergarten 1 – box crayons 1 – pack of markers 1 – pack of colored pencils 2 – packs #2 pencils (not mechanical) 2 – packs of big pink erasers 6…
Branford High School supply lists
6th Grade Student Necessities: These supplies are to be kept with the student in his/her backpack – they will be used by ALL of the 6th grade teachers (ELA, Math, Science and…
Branford Elementary School’s supply list
VPK or Pre-K One pack of glue sticks four pack of large disinfecting wipes two boxes of tissues One pack of baby wipes change of clothes in baggie labeled with child’s name …