Kindergarten 1 pack of 24 or more crayons Washable markers 4 glue sticks Highlighters 12 pack of colored pencils 3 packs of FAT pencils Large erasers 1 pack of expo markers Water…
Lafayette High School’s supply list
6th Grade Supply List Basic Supplies: (enough of each to last the year) ● #2 Pencils – required for Math ● Colored Pens ● Colored pencils ● Small Personal Pencil Sharpener for…
Lafayette Elementary School’s supply list
Pre-K Two packs of eight-count crayons One glue stick (jumbo) One box of Kleenex One change of clothes to keep at school, wipes and pull ups: (if needed) Blanket One sleep mat…
Remembering Suwannee: County site selection drama, Part 3
Eric Musgrove Contributor This week, we will continue our discussion of Live Oak’s selection as the county seat and the events that led to today’s location of the Suwannee County Courthouse. We…
Explore faith with Bible summer fun
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com The sun is getting brighter, the air is getting warmer, and the school year has drawn to an end. You know what that means: summer vacation is here! This…
Local students win state FFA awards
Kenzie James reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Local students in Suwannee and Lafayette Counties received state champion and finalist awards at the 96th annual Florida Future Farmers of America (FFA) convention in June. The annual convention,…
Local 4-H club and nonprofit organization announce upcoming mother-son event
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail. A Suwannee County 4-H club and the National Heritage Council Foundation recently announced they will be hosting a mother-son event in August. D.E.V.O.T.E.D., a 4-H club focused on performing…
Lafayette DOH to host diabetes education program
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail. The Florida Department of Health (DOH) in Lafayette County is inviting residents to participate in the upcoming Diabetes Self-Management Empowerment Education Program (DEEP) classes. These sessions are scheduled to…
Living God’s way: Confessing our sins
Listing things we are to be praying about for others, James includes confessing our sins to one another and praying for each other (James 5:16). There are several benefits Christians can enjoy…
Around the Banks
Most of all it’s the sweet memories that haunt, now faded into a past that was, for many decades the pillar of North Central Florida’s agricultural economy. The familiar aroma that floated…
Back-to-school tax holiday starts next week
Kenzie James reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com The annual state back-to-school sales tax holiday started this week for families looking to purchase school supplies to prepare for the start of the new school year in August. …
Lafayette Commission prepares for budget season
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Tuesday, July 23, the Lafayette County Board of County Commissioners met for its regularly scheduled meeting. The meeting began with the approval of the minutes, followed by a…
Suwannee County School Board prepares for upcoming school year
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com As summer begins to wind down, school districts across the Riverbend News area continue to prepare for the upcoming school year, starting at the administrative level. As such, the…
Introducing Suwannee County’s New Fire Chief
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com Eddie Hand has served Suwannee County Fire Rescue and the citizens of Suwannee County for many years as the Suwannee County Fire Chief. However, he has moved on to…
Local Badcock stores to undergo rebranding
Alexa Duarte reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com Rumors around town and on social media have been about the local Badcock stores and if they will be closing. Riverbend News has been in contact with local Badcock…
Money from Mayo fundraisers allegedly stolen
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Tuesday, June 25, Deputy Joan Negrette with Lafayette County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) responded to a report of money that went missing in regards to a fundraiser. In a…
ATM burglary suspects arrested
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Two suspects have been arrested in connection to a burglary attempt at Lafayette State Bank that occurred in late June. According to a press release from the Lafayette County…