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Mandatory evacuation orders have been issued for some residents in Suwannee and Lafayette counties ahead of Hurricane Helene's arrival Thursday. The storm is expected to be a major hurricane before making landfall in the Big Bend of Florida. (NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE)

Mandatory evacuation orders have been issued for some residents in Suwannee and Lafayette counties ahead of Hurricane Helene's arrival Thursday. The storm is expected to be a major hurricane before making landfall in the Big Bend of Florida. (NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE)

Mandatory evacuations ordered in Suwannee, Lafayette

NEWS STAFF
Wednesday, September 25, 2024
Mandatory evacuation orders have been issued in both Suwannee and Lafayette counties ahead of Hurricane Helene. The mandatory evacuations in both counties are for residents living in mobile homes, substandard housing, RVs, travel trailers and flood-prone areas.

Suwannee stabbing suspect turns himself in

JAMIE WACHTER
Tuesday, September 24, 2024
LIVE OAK — A Live Oak man finally faces attempted murder charges for stabbing a man in the neck at a bar last month. Kelvin Bispham, 38, was arrested Sunday night for attempted murder and attempt, solicitation or conspiracy. Suwannee County Sheriff Sam St.
Andrea Venet, a marimbist, will perform Saturday with percussion students from the University of North Florida at the first Friends of Music concert of the 2024-25 season. (COURTESY)

Andrea Venet, a marimbist, will perform Saturday with percussion students from the University of North Florida at the first Friends of Music concert of the 2024-25 season. (COURTESY)

UNF percussion ensemble playing for Friends of Music

NEWS STAFF
Saturday, September 21, 2024
LIVE OAK — Music fans can experience a night like no other as Andrea Venet, marimbist extraordinaire, and her gifted percussion students from the University of North Florida present the first Friends of Music concert of the 2024-25 season.
Sen. Corey Simon will receive support from incoming Senate President Ben Albritton as he runs for re-election. (NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA FILE)

Sen. Corey Simon will receive support from incoming Senate President Ben Albritton as he runs for re-election. (NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA FILE)

Simon, Parks battle for Senate seat

NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
TALLAHASSEE — A prominent trial lawyer with a civil-rights resume is jockeying to oust North Florida state Sen. Corey Simon, in one of this year’s marquee legislative races and the only Senate district Democrats are angling to flip in November.
The Ash family was recently recognized as the Lafayette County Farm Bureau Farm Family of the Year. Stanley and Jeanette Ash (front middle) are surrounded by their daughters and their families: Lucas and Susan Morgan with Ryan, Kaylin, and Waylon Koon and Ashlyn Morgan. Brian, Sonya, Laura Beth, and Emma Hill; Clint, Sandy, Malah, and Pearson Bass. (COURTESY)

The Ash family was recently recognized as the Lafayette County Farm Bureau Farm Family of the Year. Stanley and Jeanette Ash (front middle) are surrounded by their daughters and their families: Lucas and Susan Morgan with Ryan, Kaylin, and Waylon Koon and Ashlyn Morgan. Brian, Sonya, Laura Beth, and Emma Hill; Clint, Sandy, Malah, and Pearson Bass. (COURTESY)

Ash family honored as Lafayette Farm Family of the Year

NEWS STAFF
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
MAYO — Stanley and Jeanette Ash, along with their family, were honored last week as the Lafayette County Farm Bureau Farm Family of the Year. The award recognizes producers that exhibit agricultural excellency with environmental stewardship as a guiding principle.