2024 – The Wakulla Sun

1977 Datsun 200SX being lifted out of Donahue Sink

Posted onNovember 21, 2024November 21, 2024AuthorWilliam SnowdenLeave a comment

Video by William Snowden

Car pulled out of local sinkhole

Posted onNovember 21, 2024November 25, 2024AuthorSpecial to The SunLeave a comment

1977 Datsun 200SX removal from Donahue Sink on Tuesday November 19, 2024. Video by Cal Jamison

35th anniversary

Posted onNovember 20, 2024November 19, 2024AuthorWilliam Snowden

The ‘new’ Shadeville school opened Nov. 13, 1989 with then-principal David Miller

Current Assistant Principal Eden Rodgers and Principal Tim Wheeler with David Miller and Alice Stokley, principal and assistant principal at Shdeville 35 years ago.

By WILLIAM SNOWDEN
Editor

Last Wednesday was the 35th anniversary of the opening of Shadeville Elementary School.

City water meters need replacement

Posted onNovember 20, 2024November 19, 2024AuthorWilliam Snowden

By WILLIAM SNOWDEN
Editor

St. Marks City Manager Katherine Gatewood reported to city commissioners this week that as many as 100 water meters need to be replaced – many of the meters are 20 or more years old and the software to track usage won’t work on them.

WAR EAGLES FLY HIGH IN PLAYOFF WIN

Posted onNovember 20, 2024November 20, 2024AuthorWilliam Snowden

War Eagle defensive back Auvion Thomas goes airborne as he returns an interception 50 yards in the playoff game against the Menendez Falcons. Wakulla won 28-14. See Football under the sports menu item at the top of the page for the full story. (Photo by Ken Fields)

Minor injuries in traffic crash on 98

Posted onNovember 20, 2024November 19, 2024AuthorStaff Report

Wakulla Fire Rescue at the scene of the crash.

Staff

A traffic crash in the rain on Thursday, Nov. 14, resulted in only minor injuries, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Hyde Park history

Posted onNovember 20, 2024November 19, 2024AuthorWilliam Snowden

By WILLIAM SNOWDEN
Editor

One of the oldest communities in Wakulla County is Hyde Park, a predominantly black enclave created on the west bank of the Wakulla River by Seminoles and Freeman Seminoles.

Cougars are rec park champions

Posted onNovember 20, 2024November 19, 2024AuthorSpecial to The Sun

The Cougars return to their winning ways by knocking of the Razorbacks last year’s defending Super Bowl Champs 22-6 in a hard fought game Saturday, Nov. 9 at the Wakulla Recreation Park.

Blue Crab Festival held in Panacea on Saturday

Posted onNovember 20, 2024November 19, 2024AuthorGerald Brown

Blue crab float in the parade. (Photos by Gerald Brown)

Dianne Amburn will be Garden Club director

Posted onNovember 20, 2024November 19, 2024AuthorSpecial to The Sun

Mary Cortese, Dianne Amburn, and Laura Mooser

Special to The Sun

Dianne Amburn, President of Wakulla County Garden Club, was nominated to the position of District III Director for the Florida Federation of Garden Clubs at the Nov. 7th Fall District III meeting held in Live Oak.