Year: 2024 (Page 1 of 2)

Hurricane Helene misses us

A last minute wobble sent the Category 4 hurricane east of St. Marks into Taylor County

Stan West of Riverside Cafe in St. Marks takes a pause from cleaning out mud from his restaurant. He was all smiles: ‘We expected a lot worse.’ (PHOTO BY WILLIAM SNOWDEN)

By WILLIAM SNOWDEN
Editor

Warned of Hurricane Helene becoming a Category 4 and possible storm surge of as much as 20 feet, Wakulla county commissioners issued a mandatory evacuation order for the entire county on Tuesday, Sept. 24.

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4-H Peanut Butter Challenge returns

Wakulla 4-H at the Wakulla county commission meeting on Sept. 23. That’s Commissioner Ralph Thomas in the costume.

Special to The Sun

Since 2012, UF/IFAS Extension and partner institution Florida A&M University Cooperative Extension have donated tons of peanut butter to food banks through their annual Peanut Butter Challenge.

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Linda Oaks

Wakulla Public Library’s director, ‘Library Linda,’ is passionate about her community

Wakulla Public Library Director Linda Oaks

By LINDA ANN McDONALD
Correspondent

Public libraries in the United States play an essential role in providing safe, accessible, and 100% free educational resource centers for every member in communities across the country.

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Need for mental health screenings

Good mental health is an important part of good overall health. Routine mental health screenings can help healthcare providers diagnose depression and other mental illnesses early and improve the quality of life for their patients. (ABODE STOCK PHOTO)

By SAMANTHA KENNEDY
Extension Director

In recent years, the spotlight on mental health has illuminated a pressing issue: the necessity of regular screening for depression and other mental illnesses. As awareness grows, it becomes increasingly clear that identifying and addressing mental health issues early can have profound impacts on overall well-being and societal health.

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