2023 Year in Review

A look back at some of the top stories and photos of the past year

Former Wakulla Property Appraiser Brad Harvey is taken out of the courthouse after his sentencing on Sept. 7 and loaded in a van for transport to the Wakulla County Jail.

By LEGION TAYLOR
Reporter

BRAD HARVEY GETS 12 1/2 YEARS

Brad Harvey, the former Wakulla County Property Appraiser, was convicted on embezzling charges, being sentenced to 12 1/2 years in prison and 17 1/2 years of probation once he gets out.

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95th birthday celebration

Dorothy Lucille Simmons Noegel, known affectionally as “Mama LuLu,” turns 95 years young on Dec. 24th and we had a little party at C-Quarters Marina in Carrabelle. This was not the first gathering for Mama LuLu as her 85th, 90th and now 95th were hosted at C-Quarters by her daughter, Amy, and son-in-law, Russell Cohoon. Mama LuLu served the citizens of Florida with the Road Department (DOT) and then the Public Service Commission. She was born in Monticello and resides in Oclockonee Bay. (Photo special to The Sun)

Ordered held in jail

Matthew Williams ordered held in jail after threatening Shell Point neighbors

Shell Point resident
Matthew Williams

By WILLIAM SNOWDEN
Editor

A Shell Point man who was arrested two weeks ago after making threats against his neighbors and then arming himself was ordered held in jail.

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Two War Eagles sign scholarships

Nehemiah Chandler signs with Georgia Tech; Haden Klees with Samford

Wakulla War Eagle Nehemiah Chandler signs his scholarship to play football for the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets as assistant head coach Grady Guess looks on.

By WILLIAM SNOWDEN
Editor

Two dynamic Wakulla War Eagle football players signed college scholarships on National Signing Day on Wednesday, Dec. 20 – Nehemiah Chandler signed with Georgia Tech, and Haden Klees signed with Samford.

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