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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School board holds workshop on proposed policy changes

By WILLIAM SNOWDEN
Editor

The Wakulla School Board held a special workshop on Monday, Sept. 30 to discuss with Superintendent-elect Rick Myhre and district staff some of the upcoming changes to policy.

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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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