Author: Linda Ann McDonald (Page 1 of 4)

Stacy Bunch helps hurricane victims

October 16, 2024 / Linda Ann McDonald

Owner of the Old South food truck is feeding people

Taylor County cheerleaders prepare to serve people food prepared by Stacy Bunch last week.

Story & Photos By
LINDA ANN McDONALD
Correspondent

Stacy Bunch, owner of the Old South Food Truck and Catering went beyond the county lines of Wakulla and helped neighboring Taylor County by feeding those in need.

Linda Oaks

October 2, 2024 / Linda Ann McDonald

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.

Special Needs ‘Festival of Joy’ held at Wakulla Springs

September 25, 2024 / Linda Ann McDonald

Rachel Seibert visits with members of Wakulla Fire Rescue at the event.

Story & Photo By
LINDA ANN McDONALD
Correspondent

JOY Filled Journeys hosted The Festival of Joy at Wakulla Springs Lodge on Saturday, Sept. 21.

Wakulla Monthly Neighbor Feature Louis Lamarche

September 3, 2024 / Linda Ann McDonald

Wakulla Fire Rescue Chief Louis

By LINDA ANN McDONALD
Correspondent

A true public servant is characterized by altruism, a deep sense of duty to the public, and a commitment to integrity and transparency. Their decisions and actions are guided by the welfare of the community and the nation, often at the expense of personal gain or comfort.

Sammy Tedder’s movie

August 28, 2024 / Linda Ann McDonald

The musician has made a film about the Sopchoppy River, premieres this weekend

By LINDA ANN McDONALD
Correspondent

“I produced a movie about the Sopchoppy River. I live there and I felt it had to be documented; I want people to say, “This is a beautiful part of Florida and I got to see the unique, genuine, untouched Florida that must remain untouched and undeveloped.”

A night at Hogwarts held at the library on Friday

July 31, 2024 / Linda Ann McDonald

The event featured the office of Professor Dumbledore

Story & Photos By
LINDA ANN McDONALD
Correspondent

Wakulla County Public Library hosted An Evening at Hogwarts on Friday, July 26th. The costumes encouraged Harry Potter themed event included fun activities for all ages.

Franks brothers hold free football camp

July 17, 2024 / Linda Ann McDonald

Jordan Franks shows some of the camp participants how to do a drill.

Story & Photos By
LINDA ANN McDONALD
Correspondent

Former Wakulla War Eagle football players Feleipe and Jordan Franks hosted their second annual football camp on Saturday at the War Eagle Football field.
More than 100 athletes signed up for the free camp and to enjoy athletics, football contests, a meal donated by Lindy’s Chicken, and a draw string back pack souvenir to bring home memories of the event.

Meeting on infrastructure held

June 26, 2024 / Linda Ann McDonald

Wakulla County Administrator David Edwards addresses citizens about county infrastructure improvements at the community center on June 11.

Wakulla County Administration recently hosted an infrastructure meeting to inform and educate the Wakulla community on infrastructure investments in relation to the grant funding and utilization of tax dollars to afford and sustain future upgrades to the county.

Salute to Our Veterans event held Friday, Saturday

June 26, 2024 / Linda Ann McDonald

A Salute to our Veterans event was held at the Wakulla County Community Center on both Friday, June 21 and Saturday, June 22, to provide services such as medical, dental, eye care, veterans services, counseling, financial literacy, haircuts, music and more. The event was hosted by Veterans of Foreign Wars and Auxiliary Post 4538 and was open to all Veterans and their families.