By LINDA ANN McDONALD
Correspondent
The Sopchoppy City Commission voted last week to move forward with Rick Ott Performance and Production (ROPP) to upgrade the historic Sopchoppy Theater from an occasional performance venue to a regional arts venue, conference center, and community gathering space.
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Confederate re-enactors fire on the approaching Yankee troops in the annual re-enactment of the Battle of Natural Bridge, held this past weekend.
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By LINDA ANN McDONALD
Correspondent
Wakulla High School hosted two scholarship signing ceremonies on Wednesday, Feb. 25, at the high school.
Stand-outs Auvion Thomas and Wyatt Brown signed with college universities based on stellar athleticism and academics. Both athletes were supported by coaching staff, educational staff, family, and friends present at the event.
After 36 years of veterinary medicine, she will retire in July
By LINDA ANN McDONALD
Correspondent
After 36 years of practicing veterinary medicine, Dr. Faith Hughes, DVM has reached the finish line. Dr. Hughes announced she will be retiring at the end of July.
Originally from Bainbridge, Georgia, Hughes graduated University of Auburn in 1990, landing her first job as a DVM at Haines Road Animal Clinic in St. Petersburg. Two years later, she moved back to Bainbridge and worked for Allied Veterinary Emergency Hospital in Tallahassee.
By LINDA ANN McDONALD
Correspondent
After being discovered on social media for his musical talent, Wakulla native Madden Metcalf has signed a record deal with Freddy Wexler, a Grammy-nominated songwriter/producer, and MCA Records.
Metcalf’s first single, “IDWK” came out in November 2025. Metcalf released his next single, “Like My Hometown” on Jan. 26th. Metcalf has been playing guitar and singing since he was 7 years old.
After 25 years, the Opry will no longer have regular shows
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LINDA ANN McDONALD
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GERALD BROWN
The Sopchoppy Opry performed its last scheduled performance to a huge audience in the Historic Sopchoppy High School Auditorium, on Saturday, January 30th, proving it will always be “The little Opry that could.”
After almost 26 years and over 300 shows later, the Sopchoppy Opry is no longer maintaining its last Saturday of the month scheduled performances.
By LINDA ANN McDONALD
Correspondent
Friends of St. Marks Wildlife Refuge held a Second Sunday Talk about Wakulla Springs on Jan. 11th at the Leon County Library Main Branch. Approximately 50 people attended the lectures.
Guest speaker Dr. Joel Trexler, director of the Coastal and Marine Laboratory and Professor of Biological Science at FSU, shared information and data regarding ongoing studies regarding research to restore and protect the health and clarity of natural springs, especially Wakulla Springs.
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LINDA ANN McDONALD
Correspondent
The City of St. Marks held a workshop last week to ask the public for feedback and direction regarding growing concerns about Wakulla Street.
Wakulla Street is an undeveloped road with residential homes on one side and 18 city owned platted lots on the other side. The issue was discussed at a workshop at the St. Marks Yacht Club on Thursday, Jan. 15.
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LINDA ANN McDONALD
Correspondent
Superintendent of Schools Rick Myhre and the Wakulla County School District held the inaugural Wakula County Teacher of the Year Gala on Friday evening, Jan. 9, at the Wakulla County Community Center.
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By LINDA ANN McDONALD
Correspondent
“At the end of the day, all I want to know is that he is good and OK,” said 19-year-old Antonio Egleton.
Egleton, former Wakulla High School student and former War Eagle football player, was instrumental in assisting Wakulla County Sheriff’s Office and EMS in a one-car crash across from Porter Island Seafood, on south Highway 319, on Thursday, Dec. 11.