By NICOLE CASE
Correspondent
The Wakulla County Animal Shelter, a longstanding pillar of the community since its construction in a 1993 partnership between the Wakulla Humane Society & Wakulla County, stands strong amid recent budget cuts.
A testament to this is its recent recognition by the Best Friends Animal Society as a no-kill shelter, a status it has upheld for the past 6 years— that is, the shelter has an annual adoption rate of 90% or higher.
Kate Shields – 4th grader at Medart Elementary
Principal: Stan Ward
Achievements/Reason for Nomination: We are proud to recognize Kate Shields as our Sun Student of the Week! Kate is a hard worker who always gives her best and approaches each day with a positive attitude. She is kind, helpful, and always willing to lend a hand to others. Kate is a wonderful friend, a great role model, and a shining example of how a Mustang should represent our school. We are so proud of Kate and all that she brings to our school community!
STUDENT OF THE WEEK FEATURES A DIFFERENT SCHOOL EACH WEEK.
More than 200 people attended the 4-H Open House on Saturday.
By RACHEL PIENTA
4-H Director
At the Wakulla 4-H Open House, the new club year did not begin with a speech. It began with music, conversation, curious questions and the unmistakable energy of young people discovering what they might try next.
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Wakulla County Fire Chief Louis Lamarche has announced his plans to retire in June 2027, concluding a distinguished career in public safety that began more than two decades ago and has been marked by steady leadership, operational improvements, and an unwavering commitment to the residents of Wakulla County.
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By WALT JACOBS
Correspondent
The title “Kendal Haynie, 2026 State Champion” has a nice ring to it and now her copious collection of awards does too.
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With the cancellation of last week’s preseason game, we didn’t have a photo of this Color Guard for the Football section.
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Sunchaser CrossFit in Crawfordville is proud to recognize two athletes whose recent accomplishments demonstrate that dedication, perseverance and hard work can lead to success at any age.
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In Wakulla County, a volunteer can be the person who helps a young person plant a first garden, safely draw a bow, prepare a family recipe, identify an insect, balance a simple budget or discover that leadership starts with one good idea and the courage to try it.
How you can help • Club volunteer: organizational leader, assistant, activity leader, project leader, resource leader or mentor to independent youth. • Project volunteer: county project leader or shooting sports volunteer. • Activity volunteer: county activity leader, event helper or episodic volunteer. • Community support: event or contest judge, County 4-H Association member, key leader for a project area or special event, or resource person who teaches a specific skill. Key Dates • Wakulla 4-H Open House: Saturday, August 29, 2026, 9 a.m.–1 p.m., Wakulla Extension Arena, 84 Cedar Avenue, Crawfordville. • Wakulla 4-H club program year begins: September 1, 2026.Read More …
Presentation of $1,500 recently from Wakulla Moose Lodge 2510 to local VA in honor of Paul Peters, a veteran member who passed away recently. The Pool players collected these funds for this donation. A big thank you to our Pool players! (Photo submitted)
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Join the fun at Sopchoppy Depot Park (33 Rose Street) on Friday, August 21 between 9:00 and 11:00 a.m. Help to count bees and butterflies landing on individual wildflower plants as part of the 2026 Great Southeast Pollinator Census in Wakulla County. Spend just 15 minutes to count insect landings and help pollinator scientists.
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