Saturday’s car show by Friends of Wakulla Springs included the Rat Rod, above; Christy Frye’s 1965 purple Ford truck; and the 1970s Datsun pulled up from a sinkhole. (Photos by Perry Dissmore)
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Ernie Stevenson Memorial Fishing Tourney is set
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Next Saturday, Nov. 22, the Fellowship Of Christian Athletes will hold the second annual Ernie Stevenson Memorial Fishing Tournament.
Read More …Voice of Democracy winners
By NANCY FLOYD-RICHARDSON
Wakulla High School is proud to recognize Rose Mitchell, Violet Sexton, Bryson Wombles, and Candra Dow as the school-level winners of the Voice of Democracy Patriotic Audio-Essay Competition.
Read More …WHS presents the play Harvey this weekend
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Wakulla High School Theatre invites the community to step into a world of imagination and laughter with its upcoming production of Harvey by Mary Chase. Performances will take place Thursday through Saturday, Nov. 13–15 at 6:30 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 16 at 2:30 p.m. in the Wakulla High School auditorium.
Read More …Ask Judge Smith: Two key criminal law concepts
By JUDGE LAYNE SMITH
Q. I’ve been watching some courtroom dramas, and I’m curious about some legal concepts I’ve heard mentioned. Can you explain the presumption of innocence and the right to remain silent? Erin
A. Erin, you have hit on two bedrock concepts that trial courts and lawyers emphasize at every criminal trial. Let’s break down each one.
Firehouse Subs donates to Wakulla Fire Rescue
Northwest Florida First Responders awarded nearly $85,000 for critical lifesaving equipment
As first responders continue to serve the northwest Florida area, it’s important that they remain properly equipped to handle all emergencies. Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation recognized their need for new lifesaving equipment and recently awarded almost $85,000 in grant funding to Wakulla County Fire Rescue and City of Gretna Fire Rescue.
Read More …Legislative delegationmeets Friday
Sen. Corey Simon and Rep. Jason Shoaf will be at commission chambers on Nov. 7 from 2-4 p.m.
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The Wakulla County Legislative Delegation Meeting will be held on Friday, Nov. 7, from 2 to 4 p.m. in the county commission chambers.
Read More …4-H holds Teen Leadership Summit
By RACHEL PIENTA
4-H Director
Wakulla County’s youth leaders took center stage at the inaugural Future Leaders of Wakulla Teen Leadership Summit, hosted by Wakulla 4-H at the Extension Office in Crawfordville on Oct. 13.
Read More …RMS is volleyball conference champs
By LISA CRUM
What an incredible season for the Riversprings Middle School Lady Bears volleyball team! This year has been full of excitement, determination, and teamwork. The season kicked off with an impressive performance at a tournament hosted by FAMU, where Riversprings finished 2nd in their division.
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STRAIGHT SUPERIOR MARKS
The War Eagle Marching Band earned straight ‘Superior’ grades at the Band Music Performance Assessment held on Saturday at Gene Cox Stadium. The band’s seniors were recognized, above. (Photo by Perry Dissmore)