Author: Special to The Sun

By RACHEL PIENTA
4-H Agent

Wakulla 4-H Agent Dr. Rachel Pienta announced the results of the 2025 4-H Hay Bale Decorating Contest last week:

By LINDEARA
JEFFERSON

The remarkable story of Nathan Donalson, born into slavery in 1840 before the Civil War near Fowlstown (now Donalsonville, Decatur County, GA), serves as a testament to resilience, Determination, and triumph over adversity. Now efforts are underway to honor his legacy and preserve the resting place of this inspiring ancestor and his family using modern technology.

On Oct. 3rd Wakulla High School Theatre took 33 students to Bay High School in Panama City for this year’s District One Thespian Competition. On Friday, 10 schools across the panhandle competed with one-act plays with WHS performing Annie the Musical.

Wakulla County had a “No Kings” protest in Sopchoppy on Saturday. Robert Seidler, one of the organizers of the event, reported about 35 people largely from Sopchoppy and Panacea attended. (Photos by Robert Seidler)

‘JUSTICE FOR JODY’ AFTER 11 YEARS

It’s been 11 years since Jody Kilgore’s body was found stabbed to death in his driveway – Oct. 6, 2014. There still has been no arrest in his murder.

Special to The Sun

Meredith Woodrum Snowden, co-owner of The Wakulla Sun and wife of Sun editor and publisher William Snowden, was presented with an Above & Beyond award by News Service of Florida on Wednesday, Oct. 8.
Snowden is Director of Policy at Floridian Partners, a lobbying and consulting firm. Her successful representation spans clients in diverse industries, from insurance and finance to nonprofits, as well as matters both legislative and regulatory.

By SANDY TEDDER

If you love Florida’s wild landscapes and the unique beauty of its native plants, join us at our next meeting of the Sarracenia Chapter of the Florida Native Plant Society.

The War Eagle Marching Band were at the Showcase Saturday night at Gene Cox Stadium in Tallahassee in preparation for competition. (Photos by Perry Dissmore)