Special to The Sun – Page 35

‘9 to 5 – The Musical’ opens on Friday

Posted onMarch 5, 2025March 5, 2025AuthorSpecial to The Sun

Brent Thurmond, retired Wakulla County Clerk of Court, Col. Ray Johnson, and Sheriff Jared Miller have cameos in the play.

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From Wakulla Community Theater’s beginnings in 1991 through 2009, then director, Reba Mason, always included a notable person in some sort of cameo.

Optimist Club’s essay winners

Posted onMarch 5, 2025March 5, 2025AuthorSpecial to The Sun

Riversprings Principal Josh Sandgren, Assistant Principal Bethany Pafford and Jo Ann Daniels congratulate winners Amillia McCullough and Alanna Northrup.

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Wakulla High School and Riversprings Middle School recently participated in the essay contest sponsored by the Coastal Optimist Club each year. The theme for the contest was “How Optimism Has Paved My Way to Success.”

RMS wins Regional

Posted onMarch 5, 2025March 5, 2025AuthorSpecial to The Sun

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The Riversprings Middle School Odyssey of the Mind team has taken first place in their division at the Nature Coast Regional Tournament, a well-earned victory after months of dedication, creativity, and teamwork!

Remembering Sheriff Donnie Crum: A legacy of leadership

Posted onMarch 5, 2025March 5, 2025AuthorSpecial to The Sun

By JARED MILLER
Wakulla County Sheriff

Sheriff Donnie Crum’s legacy in Wakulla County is one that will never be forgotten. For over three decades, his leadership shaped not only the Wakulla County Sheriff’s Office but also the lives of those around him.

Talquin Youth Tour held

Posted onMarch 5, 2025March 5, 2025AuthorSpecial to The Sun

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Talquin Electric Cooperative selected16 high school juniors from Gadsden, Leon, and Wakulla counties to participate in the Talquin Youth Tour to visit the state Capitol and Supreme Court.

Wakulla qualifies 7 for state championship

Posted onMarch 5, 2025March 5, 2025AuthorSpecial to The Sun

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The 7 qualifiers: Blake Barodte, Matthew Thaxton, Patrick Cooksey, William Harvey, Nate Jacobs, Aaron Robinson. (PHOTOS BY WALT JACOBS)

By WALT JACOBS
Correspondent

An American bald eagle flying over John L. Cobb Gymnasium in Panama City on Friday was an auspicious sign that good things were in store for the War Eagles at the 2025 FHSAA 1A Region 1 Tournament.

Wakulla Giving Hands fundraiser

Posted onFebruary 26, 2025February 26, 2025AuthorSpecial to The Sun

Local business owner Niraj Patel of Barn’s Spirits generously donated a bottle of renowned Pappy Van Winkle bourbon to Wakulla Giving Hands, inspiring a wave of support to help raise vital operating expenses.

Suhani Gawde wins best in show at Capital Regional Science Fair

Posted onFebruary 26, 2025February 26, 2025AuthorSpecial to The Sun

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Suhani Gawde has captured the spotlight at the Capital Regional Science Fair with her innovative project, “The Effect of Nicotine on Embryonic GABA Neurite Morphology.”

BOCC honors Steve Brown

Posted onFebruary 26, 2025February 26, 2025AuthorSpecial to The Sun

Wakulla County Commissioners passed a proclamation at their meeting last week honoring Steve Brown, who died in December.

Restore oyster industry with trees

Posted onFebruary 26, 2025February 26, 2025AuthorSpecial to The Sun

By JACK RUDLOE
Gulf Specimen Founder

This week I turned 82, so I’m buying myself a birthday present, a fiberglass model of oysters on trees created by Kenny Ellingham of Creative Wildlife. I commissioned it for “Show and Tell.”