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Alvin Hall visits

Posted onApril 10, 2024April 9, 2024AuthorSpecial to The SunLeave a comment

Alvin Hall being interviewed by Palaver Tree director Herb Donaldson.

Special to The Sun

Alvin Hall, author, BBC broadcaster, contributor to magazines and newspapers, and financial educator, was born and raised in Wakulla County and is back in town to record his hometown early life for a podcast he is producing for the BBC in London.

Donnie Crum, former Wakulla sheriff, dies

Posted onApril 3, 2024April 2, 2024AuthorSpecial to The Sun

From Wakulla Sheriff’s Office

Former Wakulla County Sheriff Donnie Crum died Tuesday, March 26 at home with his family.

Valerie Russell announces candidacy

Posted onApril 3, 2024May 1, 2024AuthorSpecial to The Sun

She seeks District 3 seat on the Wakulla county commission

By VALERIE RUSSELL
Candidate

After much prayer and careful consideration, I have filed to run for the Wakulla County Commission District 3 Seat.

Governor signs bill changing name of TCC

Posted onApril 3, 2024April 2, 2024AuthorSpecial to The Sun

On July 1, school will be renamed as Tallahassee State College

Gov. Ron DeSantis at the bill-signing ceremony for the school to be known as Tallahassee State College.

From TCC

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed Senate Bill 522 into law on Wednesday, March 27,, renaming Tallahassee Community College as Tallahassee State College effective July 1.

Wakulla High students visit Extension Office

Posted onApril 3, 2024April 2, 2024AuthorSpecial to The Sun

Wakulla HIgh School students vistited the exension office on March 11.

By RACHEL PIENTA
4-H Director

Each school year, University of Florida Extension faculty located at the Wakulla Extension office in Crawfordville offer school enrichment programming to all our area schools.

Camden Smit running for school board

Posted onMarch 27, 2024May 1, 2024AuthorSpecial to The Sun

The candidate vows to prioritze fiscal responsibility and educational excellence

By CAMDEN SMIT
Candidate

As a proud resident of Wakulla County for over a decade, I am deeply invested in the future of our community and its schools.

Billy Rader at Sopchoppy Opry on Saturday

Posted onMarch 27, 2024March 26, 2024AuthorSpecial to The Sun

Billy Rader of Ocean Opry fame will join the all-star cast of musicians and vocalist on Saturday, March 30, at 7 p.m. at the Sopchoppy Opry in historic Sopchoppy School Auditorium. Wayne Martin and Country Gold along with the Opry’s own South Bound Band will present an evening music the whole family can enjoy. Tickets are $15 and may be reserved at 850-962-3711 or purchased at the door.

Son born to Dickens

Posted onMarch 27, 2024March 26, 2024AuthorSpecial to The Sun

Special to The Sun

Oliver Rene Dickens was born March 23, 2024, weighing 9 lbs 8 oz. with a length of 20 and 3/4 inches. He was born at12:55 p.m. in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to father, Dr. Cody Daniel Dickens, and mother, Anna Schoubert Dickens.

Wakulla 4-H aims high for youth life skills

Posted onMarch 27, 2024March 26, 2024AuthorSpecial to The Sun

Nate Garvey won 1st Place in the Archery Match in the Junior Division.

By RACHEL PIENTA
4-H Director

The Wakulla 4-H Shooting Sports program has been hard at work since January preparing for competitions and traveling across the state to compete.

Wakulla High School hosts author Tyrell Waiters

Posted onMarch 27, 2024March 26, 2024AuthorSpecial to The Sun

Wakulla High School students have question-and-answer time with author Tyrell Waiters.

By VICTORIA POPE
Wakulla Schools

Wakulla High School’s library proudly hosted a Q & A-style Author Visit with graphic novelist Tyrell Waiters on January 25, as part of the school’s observance of Celebrate Literacy Week.