Special to The Sun
It is with great pleasure that Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) congratulates the following students on being named to the Spring 2026 President’s List. The spring terms run from January to May.
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Ask Judge Smith: Out with the old and in with the new
By JUDGE LAYNE SMITH
Years ago, I wrote three newspaper columns with “Independence Day” in-mind. I share them now in celebration of our nation’s 250th birthday.
This is part three of three:
The Revolutionary War began in 1775 and ended in 1783. It spanned over 8 years (101 months). During that time, many American soldiers received little to no pay for their military service. After the war ended, Congress couldn’t satisfy the nation’s war debts, including soldiers’ back pay. Chronically short of funds, the federal government caused runaway inflation by over-circulating worthless paper money. Farmers were hit hard, and many lost their farms to foreclosures.
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The Old Pro: Some bear news
By AL HARTMAN
The U. S. Wildlife Federation did a survey of the states that have most problems with bear reactions with humans. Florida belongs very high on the nationwide bear problem call list because Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission has one of the clearest long-term public datasets anywhere.
Read More …Shannon Smith named new wrestling coach
Shannon Smith
By WALT JACOBS/Correspondent
On April 28th, Wakulla High School announced Shannon Smith as the new head coach of the wrestling program.
Read More …Mia Withers is crowned new Miss Wakulla
On Saturday, May 9, 2026, at the Wakulla High School Auditorium, Mia Withers was crowned the 2026 Miss Wakulla County. Mia is the daughter of Lisa and Eddie Metcalf and the late Ben Withers. Contestants competed in the areas of scholastic and community achievement, short essay, personal interview, personal introduction, on-stage question, evening gown, and an on-stage judges’ final question. Along with being crowned Miss Wakulla County, Mia received a $1,500 scholarship.
Read More …Night of jazz
The Wakulla Jazz Band presented a Night of Jazz on Friday, May 8 at the high school. (Photos by Perry Dissmore)
Read More …Student of the Week
Rowyn Shaw stopped by The Wakulla Sun office to get a newspaper with her honored as Student of the Week. Apparently, the school sent in the wrong spelling with the information and we are glad to correct it here.
Wakulla Garden Club announces leadership changes
Special to The Sun
The Wakulla County Garden Club announced at a recent meeting a transition in its board of directors, recognizing outgoing leaders and welcoming new officers.
Read More …Ask Judge Smith: Give me Whataburger or give me death
By JUDGE LAYNE SMITH
This is part two of three:
Imagine, if you will, being the first settler of an American colony. Having crossed the Atlantic Ocean in a boat roughly the size of the S. S. Minnow, you disembark into the wilderness. There is nothing else. No Publix, no Whataburger, no hospital, no infrastructure.