By JUDGE LAYNE SMITH
Q. Judge Smith, how much reading does your job require? Ella
A. Many hours per week! Lawyers and judges read a lot for work. We must know the statutes and case law. I fill my work days reading, listening, thinking, writing, and talking.
I enjoy reading the law for my job. But beyond that, reading brings me immense personal pleasure and growth. It’s a joy to delve into several books on a historical figure or a topic until I exhaust my interest in the subject.
From WCSO
Wakulla County Sheriff Jared Miller recently directed the Wakulla County Sheriff’s Office to purchase and implement advanced body scanning technology at the Wakulla County Detention Facility. The new system has now been fully installed and is operational.
Ensuring public safety includes maintaining a secure, accountable, and safe detention facility.
By WALT JACOBS
Correspondent
The Wakulla wrestling team and their families gathered last Thursday night at Wakulla High School to celebrate a spectacular season. At the beginning of the year, expectations were high for an experienced, senior-laden team and fans were excited for what looked to be a promising season ahead. The team went 28-1 in dual meets this season and advanced to the semifinals of the FHSAA State Dual Tournament.
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Special to The Sun
Radiant Image Health will host a free community screening of the documentary The M Factor: Before the Pause on Thursday, March 26 at 6 p.m. at the Wakulla County Public Library.
The film highlights the impact of perimenopause and menopause on women’s health and aims to bring awareness to a stage of life that affects every woman but is often misunderstood or overlooked in traditional healthcare settings.
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The Wakulla County Historical Society was recently awarded the Golden D2 Award by the Florida Public Archaeology Network for its work in documenting and preserving cemeteries in Wakulla County.
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U.S. Attorney’s Office
Anthony Wayne Lanier Jr., 33, of Crawfordville, was indicted by a federal grand jury charging him with one count of attempted enticement of a minor and one count of attempted transmission of obscene material. John P. Heekin, United States Attorney for the Northern District of Florida, announced the charges today.
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Special to The Sun
Wakulla High School and Riversprings Middle School recently participated in the essay contest sponsored by the Coastal Optimist Club.
The theme for this year’s contest was “How My Acts of Service Help Me Understand What My Community Means to Me.” Students were given the opportunity to write an essay of 700 to 800 words for cash prizes.
Principal: Susan (Vicki) Tillman
Achievements/Reason for Nomination: Sam is always smiling and happy. He voluntarily turns in three songs each week for the “Tune Tuesday” for the school. Sam loves music and is an aspiring DJ.
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Wakulla County Schools has named Derek Allen Jr. as the new Head Football Coach of the Wakulla High School War Eagles.
A Wakulla High School graduate and former student-athlete, Allen returns to his alma mater with coaching experience at both the high school and middle school levels. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Health, Physical Education, and Recreation from Florida A&M University and is a certified Physical Education teacher.
By TAMMIE NASON
KWCB Director
More than 60 volunteers rolled up their sleeves to help protect the Apalachicola National Forest during Wakulla County’s kickoff of the Keep America Beautiful Greatest American Cleanup, hosted locally by Keep Wakulla County Beautiful in coordination with the U.S. Forest Service.
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