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Minor injuries in traffic crash on 98

November 20, 2024 / Staff Report

Wakulla Fire Rescue at the scene of the crash.

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A traffic crash in the rain on Thursday, Nov. 14, resulted in only minor injuries, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Publication delay for election results

November 6, 2024 / Staff Report

Because of the election, the paper was held back a day from the printer so we could include local results. Subscribers may receive their newspaper a day later than usual.

After 12 years, Taylor’s last meeting

October 30, 2024 / Staff Report

Monday’s school board meeting was the last for Melisa Taylor, who has served on the board for 12 years, and served as a teachers for 24 years. She was presented with a plaque by Superintendent-elect Rick Myhre and joined by school boaard members Josh Brown, Cale Langston, Eddie Hand and Laura Lawhon. (Photo by William Snowden)

Correction

October 30, 2024 / Staff Report

In a story last week on the Wakulla County Historical Society’s annual banquet, the wrong name was given for the Anne Quick Stewart Volunteer of the Year Award winner: It was Bernita Mack.
We regret the error.

War Eagle Academy open

October 30, 2024 / Staff Report

Superintendent Bobby Pearce, far right, praised his staff for their work on the War Eagle Career Academy: Sunny Chancy, principal Michele Falk, Priscilla Colvin and Mike Barwick.

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The school district held a ribbon-cutting last week for the new War Eagle Career and Technical Academy, to officially open the facility.

FWMA fundraiser ball

October 30, 2024 / Staff Report

Florida Wild Mammal Association, which cares for injured and orphaned wildlife, held a Feathers and Fur Masquerade Ball on Saturday, Oct. 26, at Sherlock Springs.

Homecoming royalty crowned

October 23, 2024 / Staff Report

Friday night was Homecoming for Wakulla High School, and Sam Donaway was crowned King and Katie Beth Jones was crowned Queen during the halftime festivities as the War Eagles took on the visiting South Walton Seahawks. The War Eagles won the game, 37-7. See story on Page 14. (Photo by Ken Fields)

Library’s annual Story Walk is Saturday

October 23, 2024 / Staff Report

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The Wakulla County Public Library’s annual Story Walk – a trick-or-treat event around Azalea Park – will be held this Saturday from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.
The event draws thousands of people every year, with children dressed in their Halloween costumes getting candy from booths set up around the walking track.