By WILLIAM SNOWDEN
Editor
The Wakulla War Eagles took care of business against the Fort Walton Beach Vikings on Friday night, winning 30-22.
And it wasn’t as close as the final score makes it sound: The War Eagles were up 30-7 in the third quarter when Head Coach Scott Klees decided to put the second string and some JV players in. The Vikings scored twice to narrow the margin, but the outcome was never in doubt.
By WILLIAM SNOWDEN
Editor
The Wakulla War Eagles got themselves where they want to be: a winning record and a win over district rival Suwannee.
The War Eagles are 3-2 and 1-0 in the district with Friday night’s 30-23 win over the Bulldogs.
By WILLIAM SNOWDEN
Editor
Property Appraiser Donnie Sparkman and Assistant County Administrator Somer Pell indicated recently that the pace of growth in the county appears to be slowing.
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The Wakulla County School Board heard a report that Crawfordville Elementary School is now over capacity for students.
Principal Alena Crawford told school board members on Monday, Sept. 15, that her student count was at 704 that day. The school capacity is 699.
By WILLIAM SNOWDEN
Editor
After dropping two games in a row, the Wakulla War Eagles evened their record to 2-2 with a thumping of the FAMU DRS Rattlers on Friday.
It was a “get right” game, with Wakulla going up 48-6 by halftime.
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The Wakulla County Sheriff’s Office held its annual memorial service to honor those who died in the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11th. There was a large crowd on hand for the service, held at the sheriff’s office. Photos, clockwise from right, Lt. Michael Alexander salutes the flag after lowering it to half staff.
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Editor
The Wakulla County School Board approved the district’s budget and millage for 2025-26 at a special meeting on Monday, Sept. 8.
There were no citizens in attendance at the final public hearing.
By WILLIAM SNOWDEN
Editor
TALLAHASSEE – Lisa Marie Ezell, 39, of Crawfordville, pleaded guilty to possession of a controlled substance with intent to distribute, unlawful possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, and possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking offense. The plea was announced by John P. Heekin, United States Attorney for the Northern District of Florida.
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Editor
The Wakulla War Eagles had a much-needed bye week to refocus after going 1-2 in the first three weeks of the season.
After a season-opening win against the Leon Lions, the War Eagles stumbled against the Taylor Bulldogs, giving them their first back-to-back wins against Wakulla, and the Chiles Timberwolves, giving them their first ever win against the War Eagles.
By WILLIAM SNOWDEN
Editor
Wakulla Superintendent of Schools Rick Myrhe accepted this years Champion Award from the Wakulla Economic Development Commission.
Myrhe, recovering from recent cancer surgery, told EDC members that he hadn’t personally overseen the school district’s accomplishments praised by EDC, but that he would accept the award on behalf of the schools.
