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.
Read More …Growth is slowing
Author: William Snowden
Crawfordville Elementary is at capacity
By WILLIAM SNOWDEN
Editor
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.
War Eagles wallop FAMU,48-6
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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Read More …9/11 Remembered
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.
Read More …School budget approved
By WILLIAM SNOWDEN
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.
Woman pleads guilty to federal drug, gun charges
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.
Read More …This week is Homecoming against FAMU
By WILLIAM SNOWDEN
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.
RICK MYHRE RECEIVES EDC CHAMPION AWARD
The superintendent of schools accepts award on behalf of district
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.
Mike Kemp’s case set fortrial in March
Former county commissioner charged with using public record to harass an individual, tampering
By WILLIAM SNOWDEN
Editor
Former County Commissioner Mike Kemp’s felony cases have been put on the docket for a trial in March 2026, with docket sounding on March 4 and jury selection set for March 16.
Kemp was offered a deferred prosecution agreement, but appears to have declined to accept it. Kemp faces felony charges of using information from a public record to harass, a third-degree felony, plus a charge of tampering with a witness.
County budget goes through first public hearing
By WILLIAM SNOWDEN
Editor
The county commission voted 4-1 to approve the proposed millage rate of 7.9 mills, and 4-1 to approve the tentative budget.
The lone dissenting vote was cast by County Commissioner Valerie Russell, who repeatedly told other commissioners that she wanted to give citizens a tax break.