Category: Community (Page 10 of 27)

By LEGION TAYLOR
Reporter

St. Marks City Attorney Bill Garner informed the St. Marks City Commissioners at their meeting last week that due to Paul Sheddan’s recent resignation from the commission, they would need to appoint someone to serve in his stead within 10 days.

At the start of each 4-H club meeting, members pledge their hands to larger service. Throughout the year, Wakulla 4-H members put these words into action as they learn about their community through various hands on activities.
Wakulla 4-H members along with adult volunteers cleaned Songbird Avenue, a stretch of local roadway that runs from 319 near the Publix shopping center through the Songbird and Hammocks neighborhoods. Participating youth members included Caden, Libby, Jenniffer, and Vanessa.
The organization recently adopted the one-mile-long road section as part of Keep Wakulla County Beautiful’s Adopt a Road program. 4-H youth were excited to see the Adopt a Road signs posted and are looking forward to seeing additional street sign installation that includes original artwork by local artist Rachell Mathis. 4-H members have committed to cleaning the adopted roadway 4 times throughout the calendar year. The community is invited to join the effort and dates for future clean up events will be posted on the Wakulla 4-H Facebook page.
– Rachel Pienta

Story & Photos By
LINDA ANN McDONALD

A three-day art event was held at Wakulla Springs Lodge wrapping visitors in the beauty and inspiration of the natural surroundings. Live painting, a craft show and auction was enjoyed with proceeds benefitting the Friends of Wakulla Springs State Park.

By TAMMIE NASON
KWCB Director

Wakulla County residents came out for Keep Wakulla County Beautiful’s Household Hazardous Waste Day event held on April 27.

By RYAN DAILEY
News Service of Florida

TALLAHASSEE – An appeals court heard arguments this week in a challenge to a judge’s ruling that Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration has “executive privilege” that shields it from releasing records.

By LINDA ANN McDONALD
Correspondent

4-H District III Public Speaking Contest was held May 4th at the Wakulla County Extension Office in Crawfordville. Participants in the contest are winners from their respective school located in Leon, Jefferson, Gadsden, Franklin Wakulla, Liberty, and Gulf counties.

By LINDA ANN McDONALD
Correspondent

Wakulla County Public Library hosted a Star Wars themed event for May the Fourth Be With You on Saturday.

Special to The Sun

Congratulations to our new 2024 Miss Wakulla County Queens!
On Saturday, April 27th, at the Wakulla High School Auditorium, Georgia Gumphrey was crowned the 2024 Miss Wakulla County.

Story & Photos By
LINDA ANN McDONALD

JOY-Filled Journeys hosted its Night of JOY Prom! on Saturday, May 4, at Wakulla Springs Lodge.