The Lifetime Learning Credit

If you were enrolled in higher education or skill development courses over the last year, you may be eligible to receive the Lifetime Learning Credit.

By SAMANTHA KENNEDY
Extension Director

Itโ€™s that time againโ€ฆtax time! As we all prepare our returns for the current tax season, we may be looking for credits that can help us possibly reduce our tax liability.

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The St. Marks River towns

By Elizabeth F. Smith, published in the Magnolia Monthly in 1964

PHOTO BY TIM FILLMON/HISTORICAL MARKER DATABASE

Chapter Three

Apparently the town of St. Marks did not profit from the decline of Magnolia.
According to an article in the July 1876 issue of the Semitropical Magazine, St. Marks, in expectation of having the railroad and the resultant prosperity, laid out new streets, built some fine residences, planted fine gardens and set out shade trees to add to its attractions.

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Correction

A front page story last week about the resolution of a conflict between D.R. Horton and the Homeownerโ€™s Association at The Retreat at Wakulla incorrectly identified the original construction company which founded the HOA and the president of the HOA.
The original builder was Precision Home Builders dba Gene Cutchin Construction.
The Sunbiz listing for the HOA lists Travis Pereze as president and Susan Jones as secretary.
We regret the errors.

Celebrating Black History this weekend

Staff Report

The Wakulla County Christian Coalition is hosting three events for this weekendโ€™s African American Heritage Celebration.
The first event is the Arthur Lee Andrews Scholarship Gala โ€œCelebrating Acheivers in Medicineโ€ at the community center on Friday, followed by a Parade in Hudson Park on Saturday, and a Read-in at Palaver Tree Theater on Sunday. See the calendar in “On the Horizon” for more details.