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Wakulla Guild to hold Quilt Show April 25-26 at the public library

April 16, 2025 / Special to The Sun

Tickets for the quilt ‘Coral Seas’ will be available three for $5 for a drawing to be held Dec. 5.

By JO ANN PALMER
Special to The Sun

The Wakulla Quilters Guild invites the community to its upcoming 2025 Celebration of Quilts Show, set to take place Friday, April 25 and Saturday, April 26.
This two-day event will be held at the Wakulla County Library, 4330 Crawfordville Highway, Crawfordville.

Doors will open to the public on Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., and best of all, admission is free.

History Show & Tell

April 16, 2025 / William Snowden

The Historical Society held its annual Show & Tell on Tuesday, April 8, with local residents showing off their objects of historic value, including Chris Parkinson showing her collection of alligator bags. (Photos by William Snowden)

Spring Toward Peace

April 16, 2025 / Special to The Sun

On Saturday, the Wakulla High School Interact Club will hold a Spring Toward Peace event starting with a run at 8 a.m. from Azalea Park. After the race, at 10 a.m., the event moves to Hudson Park with a $3 admission for music, food trucks, and stage performances. Event concludes at 2 p.m.

Question of the Week

April 16, 2025 / Lynda Kinsey

Bright Futures

April 9, 2025 / William Snowden

Education commissioner, lottery secretary visit Wakulla High School

Education Commissioner Manny Diaz greeted by ESE students.

By WILLIAM SNOWDEN
Editor

State Education Commissioner Manny Diaz and the Secretary of the Florida Lottery John Davis visited Wakulla High School on Friday for an assembly with freshmen and sophomores to give them information about Bright Futures Scholarships.

CSG announces intention to close facility

April 9, 2025 / Staff Report

The company will eliminate 100 jobs as it permanently ceases operations

Staff Report

In a letter sent to County Commission Chair Fred Nichols on March 25, CSG Systems announced it will permanently close the facility on Commerce Boulevard and permanently terminate all operations.

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FUNDRAISER

April 9, 2025 / Gerald Brown

Low Country Boil

The Wakulla Chamber of Commerce’s annual Low Country Boil fundraiser was held Saturday at 3Y Ranch and was sold out. In addition to good food, the event featured music by the Rick Ott Band with Jerry Evans and Lindsay Sparkman and fun on the dance floor. (Photos by Gerald Brown)

17-year-old charged with hit and run

April 9, 2025 / Staff Report

Staff Report

A 17-year-old girl from Tallahassee was charged with hit-and-run after striking a pedestrian walking down Woodville Highway on Tuesday evening.

Winning Worm Gruntin’ design

April 9, 2025 / Special to The Sun

By WINKY
JENKINS-RICE
of Discover Sopchoppy

We had 14 artists submit 22 designs for the 2025 Worm Gruntin’ Festival T-shirt. Our Discover Sopchoppy team had a difficult time choosing a winner because all the designs were fantastic and very creative. We selected one that stood out by Rich Curtis.

Winners chosen in this year’s 4-H Speech Contest

April 9, 2025 / Linda Ann McDonald

First and second place winners for 4th and 5th grade: Evelyn Rummel who spoke on “Softball” and Raelynn Prentiss on “My Favorite Vacation.” Behind them are 4-Her Caden Gruebel, judges Novella Franklin, Eddie Hand, and Desiree Mosley, and Quincee Messersmith.

By LINDA ANN McDONALD
Correspondent

This year’s y 4-H Public Speaking Contest was held Tuesday, April 1, at the Wakulla Extension Office.
First Place Winner for the 4th and 5th Grade Contestants was Raelyn Prentiss on “My Favorite Vacation,” an exciting story about her family’s trip to Universal Studios in Orlando and Second Place Winner was Evelynn Rummel on “Softball,” a story about her favorite sport.

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