Shannon Smith
By WALT JACOBS/Correspondent
On April 28th, Wakulla High School announced Shannon Smith as the new head coach of the wrestling program.
Read More …Shannon Smith named new wrestling coach
Shannon Smith
Shannon Smith
Mia Withers is crowned new Miss Wakulla
On Saturday, May 9, 2026, at the Wakulla High School Auditorium, Mia Withers was crowned the 2026 Miss Wakulla County. Mia is the daughter of Lisa and Eddie Metcalf and the late Ben Withers. Contestants competed in the areas of scholastic and community achievement, short essay, personal interview, personal introduction, on-stage question, evening gown, and an on-stage judges’ final question. Along with being crowned Miss Wakulla County, Mia received a $1,500 scholarship.
Read More …Corrections
- In last week’s front page story on the “Youth coalition brunch,” the cutline misidentified one of the youths: Hiroshi Yoshioka was pictured, not Riley Schaefer. Both were honored with the “Rising Star Award.”
- At the end of the same story, the last name of Bonnie Wertenberger was misspelled.
We regret the errors.
Night of jazz
The Wakulla Jazz Band presented a Night of Jazz on Friday, May 8 at the high school. (Photos by Perry Dissmore)
Read More …Student of the Week
Rowyn Shaw stopped by The Wakulla Sun office to get a newspaper with her honored as Student of the Week. Apparently, the school sent in the wrong spelling with the information and we are glad to correct it here.
Wakulla Garden Club announces leadership changes
Special to The Sun
The Wakulla County Garden Club announced at a recent meeting a transition in its board of directors, recognizing outgoing leaders and welcoming new officers.
Read More …Donation for 4-H travel
The Red Hills Quail Hunting Club made a $1,500 donation last week to allow 4-H Shotgun Club members Emiliano Cadena and Parker Smith to travel to Nebraska to compete in the National 4-H Shooting Sports Championships. The check presentation was made Thursday at Bryker Body Care.
Ask Judge Smith: Give me Whataburger or give me death
By JUDGE LAYNE SMITH
This is part two of three:
Imagine, if you will, being the first settler of an American colony. Having crossed the Atlantic Ocean in a boat roughly the size of the S. S. Minnow, you disembark into the wilderness. There is nothing else. No Publix, no Whataburger, no hospital, no infrastructure.
Wakulla Christian earns accreditation
Special to The Sun
Wakulla Christian School is proud to announce that it has been officially accredited by the Middle States Association (MSA), a globally recognized leader in accreditation and school improvement. This milestone reflects the school’s ongoing commitment to academic excellence, organizational integrity, and continuous growth. WCS is also accredited by the Florida Association of Chrisitan Colleges and Schools.
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