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Makena Glassner – 8th grader at Riversprings Middle School

Posted onMay 20, 2026May 19, 2026AuthorSpecial to The Sun

Principal: Josh Sandgren

Achievements/Reason for Nomination: Makena is an exceptional student who consistently earns top marks in advanced coursework and demonstrates excellence in the school’s band program. In addition to her academic and extracurricular achievements, she has gone above and beyond by dedicating her time to tutoring fellow students in science. Through one-on-one support and encouragement, Makena has worked diligently to help her classmates better understand key scientific concepts in preparation for the 8th grade science assessment. Her leadership, commitment, and willingness to help others make her truly deserving of recognition as Student of the Week.

From the notebook: The passing of Mark Wallheiser, stolen flowers

Posted onMay 20, 2026May 19, 2026AuthorWilliam Snowden

By WILLIAM SNOWDEN
Editor

It is with much sadness that we note the passing of photographer extraordinaire and friend of this newspaper Mark Wallheiser.
A longtime photographer at the Tallahassee Democrat, Wallheiser had an exceptional skill to take photos that told stories.

4-H FLOW elects leaders

Posted onMay 20, 2026May 19, 2026AuthorSpecial to The Sun

Most of the 4-H FLOW leaders pictured with Election Supervisor Joe Morgan.

Special to The Sun

The Future Leaders of Wakulla (FLOW) Club has announced its newly elected officers for the 2026–2027 club year, continuing to build momentum as a youth leadership organization that brings together young people from across Wakulla County.

Ducks Unlimited scholarship

Posted onMay 20, 2026May 19, 2026AuthorSpecial to The Sun

Special to The Sun

On Tuesday, May 12, 2026, Ducks Unlimited announced the recipients of its 2026 National Scholarship Program. Applications were reviewed by a volunteer selection committee appointed by the Advisory Senior Vice President to the National Youth Engagement Committee.

May 20th gathering

Posted onMay 20, 2026May 20, 2026AuthorGerald Brown

On Saturday, Palaver Tree Theater hosted a ‘Family Reunion’ to celebrate the upcoming May 20th Florida Emancipation Day.

Spring football jamboree held

Posted onMay 20, 2026May 20, 2026AuthorSpecial to The Sun

The Wakulla War Eagles, under new coach Derek Allen, traveled to Chiles to play halves against Tallahassee schools Lincoln and Rickards on Thursday. Photos by Ken Fields

Two named to President’s List

Posted onMay 20, 2026May 19, 2026AuthorSpecial to The Sun

Special to The Sun

It is with great pleasure that Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) congratulates the following students on being named to the Spring 2026 President’s List. The spring terms run from January to May.

Ask Judge Smith: Out with the old and in with the new

Posted onMay 20, 2026May 19, 2026AuthorSpecial to The Sun

By JUDGE LAYNE SMITH

Years ago, I wrote three newspaper columns with “Independence Day” in-mind. I share them now in celebration of our nation’s 250th birthday.
This is part three of three:
The Revolutionary War began in 1775 and ended in 1783. It spanned over 8 years (101 months). During that time, many American soldiers received little to no pay for their military service. After the war ended, Congress couldn’t satisfy the nation’s war debts, including soldiers’ back pay. Chronically short of funds, the federal government caused runaway inflation by over-circulating worthless paper money. Farmers were hit hard, and many lost their farms to foreclosures.