Historical Society receives award
Special to The Sun
The Wakulla County Historical Society was recently awarded the Golden D2 Award by the Florida Public Archaeology Network for its work in documenting and preserving cemeteries in Wakulla County.
Read More …Crawfordville man faces federal charge of enticing minor
U.S. Attorney’s Office
Anthony Wayne Lanier Jr., 33, of Crawfordville, was indicted by a federal grand jury charging him with one count of attempted enticement of a minor and one count of attempted transmission of obscene material. John P. Heekin, United States Attorney for the Northern District of Florida, announced the charges today.
Read More …Optimist essay winners announced
Special to The Sun
Wakulla High School and Riversprings Middle School recently participated in the essay contest sponsored by the Coastal Optimist Club.
The theme for this year’s contest was “How My Acts of Service Help Me Understand What My Community Means to Me.” Students were given the opportunity to write an essay of 700 to 800 words for cash prizes.
City has deal with Rick Ott
By LINDA ANN McDONALD
Correspondent
The Sopchoppy City Commission voted last week to move forward with Rick Ott Performance and Production (ROPP) to upgrade the historic Sopchoppy Theater from an occasional performance venue to a regional arts venue, conference center, and community gathering space.
Read More …Sam Donaway – 12th grader, Wakulla Institute
Principal: Susan (Vicki) Tillman
Achievements/Reason for Nomination: Sam is always smiling and happy. He voluntarily turns in three songs each week for the “Tune Tuesday” for the school. Sam loves music and is an aspiring DJ.
Derek Allen Jr. is new coach
Former player, Allen will take the helm of football program from retiring coach Scott Klees
Special to The Sun
Wakulla County Schools has named Derek Allen Jr. as the new Head Football Coach of the Wakulla High School War Eagles.
A Wakulla High School graduate and former student-athlete, Allen returns to his alma mater with coaching experience at both the high school and middle school levels. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Health, Physical Education, and Recreation from Florida A&M University and is a certified Physical Education teacher.
KWCB picks up tons of trash in forest cleanup
By TAMMIE NASON
KWCB Director
More than 60 volunteers rolled up their sleeves to help protect the Apalachicola National Forest during Wakulla County’s kickoff of the Keep America Beautiful Greatest American Cleanup, hosted locally by Keep Wakulla County Beautiful in coordination with the U.S. Forest Service.
Read More …Battle of Natural Bridge
Confederate re-enactors fire on the approaching Yankee troops in the annual re-enactment of the Battle of Natural Bridge, held this past weekend.
Read More …Ducks Unlimited banquet
The annual Ducks Unlimited banquet was held Saturday night at 3Y Ranch. Auctions of hunting trips, shotguns, fine art and more were offered with a goal of outraising the $80,000 raised last year.
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