Staff Report

A 37-year-old Tallahassee man was killed in a motorcycle crash on U.S. Highway 319 on Wednesday, Feb. 5, around 9:20 p.m., according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Staff Report

The Wakulla County Christian Coalition will host its annual African-American History Festival with events this weekend:

Students with Wakulla County Legacy Boutique donated stuffed teddy bears to the Wakulla Fire Rescue Department in celebration of Kindness Month in February.

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Florida School Boards Association (FSBA) successfully concluded its FSBA/FADSS 79th Annual Joint Conference, held December 3–6. The event brought together over 425 school board members, superintendents, and educational leaders from across the state for four days of collaboration, learning, and inspiration under the theme “Game Changers.”

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Georgia Gumphrey of Crawfordville was named to The University of Alabama Presidents List for Fall Semester 2024.
A total of 14,631 students enrolled Fall Semester 2024 at The University of Alabama were named to the dean’s list with an academic record of 3.5 (or above) or the president’s list with an academic record of 4.0 (all A’s). These driven students are making waves across UA’s more than 70 undergraduate programs and 12 colleges and schools.
The UA dean’s and president’s lists recognize full-time undergraduate students. The lists do not apply to graduate students or undergraduate students who take less than a full course load.

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Valdosta State University congratulates Kendal Cook of Crawfordville for earning a spot on the Fall 2024 Dean’s List.
Dean’s List honors are reserved for the highest achieving students at VSU. Cook is one of more than 2,000 distinguished and accomplished students recognized for exemplifying excellence in the attainment of their educational goals.
To qualify for Dean’s List at VSU, students must achieve a semester grade point average of 3.50 or higher on nine or more semester hours with an institutional grade point average of 3.00 or higher.

By WALT JACOBS
Correspondent

2A 10th-ranked Jacob Johnston from Chiles hurried to the center of the mat, then proceeded to bounce back and forth, with his shoulders squared, his chest protruding outward, and a confident countenance that conveyed his victory was certain. Perhaps this was partly because Johnston was 2-0 in matches against his next opponent, 1A 9th-ranked Aaron Robinson from Wakulla.

In Wakulla Community Theater’s upcoming production of, “9 To 5 – The Musical”, three very different women bond together to bring down their boss. The characters, Judy, Doralee, and Violet become like “sisters” as they fight the inequality women faced in the 1979 workplace. Becoming as sisters on stage is not far from everyday life. Emma Dykes (Violet) and Isabella Taff (Judy) are from the Wakulla High Class of 2024, where, as best friends, they excelled in the theater program. Then there is the connection between Isabella and Era Hudson (Doralee) – they are half-sisters! Era, too, enjoyed and shined on the WHS stage.
All three young ladies are experienced and naturals on the stage. The show dates are March 7, 8, 15, 16 and will be performed at the Old Historic Sopchoppy Auditorium. Tickets can be purchased online at wakullacommunitytheater.org. (Special to The Sun)

By BILL WERTMAN
BBH CEO

At Big Bend Hospice (BBH), every decision we make is guided by our commitment to serving families across North Florida with compassion and care. For more than 40 years, we have been a cornerstone of support for patients with advanced illnesses and their loved ones.