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Question of the Week

Posted onDecember 25, 2024December 24, 2024AuthorLynda KinseyLeave a comment

Wakulla defeats Godby

Posted onDecember 25, 2024December 24, 2024AuthorSpecial to The Sun

Kendal Haynie pinning Hannah Lindsey of Vancleave.

By WALT JACOBS
Correspondent

In consecutive weeks, the War Eagles have faced an opponent from their district. This time around, the Godby Cougars came to town for a midweek dual meet on Dec. 18th. War Eagle Wrestling is a weekly feature included under the Sports tab at the top of our home page.

Weekly Roundup: Sunset for Dreamers?

Posted onDecember 25, 2024December 24, 2024AuthorNews Service of Florida

By JIM SAUNDERS
News Service of Florida

TALLAHASSEE – As President-elect Donald Trump prepares to return to the White House, one of the most closely watched issues will be his vow to crack down on undocumented immigrants.

Jury recommends death penalty for Hertz by 10-2

Posted onDecember 18, 2024December 18, 2024AuthorWilliam Snowden

He was charged with the 1997 murders of Keith Spears and Melanie King

By WILLIAM SNOWDEN
Editor

After a week of testimony, it took a 12 person jury only an hour to return a recommendation that Guerry Wayne Hertz should face the death penalty for a double murder.
Hertz, along with co-defendants Jason Looney and Jimmy Dempsey, was convicted in 1999 of the murder of Melanie King and Keith Spears that took place back in July 1997 in a home invasion robbery.

County gets $20M

Posted onDecember 18, 2024December 18, 2024AuthorSpecial to The Sun

Money is for economic development to attract two businesses to Opportunity Park

Members of Wakulla Economic Development and some county staff traveled to the Triumph Gulf Coast meeting in Panama City last week.

By JOHN SHUFF
Of the EDC

Wakulla County and Wakulla’s Economic Development Council were awarded $20 million in grants to attract two large Florida manufacturers to Opportunity Park.

MINERAL SPRINGS DONATED

Posted onDecember 18, 2024December 18, 2024AuthorSpecial to The Sun

Unity in the CommunityCounty gets $20M

Posted onDecember 18, 2024December 18, 2024AuthorLinda Ann McDonald

The 11th annual event recognizes those who make a difference locally

Ethel Skipper and Andy Bowman talk history at the dinner

Story & Photos By
LINDA ANN McDONALD
Correspondent

Ecclesia Outreach Ministry and Community Partners hosted the 11th annual Unity In the Community Event at Wakulla County’s Community Center.

Wakulla wins Talon vs. Tooth rivalry

Posted onDecember 18, 2024December 18, 2024AuthorSpecial to The Sun

Nate Jacobs vs Arthur Vanderpool (ACTION SHOT PHOTOS BY KATIE REESE)

By WALT JACOBS
Correspondent

The high schools of Wakulla and Suwannee have engaged in some epic battles over the course of their storied histories. Wakulla enjoyed success for a number of years, but for the past two seasons the pendulum has swung back in favor of Coach John Wainwright and company. War Eagle Wrestling is a weekly feature included under the Sports tab at the top of our home page.