Tallahassee’s Southside Arts Complex held its annual donor reception on Friday. SAC is need of $50,000 to continue its operations and sustain its programs. Cal Hankerman, assistant executive director for the organization, said the complex is asking the community to support the complex’s vision by becoming donors. “This is really […]
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Tallahassee Regional Airport trains for emergency disaster response
The Tallahassee Regional Airport and the Federal Aviation Administration held an emergency disaster response exercise at the airport’s runway Friday. Every three years, the FAA enforces the airport to conduct this type of exercise. Jim Durwin, superintendent of airport operations, along with the help of his staff, put this event together. […]
Community center brings black history awareness through hip-hop
The Jack McLean Community Center hosted its first “Our Culture, Our History” event on Wednesday to bring awareness to black history through hip-hop culture. More than 75 community members attended the event, which included live performances, a book drive and food provided by a local bistro. James Harding Jr., assistant community […]
University swears in police chief
Florida A&M’s police chief who was appointed in May was sworn in Tuesday as the university police department’s fifth police chief. Terence Calloway, of Cleveland, has more than 18 years of law enforcement experience. Prior to coming to FAMU, Calloway served as Austin Peay State University’s police chief and director […]
Museum honors local civil rights leader
The Tallahassee Urban League commemorated Charles Kenzie Steele’s 100th birthday at the Taylor House Museum on Monday. The museum was open to the public to showcase the C.K. Steele exhibit. Patricia McGill, the museum’s manager, said the exhibit preserves Steele’s legacy in the civil rights movement and his contributions to […]
Young professionals ‘Choose to Participate’
Young professionals in Tallahassee gathered at the Florida Historical Capitol Museum for the “Choosing to Participate” event to gain vital information Monday. The event featured three young professionals who were active participants during their college years and whose main purpose was to let young students know that it’s never too […]
Tallahassee Regional Airport runways face construction
The Tallahassee Regional Airport is under a two-year reconstruction period after failing to meet Federal Aviation Administration design criteria and operational requirements. Runway 9-27 has a longitudinal hump in the runway, and Runway 18-36 must be extended. According to Runway 9-27 Reconstruction Phase II documentation, the runway is displaying wear and […]
Museum to host civic engagement luncheon
The “Choosing to Participate” Lunch and Learn program at the Florida Historic Capitol Museum on Monday will feature local young professionals and students who were active civic participants during their college careers. The Lunch and Learn program is a part of a series of programs that accompany the museum’s temporary exhibit, […]
Recreation center’s restoration a relief for students
The Hansel E. Tookes Sr. Student Recreation Center was off to a late start this semester, not opening until Feb. 7. Bob Carroll, director of campus recreation, said the fitness facility is normally allocated funds from the activity and service fees that students pay. Lower student enrollment this semester caused a […]
FAMU receives historical marker at convocation
The Florida Department of State awarded Florida A&M a historical marker for its hospital during the university’s annual Black History Convocation on Thursday. The marker honors the former hospital for its contributions to the state and to the African-American community. Joseph Webster, an alumnus who founded the only black-owned surgical […]