Presidential candidate Dr. Ben Carson will stop in Tallahassee Nov. 2 during his 38-city book tour. Carson will appear at Books-A-Million on Thomasville Road at 11:30 a.m. according to bencarson.com. Carson is promoting his new book “A More Perfect Union” which hit shelves this week. “I wrote this book to […]
Author: Alecia Collins
Rattlers Athletics Having Issues with Academics
Milton Overton Jr., Florida A&M’s athletic director is having issues motivating his athletes both in the classroom and on the field. Due to low academic scores FAMU remains under level two NCAA sanctions. But football players aren’t the only ones performing at low levels; basketball and men’s track are having […]
New Grocery Store Chain Draws Concern
Courtesy of Piggly Wiggly By early next year there will be a Piggly Wiggly grocery store on South Monroe Street, the grocery chain will open in the Harvey’s site. Many residents on the southside of Tallahassee are excited about the new addition because they will have little access to fresh produce, […]
First Hurdle Cleared to Concealed Weapons Law
Floridians with concealed-weapons permits are one step closer to being able to carry a concealed weapon openly in public. Tuesday, the House Criminal Justice Subcommittee passed the bill with an 8-4 vote despite critics. “When I am out at Starbucks and there’s a cop there with his gun, it’s intimidating […]
Tallahassee may Change New Year Location
Tallahassee could possibly be changing the way its residents bring in the New Year. The annual celebration that attracts big-name artist to South Adams Street could possibly be moved to Cascade Park. The Tallahassee Downtown Improvement Authority will vote on whether to make the switch to the amphitheater, Jay Revell, […]
Gov. Rick Scott and Adam Putnam Clash
Gov. Rick Scott and state Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam won’t be sitting down for drinks anytime soon as the pair continue to clash on important topics. Putnam is one of the three cabinet members elected to help Scott shape policy and supervise the state’s agencies. Scott continues to push the importance […]
Wall Expected To Keep Noise Controlled At Cascade Park
A big wall going up at Cascade Park has some residents relieved and some concerned. Costing more than $400, 000 the wall is expected to keep noise from Cascade Park at bay. The 30-Foot wall will be located on the parks south end between the CSX railroad tracks and Van […]
Taking Control of your Obesity
The obesity rates are growing higher each day, and traditional gyms are not helping people drop the excess pounds they’d like to lose, so they are joining boot camp style classes. In 2007, Susan Sloan, 53, weighed 350 pounds. Not seeing any results from working out in traditional gyms. She […]