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City building new sidewalk near FAMU

The construction site on Palmetto St. Destanie Morman | The Famuan The City of Tallahassee recently began construction on a new sidewalk on Palmetto Street between South Adams Street and South Boulevard Street near Florida A&M University’s campus. As stated in a press release issued by the city, the sidewalk will […]

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FAMU grad student shaking up the beauty industry

Chanelle Glover has one degree from FAMU and is working on a second. Photo submitted by Chanelle Glover. Running a business and balancing schoolwork can be a daunting task. However, FAMU alumna and master of business administration candidate Chanelle Glover meets the challenge head on. Founded in 2017, Tallahassee-based Centric […]

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Two FAMU grads battle for one school board seat

(Left) "Incumbent Maggie Lewis-Butler." (Right)  "Community leader Darryl Jones." Photos submitted by Jones and Butler.  Two Rattlers are going head-to-head for the Leon County School Board District 3 seat. Voters will decide between veteran school board member Maggie Lewis-Butler and challenger Darryl Jones come November. Jones, a community organizer and a deputy […]

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FAMU grad uses brand to help young women

Florida A&M alumna Chaunterria Jourdain. Florida A&M alumna Chaunterria Jourdain is no stranger to faith, consistency and hard work. Jourdain has made her mark as an entrepreneur by being the change she wants to see in the world. A native of Jacksonville, Jourdain graduated from Florida A&M University, where she […]

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Fiesta Filipino takes over Kleman Plaza

Hundreds gathered at Kleman Plaza on Saturday for the seventh annual Fiesta Filipino (Pista Sa Nayon). The festival featured an array of Filipino cuisine, music, martial arts, dancing, and shopping. The Fiesta Filipino is a cultural event that showcases the beloved traditions and customs of the Filipino community. The event […]

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Tallahassee crews deploying to Carolinas

City of Tallahassee electric crews began deploying to Myrtle Beach, S.C. today to assist with recovery efforts in the aftermath of Hurricane Florence. As stated in a press release by the city of Tallahassee, city crews will be traveling with other Florida-based mutual aid crews on Saturday to assist Santee […]

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Prayer vigil held for Jordan Thorne

Family and friends gathered to celebrate the life of Jordan Thorne. Students, family and friends gathered around the Eternal Flame Tuesday to celebrate the life of Jordan Thorne and his contributions to the campus community. Many friends spoke about how Thorne touched their lives in such a short time at […]