Law enforcement in search of active shooter. Photo: cdishttp://www.cdispatch.compatch A male professor is confirmed dead in Mississippi’s Delta State University shooting on Monday. The victim was in his mid-50s and was in his office at the time of the shooting, according to Bolivar County Deputy Coroner, Murray Roark. Officials […]
Author: Chelsea A. Hall
34th Annual Sickle Cell Walk Proceeds Despite Rain
Photo courtesy of Hailey Ray Rain could not keep away participants in the 34th Annual Walk/Run for Sickle Cell held at the Jake Gaither Recreation Center and Golf Course this past Saturday. More than 200 walkers and runners came out to support the event held by Sickle Cell Foundation Inc. […]
Day of the Dog Comes to Tallahassee
Courtesy of apalachee.floridatrail.org Tallahassee Nurseries has “let the dogs out” with the announcement of their "Day of the Dog" event. The event will be held on Saturday, Sept. 12 from 11 a.m.-3 p.m., in hopes of spreading awareness to Tallahassee residents about local animal rescue groups, as well as getting […]
Rattler Athletes Champions in the Community
courtesy of Tallahassee WCTV Florida A&M University [FAMU] athletes not only perform like champions on the field but make their marks as life champions in the community as well. Rattler athletes took some time out of their busy morning schedules to volunteer in the community for their “Meals on Wheels” […]
Women’s Volleyball Season Preview
Courtesy of rattlernation.blogspot.com Florida A&M University (FAMU) women’s volleyball team opens up the season tonight at 7 p.m. in the Al Lawson Center. FAMU will co-host Friday’s FAMU-FSU Invitation. The lady Rattlers will face Xavier of Ohio in tonight’s home opener with hopes of having a great start to an […]
The Board of Governors asks FAMU to Change Work Plan
The Florida A&M University (FAMU) Board of Trustees (BOT) was given a second chance Sept. 3 at the Board of Governors (BOG) meeting in Gainesville, Fla. Out of the 12 schools, FAMU was the only institution asked to revise its work plan. President Elmira Mangum made an appearance at the […]
Afro-Cuban drummer performs at Mission San Luis
Kenneth Burney and the Eru Chambo Band. Photo courtesy of dos.myflorida.com The Florida Folklife Program (FFP) as a part of its folklife artist in residence program held its annual evening concert at Mission San Luis on Thursday night, bringing to town one of Florida’s most highly regarded Afro-Cuban musicians, Kenneth Burney […]
FAMU’s School of Architecture and Engineering Technology is New Campsite for Creators Camp
Photo: Tien Holmes Florida A&M University's (FAMU) School of Architecture and Engineering Technology (SA+ET) has partnered with Creators Camp. Creators camp is a creative initiative designed for young people (K-12) to engage in activities that strengthen creativity and provide resources in the areas of science, technology, engineering, art, design and […]
LGBT Rights for Foster Youth
The Department of Children and Families are making it suitable for all children, regardless of their sexual identity, to be protected while under the state's care. The main objective is to bring uniformity to foster homes. According to AdoptKidsUs.Org, more than 250,000 children in the U.S. enter the foster care […]
Floridians for Solar Choice Make Strides for Alternative Energy
Floridians could soon have a choice when it comes to their electricity. In August, the solar power supporter group known as Floridians for Solar Choice collected more than 100,000 signatures to have their case heard in court. Floridians for Solar Choice wants businesses to sell up to two megawatts of […]