Alexander Jordan (right) and his tech personnel Louvens Merilien (left) Alexander Jordan has been diligently working to earn his “seat at the table.” A candidate for the Tallahassee City Commission Seat 3, Jordan often can be heard referring to “the people.” Considering his upbringing, it isn’t a surprise. Born […]

Did you know that as recently as five years ago FAMU was home to a program called the Hip Hop Institute? And did you know that the institute still exists, but under a different name? The Hip-Hop Institute was founded at North Carolina Central University in Durham under James […]

The historic Mississippi Blues trail marker, placed by the Mississippi Blues Commision to represent the historical significance of the Bradfordville Blues Club. The trail marker was placed in front of The Henry Heritage Oak Tree. This is the tree that caused damage to the club during Subtropical Storm Alberto.  […]

The Tallahassee Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) voted 3-2 on Monday to reject a request from Proof Brewing Company. Proof has asked for a $450,000 grant to assist with renovations at its new location on South Monroe Street. The company recently purchased the old Coca Cola bottling plant in an […]

The new Target store on West Tennessee Street   Last Aug. 7, almost a year ago, Coliseum, a club on West Tennessee Street, closed after five years of business. Set to take its place is a new Target store that is expected to open up for business sometime this […]

Five Below is an American-owned chain of discount stores where nothing in the store costs more than $5. The store mainly has items for children and preteens, but also caters to adults. The chain was founded in October 2002 by David Schlessinger and Tom Vellios. Five Below ranked No. […]

Jeremey Matlow Photo credit: Saorsa Images Jeremy Matlow is known as a “pie guy.” The owner of Gaines Street Pies and two other pizza shops in town, Matlow is eager to be known by another title: city commissioner. The 33-year-old local businessman is one of five candidates in next month’s […]

Being a new mom isn’t enough for 25-year-old Carrie Litherland. She wants to be Tallahassee’s next mayor. Litherland, a Florida State University graduate, was born in Ohio but raised in Tallahassee. She graduated from FSU in 2016 and hopes to continue on to law school to ultimately become a […]

The Florida primary is less than two months away and the Florida A&M College Democrats organization is making sure students are registering to vote. The FAMU College Democrats was rechartered during the spring semester. The club has more than five members with a passion for political advocacy.  According to […]

More than 400 people gathered at the Capitol on Saturday to protest the separation of immigrant families. Residents met at Temple Israel in Tallahassee at 4 p.m. and caravanned from the Jewish Community Center to the old Capitol. Chants were led by different speakers who approached the podium to […]