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StarMetro begins Stuff the Bus food drive

Courtesy of WCTV StarMetro began their annual Stuff the Bus food drive benefit this Thursday, Jan. 21. The benefit is in conjunction with Second Harvest of the Big Bend. The event launched that morning at the C.K. Steele Plaza and featured community leaders, live music by the Shelter band and […]

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Moe’s Southwest Grill Opens at a New Location

Courtesy of Moe's A new Moe's Southwest Grill opened near Tallahassee Community College, making it the fifth Moe’s in Tallahassee. The new place opened Thursday, Jan. 21 located at the intersection of W. Pensacola Street and Appleyard Drive, in the same plaza as Which Wich. Moe's gave out free shirts […]

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Stuff the Bus returns

The City of Tallahassee is partnering with America’s Second Harvest of the Big Bend for its fourth-annual “Stuff the Bus” food drive. Star Metro, the city’s transit system, kicked off the drive with a community event at C.K. Steele Plaza Thursday, which featured food and live music.   The month-long […]

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Tallahassee Awarded Grant for Youth Summer Jobs Program

The United States Conference of Mayors announced that Tallahassee is one of five recipients of a $4,000 grant for the Tallahassee Future Leaders academy. The grant is coming from the DollarWise Summer Youth Campaign. They support communities and Mayors who are implementing innovative youth programs like the TFLA. “After only […]

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Activists Rally to Stop Fracking in Florida

Activists that stuck around until the end of the rally pose for the press Photo courtesy of Khadijah Johnson Dozens of anti-fracking activists rallied outside the Capitol Wednesday afternoon to protest fracking in Florida, the disputable drilling practice, and contest GOP-backed bills to regulate it. Some stood roadside with signs […]

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Board of Governors Recommends New BOT Appointees

Courtesy of Khadijah Johnson The Board of Governors Nomination and Governance Committee voted unanimously yesterday to recommend two appointments to the Florida A&M University Board of Trustees: Thomas Dortch and Craig Reed. Committee Chairman Moretza “Mori” Hosseini assigned members to subcommittees, where each member independently vetted applicants. Selected applicants were […]

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FAMU-FSU School of College of Engineering Searches For a New Dean

Thirteen members of the Florida State University and Florida A&M University (FAMU-FSU) College of Engineering Dean Search Committee gathered at the institution of the same name Wednesday morning. The Dean Search Committee was just established in December of 2015 by each University’s provost after the previous Dean, Dr. Yaw Yeboah […]

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Boys and Girls Club cuts hours

Big Bend’s Boys and Girls Club located at R. Frank Nims Middle School has decided to cut down on hours to save money. The lack of membership during the last hour of open time is what prompted this decision. Kacey Dennis, who is the area director said it was best […]

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FAMU NAA – Leon County Chapter Meets to Discuss Future Plans

Newly elected chapter president Victor Gaines, president of FAMU NAA – Leon County Chapter lead Tuesday evening's discussion on 2016 initiatives. Photo courtesy of Ayana King The FAMU National Alumni Association (NAA) – Leon County Chapter, along with newly elected national president, LTC Gregory L. Clark, met Tuesday evening at Florida […]

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Confederate Flag Spotted Flying Over Tallahssee, FAMU

Courtesy of WCTV A small plane was spotted flying with a Confederate flag above the Florida A&M University campus early Tuesday morning. The plane, which was reportedly also seen flying over Florida State University and downtown Tallahassee, hoisted the flag and a message, “We’ll remember in Nov.,” a reference to […]