The Tallahassee Regional Airport is under a two-year reconstruction period after failing to meet Federal Aviation Administration design criteria and operational requirements. Runway 9-27 has a longitudinal hump in the runway, and Runway 18-36 must be extended. According to Runway 9-27 Reconstruction Phase II documentation, the runway is displaying wear and […]
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Museum to host civic engagement luncheon
The “Choosing to Participate” Lunch and Learn program at the Florida Historic Capitol Museum on Monday will feature local young professionals and students who were active civic participants during their college careers. The Lunch and Learn program is a part of a series of programs that accompany the museum’s temporary exhibit, […]
Recreation center’s restoration a relief for students
The Hansel E. Tookes Sr. Student Recreation Center was off to a late start this semester, not opening until Feb. 7. Bob Carroll, director of campus recreation, said the fitness facility is normally allocated funds from the activity and service fees that students pay. Lower student enrollment this semester caused a […]
FAMU receives historical marker at convocation
The Florida Department of State awarded Florida A&M a historical marker for its hospital during the university’s annual Black History Convocation on Thursday. The marker honors the former hospital for its contributions to the state and to the African-American community. Joseph Webster, an alumnus who founded the only black-owned surgical […]
City commission retreat informs residents
The Tallahassee city commission’s annual retreat on Thursday updated citizens about new and completed projects. Mayor John Marks and Tallahassee’s city commissioners gave presentations at the Public Safety Complex. The city commission showcased its accomplishments from 2013 with a video of the community and its finished construction projects, including reconstruction […]
Glendale residents to receive water system upgrades
The Glendale neighborhood can expect to see changes in their water system beginning in May. The City of Tallahassee Subdivision Utility department held a public meeting Tuesday concerning the Glendale neighborhood and replacing its sewer and water system. “We’re going to replace all water mains and water services throughout the entire […]
Mangum accepts contract from BOT
The Florida A&M president-select has accepted the amended contract from the board of trustees. The Board of Governors will decide whether to confirm Elmira Mangum’s appointment as FAMU’s next president at its next meeting on Feb. 20 in Tampa. “We are pleased that we have approved the terms of the presidential […]
New Miss FAMU to appear at Black History Convocation
A new Miss Florida A&M University will be seen at Thursday’s Black History Convocation. Nicole Bowden, a senior pre-physical therapy student from Tallahassee, was called upon Tuesday to complete the academic year as the 107th Miss FAMU. Bowden was a runner up for the title in last spring’s election. “While […]
Tallahassee to offer flights to Orlando, Ft. Lauderdale
Travel plans for students in Tallahassee just got easier. Florida Express Jet is set to launch with flights to Orlando and Fort Lauderdale from Tallahassee Regional Airport beginning March 20. Florida Express Jet will offer a student-friendly fare of $69 for a coach seat and $99 for a business class […]
Black Caucus to honor Civil Rights Act signing
The Florida Legislative Black Caucus will celebrate the 50th anniversary of the signing of the Civil Rights Act on Wednesday at the Florida Legislative Black Caucus Distinguished Lecture Series. Chicarla Pye, legislative aide to Rep. Allen Williams, said the event will honor the act. “The overall theme of the meeting […]