Thursday, July 17, 2025
Elizabeth James, a biology pre-med major at Florida A&M, started her college career at Tallahassee Community College. This is her first semester at FAMU. “As a transfer student, from TCC to FAMU, I think that was the best decision I did,” James said. “I was able to work at my […]
Florida A&M University’s student senate held a productive meeting confirming three executive branch members, passing two legislative bills, discussing important committee updates and holding an informative, yet touching presentation for suicide prevention following World Suicide Prevention Day, which took place Sept. 10. The meeting was run by Student Senate President Artise […]
Publix decided to make a difference this September during Hunger Action Month, with plans to donate $5.5 million to more than 300 Feeding America member food banks and other nonprofits. The Florida-based supermarket chain understands that these outlets provide a vital service to the communities they serve, so doing what […]
Suspense, excitement, and school spirit aren’t the only reasons citizens of Tallahassee missed having a normal football season last year. College football has a significant impact on Tallahassee’s economy and local businesses. Now, businesses are back in action as the season returns. According to Visit Tallahassee, Tallahassee broke records in […]
Tallahassee organizations are working together to educate black communities about the importance of COVID-19 vaccinations. Bethel Missionary Baptist Church, Black Men’s Health and Abundant Life And Restoration Ministries (ALARM) International Church are working to increase the vaccination rate amongst blacks in their communities. According to the Kaiser Family Foundation health […]
The Tallahassee Community Action Committee (TCAC) gathered together in front of the Leon County sheriff’s office Saturday to protest for better conditions at the Leon County Jail. Tallahassee Community Action Committee is a local organization that is dedicated to fighting for peace, justice, and equality through direct action. TCAC is […]
Every student knows that living on campus has its pros and cons. Small rooms, roommates from hell, having to pay for laundry … these are just some of the things students have come to dislike about living in dorms. With the opening of a new dining hall, residents were excited […]
The Black News Channel, a Tallahassee-based national television network, has launched a new streaming service, BNC GO. It is designed to attract and inform the millennial and Gen-Z audiences in the Black and Brown communities. The network describes BNC GO as fast-paced, informative and entertaining. BNC GO offers media coverage […]
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced on Tuesday a legislative proposal that would bring the Florida Standards Assessments to an end and create a new program that would track student progress and help them develop individually. The FSA was a standardized test in reading, writing and math, designed to measure students’ […]
Big Daddy Guns held a grand opening Saturday for its first store in the Tallahassee area. It is located in upscale Northeast Tallahassee in the Bannerman Crossings complex, next door to Market Square Liquors. The store saw an influx in customers on its grand opening who came in to browse […]