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Bethel AME church spreads Thanksgiving joy
During this holiday season, The Historic Bethel African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church of Tallahassee continues its tradition of giving to the community with its annual Thanksgiving basket distribution. Bethel AME Church has hosted a Thanksgiving distribution to the Tallahassee community for over 30 years. On November 9, 2024, Bethel […]
Municipal Way renamed to honor trailblazing law enforcement officer
The City of Tallahassee has officially renamed Municipal Way to honor Major James Morgan, Jr., a trailblazer in law enforcement whose distinguished career spanned nearly five decades. At a ceremony this past Monday, local law enforcement, city officials, family, and the local community gathered to commemorate Morgan’s legacy and […]
Archeologists and Florida’s unmarked slave graves
It was always hot. It was always a long, boring car ride. But my mom and dad made sure to do it every time we went to our second home in South Carolina. We drove on a long dirt road leading to a small clearing in a forest in Kingstree, […]
Lake Munson’s delayed recovery
Lake Munson, a freshwater lake southwest of Tallahassee, has been a focal point of environmental concern for decades due to pollution and degraded water quality. Despite recent restoration efforts, including a significant drawdown, the lake’s future remains uncertain. County officials and local experts agree that Lake Munson has improved but […]
T-Pain honored with key to Tallahassee and street renaming
Grammy-winning artist T-Pain, known for his distinctive auto-tune sound, was recently honored by his hometown of Tallahassee with a key to the city and the renaming of a street in his honor. T-Pain Lane, formerly known as Pasco Street, was officially renamed in a ceremony held on Monday. Several […]
Tony Todd, iconic ‘Candyman’ and ‘Final Destination’ actor, dies at 69
Tony Todd, best known for his chilling role in the horror film, “Candyman” has died, he was 69. His powerful voice, imposing presence, and exceptional talent left an indelible mark on the horror genre and Hollywood at large. Born on December 4, 1954, in Washington, D.C., Todd pursued acting with […]
FAMU’s voter turnout trails local peers again
In the recent general election, Florida A&M University (FAMU) reported notably lower student voter turnout compared to neighboring institutions. At FAMU’s on-campus Precinct 1309, only 1,431 students cast their ballots, while nearby Florida State University (FSU) saw 7,336 student votes across its four precincts. This stark contrast has raised concerns […]