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FAMU Fans Show Major Support for First Home Game of the Season

Courtesy of Tallahassee Democrat Despite the Florida A&M University (FAMU) Rattlers’ 0-3 record going into their first home game, the fans still made a grand appearance with a total of 18,202 people in attendance Saturday at Bragg Memorial Stadium.  The Rattlers have only won one home game since 2013 but that did […]

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First Lady Obama Opening Doors for Little Girls around the World

The First Family is working together to open doors of education for girls around the world. Sixty-two million girls around the world are not in school. According to the WHITE HOUSE official website, “President Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama will be championing their efforts to help adolescent girls around […]

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SB 370 Targets Firearm Ownership in Florida

Democratic Sen. Arthenia L. Joyner, filed Senate Bill 370 today, which prohibits the sale or transfer of firearms at gun shows. Mike Murphy, a sergeant in the U.S. Army, expressed that he is against the bill because of rights violations. He shared that the constant increase in regulation of gun […]

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Inaugural Miracle Hill Walk-Run

Miracle Hill Rehabilitation Center Banner The Miracle Hill and Nursing Rehabilitation Center held its inaugural Miracle Hill 5k Walk-Run on Saturday at Cascade Park. Miracle Hill Nursing and Rehabilitation Center has been serving the community for about 47 years. The facility promotes health and provides care for the elderly and […]

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Tallahassee’s Ninth Annual Tackle Football Jamboree

Courtesy of LaRhonda Celestin The youth tackle football program with the City of Tallahassee Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Affairs Department (PRNA) hosted their ninth annual preseason Tackle Football Jamboree at James Messer Sports Complex on Saturday. Program supervisor, Brain Smatt, expressed his hopes for the children and his excitement for […]

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Road Detours on Rattlers Home Opener

Wahnish Way closed due to construction Rattler fans should expect road delays on thier way to Florida A&M’s home opener against Tennessee State Saturday due to construction on part of Wahnish Way. Construction crews began working on the roundabout located on FAMU Way and Eugenia Street on Tuesday. The FAMU Way project […]

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M.Y. L.I.F.E. Raises Awareness About Mental Illnesses in Adolescents

Magellan Youth Leaders Inspiring Future Empowerment (M.Y.L.I.F.E.) is preparing to host its the third annual My Fest Florida for National Mental Illness Awareness Week Saturday. This a free community event organized to raise awareness and share resources concerning mental illness, substance use, foster care, violence and other challenges that youth and young […]