Tallahassee Memorial Heart and Vascular Center will host its first Heart to Heart CPR and Wellness Fair on Saturday. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. Matthew Jamison, a Tallahassee resident, is aware of the importance […]
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Local shelters provide warmth for homeless
Homeless shelters in Tallahassee are taking strides to make sure its homeless population is safe and warm during the remainder of this winter season. On Jan. 29, Tallahassee experienced what the Weather Channel called a “winter storm.” Sleet and ice covered cars, patio furniture and roads. The weather was so […]
Potential college athletes deserve more respect
The first Wednesday in February is slotted as National Signing Day for athletes all across the country. The purpose of this day is to allow those players, male or female, who have excelled at their given sports, an opportunity to play in college. But there are some cases that […]
Love without limits
Beautiful is an understatement No word can define you Either fate led us together Or I was lucky to find you Your smile’s a gift from heaven It’s such a blessing to see I wouldn’t be myself without you You’re the reason I’m me You were once my best friend […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Valentine’s Date Night at Nefetari’s
Nefetari’s Fine Cuisine and Spirits is having a Valentine’s Date Night Soiree on Friday that will include live music and dinner packages. Valentine’s Day is the busiest day for Nefetari’s, which specializes in international cuisine and has an array of selections for meat-eaters, vegetarians and vegans that are cooked to […]
Essential Theatre to present ‘The Mountaintop’ through Sunday
The Essential Theatre will offer preview performances of “The Mountaintop” tonight and Thursday at 8 p.m. inside of the Charles Winter Wood Theatre. General admission for the previews is $8. Luther Wells, associate director of the theater and department of visual arts chair, described his view of what the audience […]