Photo Courtesy of Keke's Corporate office. A new breakfast spot opening in Tallahassee is out to prove that the first meal of the day isn’t just the most important – it’s the best. Keke’s Breakfast Café, a popular Orlando chain, is expanding to a new location with a development in the […]
Author: Destanie Morman | Staff Reporter
Shooting near FAMU injures one and leaves students frightened
Scene of South Adams Street after the shooting. Kayla Carter | The Famuan An early Tuesday morning shooting near the campus of Florida A&M University has left one person with non-life-threatening injuries and FAMU students rattled. According to a press release issued by the City of Tallahassee, one person was injured […]
City building new sidewalk near FAMU
The construction site on Palmetto St. Destanie Morman | The Famuan The City of Tallahassee recently began construction on a new sidewalk on Palmetto Street between South Adams Street and South Boulevard Street near Florida A&M University’s campus. As stated in a press release issued by the city, the sidewalk will […]
FAMU grad student shaking up the beauty industry
Chanelle Glover has one degree from FAMU and is working on a second. Photo submitted by Chanelle Glover. Running a business and balancing schoolwork can be a daunting task. However, FAMU alumna and master of business administration candidate Chanelle Glover meets the challenge head on. Founded in 2017, Tallahassee-based Centric […]
Two FAMU grads battle for one school board seat
(Left) "Incumbent Maggie Lewis-Butler." (Right) "Community leader Darryl Jones." Photos submitted by Jones and Butler. Two Rattlers are going head-to-head for the Leon County School Board District 3 seat. Voters will decide between veteran school board member Maggie Lewis-Butler and challenger Darryl Jones come November. Jones, a community organizer and a deputy […]
City Hall hosts annual water color exhibition
Photo submitted by: COCA and Destanie Morman You can find more than 50 pieces of artwork hanging from the walls on the second-floor of City Hall showcasing artists form throughout Florida and Georgia. According to a press release by the Council on Culture & Arts (COCA), more than 30 watercolor […]
FAMU grad uses brand to help young women
Florida A&M alumna Chaunterria Jourdain. Florida A&M alumna Chaunterria Jourdain is no stranger to faith, consistency and hard work. Jourdain has made her mark as an entrepreneur by being the change she wants to see in the world. A native of Jacksonville, Jourdain graduated from Florida A&M University, where she […]
Fiesta Filipino takes over Kleman Plaza
Hundreds gathered at Kleman Plaza on Saturday for the seventh annual Fiesta Filipino (Pista Sa Nayon). The festival featured an array of Filipino cuisine, music, martial arts, dancing, and shopping. The Fiesta Filipino is a cultural event that showcases the beloved traditions and customs of the Filipino community. The event […]
Tallahassee crews deploying to Carolinas
City of Tallahassee electric crews began deploying to Myrtle Beach, S.C. today to assist with recovery efforts in the aftermath of Hurricane Florence. As stated in a press release by the city of Tallahassee, city crews will be traveling with other Florida-based mutual aid crews on Saturday to assist Santee […]
Prayer vigil held for Jordan Thorne
Family and friends gathered to celebrate the life of Jordan Thorne. Students, family and friends gathered around the Eternal Flame Tuesday to celebrate the life of Jordan Thorne and his contributions to the campus community. Many friends spoke about how Thorne touched their lives in such a short time at […]