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 […]
Author: Nolan McCaskill
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 […]
Civic Center to host Marvin Gaye tribute
The rumors are true. A tribute to Marvin Gaye is making its way to Tallahassee on Saturday at 8 p.m. in the Civic Center. The tribute will be a multi-generational event of dance, poetry, music and song and a never-before-seen production of Gaye’s music. Dance With The Soul, a multi-discipline […]
Tallahassee to offer flights to Orlando, Ft. Lauderdale
Travel plans for students in Tallahassee just got easier. Florida Express Jet is set to launch with flights to Orlando and Fort Lauderdale from Tallahassee Regional Airport beginning March 20. Florida Express Jet will offer a student-friendly fare of $69 for a coach seat and $99 for a business class […]
New Miss FAMU to appear at Black History Convocation
A new Miss Florida A&M University will be seen at Thursday’s Black History Convocation. Nicole Bowden, a senior pre-physical therapy student from Tallahassee, was called upon Tuesday to complete the academic year as the 107th Miss FAMU. Bowden was a runner up for the title in last spring’s election. “While […]