Friday, November 15, 2024
After two years without a senior pastor, First Baptist Church of Tallahassee now has a new leader. Gary Shultz Jr. accepted the call to become the new senior pastor. Founded in 1849, First Baptist Church has played a huge role in Tallahassee. And now after two years without a […]
With all the water that’s been pouring from the sky, it’s a wonder that FAMU’s sprinklers never stop spitting. Tallahassee received 12.74 inches of rain during the first 10 days in July, National Weather Service meteorologist Nate McGinnis said. This is 1.5 inches above average. Even with all of […]
In June of 2017, Florida A&M University held the ceremonial groundbreaking for the Center for Access and Student Success (CASS) building. One year later, the project is at a standstill. The FAMU Center for Access and Student Success is designed to be a multipurpose building serving as a one-stop […]
Jovonte’ Davis, a student in the School of Business and Industry at Florida A&M University, died in a single-car crash on Thomasville Road and Hermitage Boulevard on July 20. The students and staff at FAMU came together Tuesday in the Grand Ballroom for a candlelight vigil to honor Davis. […]
One of Louisiana’s popular summer treats recently made its way to Tallahassee. Popularly known as the “snowball,” the frozen treat is getting lots of attention with the help of Jarrett Maloy and his Sneauxball shop. It started in Louisiana as a fundraiser for a youth development program for student […]
For all the nature lovers in Tallahassee, Alfred B. Maclay Garden State Park might be your next beautiful getaway. This hidden gem, tucked away off Thomasville Road on the northeast section of the city, consists of 1,184 acres of land and is home to a variety of beautiful plants. Upon […]
A lot of times we do not visualize that a hobby could one day turn into a brand or a career. But it’s entirely possible, as former FAMU SBI and j-school student Shaakira White has proven. After graduating from FAMU, White ventured to Florida State University for a master’s […]
Using the flea market as a platform helps entrepreneurs expand their business without requiring a lot of up-front cash. “I sold things all the time when I was younger. When I was in high school, I sold candy, school supplies and jewelry. Recently I decided to use my passion […]
Cannabis prescription Photo credit: Jade Jacobs Despite multiple, hopeful talks of adding a cannabis course to Florida A&M University’s College of Law, two new courses will finally be offered in reference to the prominent subject of marijuana. FAMU law students can now anticipate enrolling in “Cannabis Law and Cultural […]
Alva Striplin, a former middle school math teacher, called it a “victory for the teachers” when she was elected in 2014 to serve District 1 on the Leon County School Board. Striplin grew up in Tallahassee and after high school went to Florida State University. where she was a […]