New Okeechobee High School taking shape Education News by Tatum Mitchell - October 8, 2024October 8, 2024 A rendering of the new Okeechobee High School. (Courtesy rendering) Phase one of construction of Okeechobee High School concluded at the beginning of August and is set to open at the start of the 2026-27 school year. The construction started about a year and a half ago and is “pretty much changing
Ahfachkee welcomes back students for new year Education by Tatum Mitchell - September 20, 2024September 20, 2024 Brenda Hummingbird welcomes students in her classroom and helps them find their desks during Ahfachkee’s meet and greet Aug. 9. BIG CYPRESS — Students, teachers and parents came together Aug. 9 for the Ahfachkee School meet and greet – gearing up for the first full school year with their new gymnasium. Along
Chickasaw author blends comedy, romance, own experiences in first novel Arts & Entertainment Community by Tatum Mitchell - September 19, 2024September 19, 2024 Danica Nava (Photo courtesy of Cindy Pitou Burton) After years of brainstorming ideas for a story, Danica Nava (Chickasaw) wrote her first published novel while working full time and pursuing an MBA at night. Nava’s novel, “The Truth According to Ember,” was published in August. During this fast-paced romantic comedy, the main
Writers group hosts poetry reading, plans future events Arts & Entertainment Community by Tatum Mitchell - September 17, 2024September 17, 2024 Elgin Jumper at the poetry reading Aug. 21. (Tatum Mitchell) BIG CYPRESS — Following its first poetry reading of the year Aug. 21, the Florida Indigenous Writers Group is putting pen to paper to lay out future goals for the group. Elgin Jumper and Krystle Bowers run small group meetings about once
New clubs debut as 4-H starts its new year Community News by Tatum Mitchell - September 17, 2024September 17, 2024 With the 4-H year starting Sept. 1, there are some new additions — Garden Club and Rez Riders Horse Club. Horse Club held its first meeting in August, and about 11 children attended. The next meeting will be Sept. 25 in Hollywood. The club will be traveling reservation to reservation.
Ghost orchid photo earns Brian Zepeda silver award Arts & Entertainment Community News by Tatum Mitchell - August 22, 2024August 22, 2024 Brian Zepeda with his silver Charlie Award at the gala July 26 in Orlando. (Corinne Zepeda) A lengthy trek through the swamp paid off for Brian Zepeda with an award-winning photograph and a mystery. Zepeda, Naples Council/Board liaison, took home a silver award for best photography in the single feature image category