Suffolk News Herald

2 days ago | suffolknewsherald.com | Avery Goodstine

Published 8:00 am Friday, June 6, 2025 “If ain’t nobody else told y’all today, always remember the Mulletteer loves ya.”This is just one of the identifying catchphrases R.J. “The Mulletteer” Williams has coined. If you don’t hear him, you’ll surely see him in his oversized sunglasses, leather pants, dagger earring, and — of course — his long, luscious mullet. At 51 years old and a self-proclaimed “professional vagabond,” Williams has travelled many different life paths.

2 days ago | suffolknewsherald.com | Avery Goodstine

Published 7:35 pm Thursday, June 5, 2025 Eleven-year-old Layla Hosier is determined to pay for the upkeep of her horse, Sadie, so she’s starting her own small business. Bug’s Barn Bites — named for Hosier’s childhood nickname, “Bug” — is a farm animal treat business. Hosier sells homemade animal treats out of honey, oats, cinnamon, flour, and vegetable oil.

3 days ago | suffolknewsherald.com | Avery Goodstine

Published 9:00 am Thursday, June 5, 2025 A new drafted policy was brought to the School Board for a first reading at the May 22 meeting.

4 days ago | suffolknewsherald.com | Avery Goodstine

Published 9:00 am Wednesday, June 4, 2025 School Board Vice Chair Sean McGee drafted a policy outlining that employees of Suffolk Public Schools “must not engage in any political activity during work hours or while serving as a representative for Suffolk Public Schools.” The draft was presented to the Board as a first reading during the May 22 meeting. The policy does not apply to School Board members. “My goal wasn’t to focus on all employees,” McGee said.

4 days ago | suffolknewsherald.com | Avery Goodstine

Published 5:27 pm Tuesday, June 3, 2025 Since the May 8 School Board meeting, multiple public speakers have voiced their support for a deep dive financial audit of Board funds. Many of these opinions stem from concerns about the use of purchase cards by Suffolk Public Schools administration, and an alleged embezzlement of funds at Lakeland High School.