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Bishop Ken Adkins Professes Innocence

August 26, 2021 admin 0

(Source: The Greater Dimensions Christian Fellowship Admin Team) – On August 26, 2016, After being informed that arrest warrants had been issued for his arrest stemming from allegations of child molestation allegedly occurring on his […]

“Star” Students Awarded $17K in Scholarships

August 26, 2021 admin 0

Five college-bound I’m A Star Foundation students will head to school with scholarship money donated by generous community partners. Scholarship honorees include Myia McLaughlin and Journey Butler ($5500), Robert Jones received ($3750), Johnathan Bell ($1750) […]

Annual Indoor Picnic Serves Up BBQ, Sips and Sounds of the Blues

August 26, 2021 admin 0

When it comes to BBQ, the south is the Mecca for this mouth watering cuisine. For years BBQ cook-offs have filled the news for the best BBQ in town! And when it comes to local […]

Kick-off Luncheon Launches Prostate Walk

August 26, 2021 admin 0

By Lynn Jones-Turpin – The Protalks prostate cancer team recently held a kick-off luncheon as a precursor to the upcoming prostate cancer awareness month. The ‘Sidewalk-walk’ scheduled for Saturday, September 25th at 9 a.m. departing […]

Jacksonville Public Education Fund and Community First Cares Foundation Provide Classroom Grants for Duval Teachers

August 18, 2021 admin 0

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., August 18, 2021 — The Jacksonville Public Education Fund and the Community First Cares Foundation (the charitable giving arm of Community First Credit Union) will provide $50,000 in classroom grants to support critical […]

Local Vendors Get a Jump Start on Tax-Free Holiday Shopping

August 12, 2021 admin 0

By Dr. V. Dunbar – Dreamweek, Inc. recently held its third annual Christmas in July fundraiser to benefit programs that foster community engagement and advance social progress in Jacksonville. The two-day event brought vendors and shoppers […]

Community Leaves No Sudent Behind for School Year

August 12, 2021 admin 0

By Lynn Jones – Duval County students made their way back to the classroom this week and thanks to a myriad of community efforts, no student was left behind in the area of preparation. From […]

First Time Homebuyer?

July 29, 2021 admin 0

By Brenda Smith / BSmith Realty – Whether you are a first-time Buyer, or you are thinking about upgrading, or maybe you are returning to the market after the loss or short sale of a […]

New Entrepreneurs Graduate with CEO Certification

July 29, 2021 admin 0

Beaver Street Enterprise Center (BSEC) hosted a networking event and workshop recently for participants in its Center for Entrepreneurial Opportunity (CEO) coaching program. Six entrepreneurs received certificates for completing the year-long program. The program, launched […]

All Hands on Deck to Send Duval Kids Back to School

July 29, 2021 admin 0

The Jacksonville Urban League Young Professionals (JULYP) is among local organizations donating their time and energy for local back to school drives. Their event, held on the campus of Edward Waters University, including distribution of […]