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Ribault Trojans Crown King, Queen and Court

October 7, 2020 admin 0

By Lynn (Jones) Turpin – Jean Ribault Senior High School, home of Trojan Nation recently held their annual Mrs. And Mrs. Ribault pageant inside the school’s auditorium. For 63 years the Misses have held court […]

Cummer Museum Announces the Selection of Andrea Barnwell Brownlee, Ph.D., as the Institution’s Next Chief Executive Officer

October 7, 2020 admin 0

After an extensive national search, the Cummer Museum is pleased to announce the selection of Andrea Barnwell Brownlee, Ph.D., as the institution’s next George W. and Kathleen I. Gibbs Director and Chief Executive Officer. Barnwell […]

Arlington Park Receives Some Artistic Love

September 23, 2020 admin 0

Recently city officials and community partners gathered at Arlington’s’ Warrington Park to dedicate two new murals created by the Arlington 20/20 initiative. “These works of public are to represent the time and effort of dozens […]

North Florida Major Taylor Cycling Club Chapter Ready to Go the Distance

September 17, 2020 admin 0

Recently, in the early morning hours, the newly formed Major Taylor Cycling Club of North Florida (MTCCNF) gathered at James Weldon Johnson Park in downtown Jacksonville to celebrate the history of the club. “We wanted […]

Politicos and Nonprofits Continue Community Embrace

September 16, 2020 admin 0

Community organizations and city council members continue to give back to the community with resources to support youth and families in Duval County. A recent collaboration between local council members and Alpha Starz presented over […]

Jacksonville Plans $5 Million Buyout for Flood-Prone Ken Knight Drive Homes

September 9, 2020 admin 0

By David Bauerlein Florida Times Union – The homes along Ken Knight Drive are a collection of small townhomes and single-family houses built in the 1960s and earlier. To repair homes in the flood plan […]

Black Rose Foundation Scholarship Recipients Announced

September 3, 2020 admin 0

The Black Rose Foundation for Children recently announced their 2020 James V. Brooks Memorial Scholarship Recipients. The purpose of the scholarship is to assist Duval County high school graduates to continue their music interest during […]

Foundation Offers Free Exercise and Nutrition Classes to Replace Swimming Lessons

September 3, 2020 admin 0

The Shawn D. Delifus Foundation , noted for providing free swimming lesson s to urban communities, is adapting to the pandemic environment. With mandated Covid-19 social distancing protocols in full force, swim class lessons this […]

Nonprofit Nurtures Young Designers to Create Their Passion through Style

September 3, 2020 admin 0

Mandarin Middle school student and budding fashion designer,Shylah Byrd-Smith discovered her passion in designing while putting togther styles form items in her closet. After a chance meeting with Nicole Butler, creator of “The Designer Kids […]

Back to School Giveaway Still Meeting the Challenge of Pandemic Restrictions

September 3, 2020 admin 0

New Town Success Zone (NTSZ) held their 12th annual Back to School Giveaway at their facility on Old Kings Rd on the Northside near Edward Waters Campus. Due to Covid-19 the event was attended via […]