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Reverend F. D. Newbill, Pastor of First Timothy Baptist Church joined by a dozen area Pastors from Duval County held a press conference in front of the Duval County Courthouse to address the alleged derogatory, […]

Paxon High School recently celebrated Underclassmen Awards Night, honoring two students, per grade level selected by faculty as  outstanding examples of the words found on Paxon’s school crest,  “excellentia, constantia, integritas, and caritas,” defining the school’s […]

Local black businesses have the opportunity to impart their entrepreneurial wisdom while enriching local students’ career hopes and pockets thanks to the Annie Ruth Foundation. The Foundation’s Summer Internship Program, presently in its fourth year, […]

By Lynn Jones – Walking up to the makeshift memorial for Vernell Bing, Jr., bystanders witness a bevy of flowers, balloons, and signs expressing the tragic effects of the unexplained police shooting two weeks ago. […]

Hundreds of students in grades pre-k thru 5th (ages 4-11) participated in Tiger Academy’s annual career day. Inquisitive students had the opportunity to ask hands on questions to professionals representing diverse careers. The presentation groups […]

On June 1, 2016 Jacksonville’s first lady, Molly Curry will be helping the Jacksonville Children’s Commission launch the 2016 JaxKids Book Club. Mrs. Curry will be reading a Book Club original book to Pre-K Students […]

Board members of the AnnieRuth Foundation take a moment to act silly in honor of National Red Nose Day. Red Nose Day is a campaign dedicated to raising money for children and young people living […]

Local celebrities mixed their talents and served food to the homeless for the 22nd annual Clara White Mission’s Annual “Miracle on Ashley Street Celebrity Servers” fundraiser. Each year, Clara White Mission (CWM) organizes community leaders […]

The premier opening exhibit of the Gretel and Gertie Dance School honoring founders Mrs. Ernestine B.R. Cox Cox and Mrs. Pricilla Jones, was presented by former students and the Jacksonville Chapter of The Links, Incorporated.  […]