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Month: November 2017

Business

Ray J Closes $31 Million Deal to Launch Raycon

November 10, 2017 admin 0

According to a recent press release, the $31 million deal, paid in the form of equity and cash, was finalized between the R&B artist/television personality and Cowboy Wholesale, a leading distributor of consumer electronics based […]

Urban Traveler

Get Ready Now for the 2018 Epcot International Food & Wine Festival

November 10, 2017 admin 0

Jacksonville Free Press Urban Traveler Photographer Anthony Barlow was on the scene at the 2017 Epcot International Food & Wine Festival – Visit Global Marketplaces – Explore international foods kiosks, then nosh on the spot or take to […]

OPED

What the Iraq War and Jax Charter Schools have in Common

November 9, 2017 admin 0

By Lane Wright – To say Arrealious Preston struggled in school would be an understatement. He came to KIPP Jacksonville as a first grader that had already been held back a grade. If he couldn’t […]

Community

Blue Angels Air Show Entertains Spectators and Navy Personnel

November 8, 2017 admin 0

This past weekend Naval Air Station (NAS) Jacksonville hosted the 2017 Jacksonville Sea and Sky Air show to showcase ultimate flying acts. The skies were transformed into the backdrop for the exciting air acts and […]

Lifestyle

Brenda Smith Celebrates Golden 50th Birthday

November 8, 2017 admin 0

This past weekend, realtor and entrepreneur Benda Smith celebrated her 50th birthday with family and friends in downtown Jacksonville at River City Brewing restaurant. The themed “Live Life Like Its Golden” catered affair was complete […]

Religion

NSCOC Celebrates Annual Homecoming and Fish Fry Weekend

November 8, 2017 admin 0

Northside Church of Christ celebrated its 40th Annual Homecoming and 63rd Church Anniversary and Gospel Acapella Songfest over the weekend with the theme, “Preparing for the Future…Living in the Present”. The annual event kicked-off with the […]

Local

Raines Wins 48th Northwest Classic But Fellowship Reigns Supreme

November 8, 2017 admin 0

The Jacksonville high school regular season came to a close last weekend with the annual Northwest classic. The annual match up between Northside rivals Raines and Ribault High schools brings out a tailgating like no […]

Local

Eta Phi Beta Nu Chapter Hosts Regional Leaders

November 8, 2017 admin 0

Nu Chapter of Eta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. had the honor of hosting their Regional and Assistant Regional Directors during a site visit the weekend of November 3rd thru November 5th.  This site visit was […]

Local

Apri Kicks Off Season of Thanks With

November 8, 2017 admin 0

Volunteers from the Jacksonville Chapter of the A. Philip Randolph Institute are getting into the Thanksgiving spirit early by continuing to host the 28th annual Thanksgiving luncheon for Morris Manor Senior Center.  The annual event […]

Editorials

Our Vets Have Made the Ultimate Sacrifice – Even in the Face Inequality

November 7, 2017 Staff 0

by Reggie Fullwood Last weekend at a restaurant in Jacksonville’s overly teeming St. John’s Town Center, I heard two gentlemen talk about why they will no longer be watching NFL games anymore. The older white […]

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