On Sunday, June 17th, nine contestants vied for the coveted crown of Miss Duval 2018. Contestants strutted before a panel of seven judges and an enthusiastic crowd of fans. The categories of competition included presentation […]
Local members of the 5000 Role Models of Excellence Duval Chapter, a high school mentoring program, recently participated in a three day college tour visiting Valdosta State University, Florida State University, Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University and […]
Over the weekend family and friends of Vernice Pinkston-Whitfield met at the Premier Event Center celebrate her retirement. Pinkston-Whitfield retired this year after 21 years as a teacher and counselor at James Weldon Johnson College Preparatory […]
The neighborhood along Robena Road, off of Interstate 295 and Lem Turner Road, is a vibrant community featuring condos and single family homes. Area resident Leon Barber’s daily routine always included morning walks where he noticed trash […]
Edward Waters College (EWC) hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the newly acquired James Weldon Johnson building. EWC supporters were invited to join EWC’s 29th President, Dr. Nathaniel Glover, the 115th Bishop in the African Methodist […]
The “Eckerd Connects” program held their annual workforce awards celebration at Mount Olive Primitive Baptist Church. Sixteen participants were honored for their career goals and assessments. Eckerd Connects is a year round program that engages young […]
By Lynn Jones – A group of concerned businessmen along with City Councilman Garret Dennis held a press conference at Edward Waters College this week to address the recent rash of crime and violence that has […]
Legendary rap mogul and businessman Percy Miller also known as “MasterP” was in town this weekend for his “Balling for a Cause Leadership and Skills Camp” at Atlantic Coast High School. The free public event was […]
Shennette Sparkes memoir details her fight with Lupus, a chronic autoimmune illness that affects over 5.5 million people worldwide. Sparkes has been living with Lupus for over eight years. Her book details her dealing with hair […]
The last day of school was bitter sweet for Duval County Public School teacher Lorraine Lee this year. Lee has been teaching for 43 years, with 31 years at Spring Park elementary on the Southside. […]
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