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More Evidence That Southern Cooking Boosts Heart Risk

August 13, 2015 Staff 0

If your dinner plate often includes fried chicken, gravy-smothered liver, buttered rolls and sweet tea — your heart may not find it so tasty. Eating a Southern-style diet is associated with an increased risk of […]

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City Hosts Senior Summer Extravaganza

July 31, 2015 Staff 0

The City of Jacksonville’s Senior Services Division will host its annual Summer Extravaganza August 3 – 7. During the fun-filled week, seniors are invited to participate in a number of activities at locations throughout the […]

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The Bizarre Case of an Asian couple Who Adopted African children

July 23, 2015 Staff 0

By Kacie Whaley, Rolling Out A story went national last year about an Asian couple from Los Angeles who had adopted African children and were accused of trying to harvest their organs after one child […]

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AKA Debutantes Enjoy American Beach Soiree

July 20, 2015 Staff 0

The second in a series of social events was held last weekend for the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Gamma Rho Omega Chapter, 2015 Debutante Coterie. The event was held in honor of Debutante Darian […]

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Jax Student Named Ambassador for Steve Harvey’s Disney Dreamer’s Academy

July 6, 2015 Staff 0

  After already distinguishing themselves among thousands to be selected for the exclusive Disney Dreamers Academy, five program alumni have further differentiated themselves by being chosen to serve as program ambassadors, also known as Champions, […]

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Reunion Rich Summers Highlights Stanton Classes

June 25, 2015 Staff 0

Summers in the south are a rich time of gathering and reminiscing as citizens from throughout the country and beyond return home to celebrate the rich cultural tradition of commemorating their high school reunion. For […]

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Jax Centenarian Celebrates 102 years

June 10, 2015 Staff 0

Isabelle Robinson of Jacksonville recently celebrated her 102nd birthday with family and friends. Born June 4, 1913 in Bayonne, New Jersey, the spry centenarian worked most of her life as a seamstress and a housewife. […]

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Jack & Jill Inducts 13 New Mothers into Organization Centered on Families

June 9, 2015 Staff 0

by K. Huyghue The Jacksonville Chapter of Jack & Jill of America, Incorporated recently welcomed thirteen new members to the national charitable community service organization comprised primarily of African-American families. The initiation ceremony of new […]

Education

Dr. Claudette Bryant Makes History With Earning PhD at 80

June 8, 2015 Staff 0

The newly draped Dr. Claudette Bryant invited friends and family to celebrate with her Saturday, May 23, 2015 her graduation from Zoe University where she received her Doctor of Philosophy in Christian Counseling. After seven […]

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Dr. Barbara Darby Celebrates 45 Year Career and Retirement

June 8, 2015 Staff 0

by Lynn Jones Dr. Barbara Darby and family held a retirement celebration to recognize and honor her professional career that spanned 45 years of continuous employment. Over 250 guests came together to pay tribute to […]

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