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Jacksonville Community Mourns Passing of Former EWC President Dr. Cecil Cone

April 8, 2016 Staff 0

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Edward Waters College (EWC) mourns the passing of our former President, Cecil Wayne Cone, Ph.D. Dr. Cone served Edward Waters College as President from 1977 – 1988. Dr. Cecil Wayne Cone completed […]

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Sheriff’s Office Honors First Black Female Corrections Officer, Mary Frances Griffin Sparks

April 7, 2016 Staff 0

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office posthumously honored the city’s first black female corrections officer during a ceremony Thursday March 31st in the Patrol Assembly Room located on second floor of the Police Memorial Building. The family […]

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Lady Trojans Become Pride of Jax with National Championship

April 7, 2016 Staff 0

The Jean Ribault High School Lady Trojans basketball team was victorious in the 2016 national championship bringing home the gold to a packed airport ready to greet them. The team dominated Riverdale (Maryland) Baptist 75-49 […]

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Mayor Honors Outstanding Women in Honor of Women’s History Month

April 7, 2016 Staff 0

The Mayor’s Commission on the Status of Women hosted its 30th Annual Women’s History Month Event Wednesday, March 30 at the Jacksonville Main Public Library. As part of its milestone celebration, the group altered its […]

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Local Student Receives State’s Champion Service Award

March 31, 2016 admin 0

12 year old Taylor Richardson, a student from Fletcher Middle Gifted and Talented, received the Champion of Service award at the Florida Cabinet Meeting in Tallahassee for her extraordinary efforts in literacy and book drives.  The Champion […]

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Dennis Legacy Celebrated at Senior Luncheon

March 23, 2016 Staff 0

Last week family and friends celebrated the legacy of community service through giving by honoring what would have been the 90th birthday of the late former Florida State Representative Willye F. Dennis and her husband […]

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Bob Hayes Track Meet Celebrates Legacy and Achievement

March 22, 2016 Staff 0

The 52nd annual Bob Hayes Hall of Fame Invitational Track and Field events were held March 13 – 19, 2016 with a variety of events honoring the local sports legend. Festivities included a golf tournament, […]

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Jax Native Earns Senior Sailor of the Year Serving at Carrier Strike Group Four

March 22, 2016 Staff 0

MILLINGTON, Tenn. – Petty Officer 1st Class India Joseph from Jacksonville, Florida, serving with Carrier Strike Group Four, earned Senior Sailor of the Year for 2015. The Sailor of the Year Program recognizes superior performance […]

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Black Males Among Top Duval Finalists for Teacher of the Year

March 17, 2016 admin 0

Teach For American Alumni Teacher of the Year Finalist – By Darryl Willie Having a class with the top math scores in Duval County and sincere concern, interest and involvement with students and parents, are […]

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Local Men of Color Take Youth’s Future Into Their Own Hands Through 5000 Role Models Program

March 11, 2016 Staff 0

Representative Reggie Fullwood, along with other members of a Duval Delegation, traveled with 100 students and their chaperones from Duval County Public Schools’ (DCPS) 5000 Role Models of Excellence Project for a day at the […]

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