Emanuel Missionary Baptist church members recently celebrated the installation of their new pastor Pastor, Darriel D. Brown, Jr. Brown a Bartow, Florida native, publicly acknowledged his call to the ministry at the age 18. Brown attained degrees from Florida A & M University and Dallas Theological Seminary. During the emotional installationContinue Reading
Dozens of supporters gathers gathered for Empowerment Resources Inc.’s (ERI) ‘Sip and Shop’ event at Kendra Scott designer’s jewelry boutique at the St. Johns Town Center. In person guests were able to sip and shop and as well as enjoy a panel discussion focused on best friends gift of shopping forContinue Reading
The inaugural First Coast National Pan Hellinic Council (FCNPHC) Awards Gala was held at the A. L. Lewis Museum/American Beach Community Center to their own. The FCNPHC is composed of the nine international Greek letter sororities and fraternities and promotes interaction through forums, meetings and other mediums for the exchangeContinue Reading
A new update from NOAA seasonal hurricane forecasters has doubled the odds for an above-normal hurricane from their previous outlook in May. The new August 10, forecast calls for calls for 14-21 named storms (winds of 39 mph or greater), of which 6-11 could become hurricanes (winds of 74 mphContinue Reading
St. Johns County students are hitting the books once again after their first day back in the classroom. St. Johns is one of 11 area districts to mark the start of the new school year on Thursday. There were hugs, waves and plenty of great new memories being made acrossContinue Reading
Students are returning to the classroom as the area’s heat wave continues. Clay County School District officials have plans in place to keep students and teachers cool and healthy. Students will have very limited time outside if they even come out in the heat for activities like recess. If theyContinue Reading
Non profit and evangelical leader Barbara Patterson has been crowned Ms. Senior Jacksonville in the 14th year of the annual pageant. Hundreds of audience members cheered on the eight contestants at the UNF Herbert Center. The evening is a celebration of mature women in our community who are encouraged toContinue Reading
The 46th annual Afro-Academic, Cultural, Technological and Scientific Olympics of the mind also known as ACT-SO, held its annual competition at the 114th NAACP National Convention held in Boston on July 26th-August 1st. This year, the Jacksonville Branch chaperoned local gold winners: Giavonna Suber (Poetry Written), Deanna McKinzie (Contemporary Dance),Continue Reading
Nouvo Studio Natural Hair and Wellness Center continued to pour into the next generation with their 5th annual ‘Beauty for Tweens,’ Wellness Day. More than thirty tweens were privy to a day filled with interactive activities, product give-a-ways, hair demo’s, workshops, lunch and Q&A session. Wearing her natural afro, speakerContinue Reading
One person died Thursday in a fiery crash on the Buckman Bridge, according to the Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department. The crash happened in the northbound lanes and caused the car to catch fire. Traffic was slow-moving in the area around 11:15 a.m. We are working to learn more informationContinue Reading
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