The July 4 holiday is here and it’s one of the best days of the year to show off how you and your family celebrated. Fun 4 All: Where to see fireworks in Jacksonville this Fourth of July | List: Here’s what’s open, closed on 4th of July | FourthContinue Reading

Screening guidelines for various cancers change as experts learn more about those diseases. Sometimes changes are made to decrease over-testing. In other cases, screening becomes available at younger ages or updated frequencies. Regardless, cancer screening aims to intercept cancer early when it’s easier to treat. In some cases, screening canContinue Reading

Early detection and regular breast cancer screenings are key to reducing death from breast cancer. Mammograms remain the best tool available and have been shown to reduce deaths from breast cancer. Age recommendations for when women should start yearly mammograms to screen for breast cancer vary. However, Mayo Clinic healthcare professionals have been firm for moreContinue Reading

NNPA NEWSWIRE — By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent  / @StacyBrownMedia – “The NNPA is especially honored to hear directly from President Joe Biden for his continued support and advocacy of the importance of the Black Press of America,” said Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis Jr., NNPA presidentContinue Reading

By Lucius Gantt –  When the United States Supreme Court shows you whom they prefer to serve, believe them!      Don’t be surprised that the Court has ruled that Affirmative Action must be discontinued because the programs were allegedly operating in violation of the 14th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution.      Continue Reading

Independence Day is recognized as a federal holiday commemorating the Declaration of Independence adoption in 1776. It’s also a popular weekend for families and friends to get together and enjoy fun in the sun, fresh barbeque, and end the night by watching the sky light up red, white and blueContinue Reading

A few showers and non severe storms will help cool things off for a few of you.  Another Heat Advisory is in effect today, and it’s possible again Tuesday. Today: Heat Advisories. Hot and humid with morning lows in the mid to upper 70s. Highs in the mid to upperContinue Reading