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Public Space Under I-395 to be Called the Reverend Edward T. Graham Greenway

August 7, 2026 admin 0

The 33-acre public space to be built underneath a reconstructed I-395, once known as the Underdeck, will be officially named the Rev. Edward T. Graham Greenway, after the one-time Mt. Zion Baptist Church pastor and civil […]

Baseball Hall of Fame to Honor Hank Aaron with Statue Unveiling; U.S. Postal Service to Issue Commemorative Stamp

August 7, 2026 admin 0

by Stacy M. Brown – Fifty years ago, the sports world watched in awe as Hank Aaron shattered baseball’s most hallowed record with 715 home runs, cementing his place as one of the game’s greatest legends. […]

Think Bold Fest 2024 Returns with All Genre Industry Icons & Insiders

August 7, 2026 admin 0

By T. Higgs | Returning to the Hyatt Regency Riverfront Hotel, Think Bold Festival & Conference 2024 invited attendees to dive into a dynamic fusion of ideas, experiences, and opportunities. Going beyond the typical conference […]

Jumbo Shrimp Homestand Highlights April 9-14

August 7, 2026 admin 0

Series features Two fireworks shows, Thirsty Thursday, pajama pants giveaway and Youth Sports Day – JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp 2024 season presented by FIS continues Tuesday, April 9 with a six-game series against the […]

Lady Motorcyclist Gather for All Female Ride

August 7, 2026 admin 0

By Ivan Mote – Over 700 female riders met at ADAMAC Harley-Davidson in St. Augustine, FL for a police escorted ride, then returned to Duval for parties and empowerment sessions at the Aloft hotel on […]

Two Jacksonville Schools are Recipients of Beanstack Reading Award

August 7, 2026 admin 0

Mayor Deegan’s River City Readers Challenge Continues to Engage Students – JACKSONVILLE, FL, April 4, 2024 – Highlands and Rufus E. Payne Elementary Schools have been announced as winners of Beanstack’s inaugural Reading Culture Trailblazer Award. The schools […]

Millions Across North America and at Home Awed by Total Solar Eclipse Phenomenon

August 7, 2026 admin 0

By Stacy M. Brown @StacyBrownMedia The eagerly anticipated celestial spectacle of a total solar eclipse finally descended upon North America after a seven-year hiatus, captivating millions of skywatchers on Monday. With its grand entrance at […]

Tennessee State University Board Disbanded by MAGA Loyalists as Assault on DE&I Continues

August 7, 2026 admin 0

By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia Tennessee State University (TSU), the state’s only public historically Black college and university (HBCU), faces a tumultuous future as Gov. Bill Lee dissolved its board, […]

James Beard Recognized Chefs, Lawn Mower Race, Spud 5K Run + More at the Hastings Cabbage, Potato and Bacon Festival

August 7, 2026 admin 0

Enjoy culinary masters, delectable bites, entertainment and down-home hospitality April 27 + 28 St. Augustine, FL – The annual Hastings Cabbage, Potato and Bacon Festival is back and better than ever! Held in the heart of downtown […]

Inside Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, New Critters Revealed

August 7, 2026 admin 0

by https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/author/ted-robledo/Ted Robledo, Executive Creative Director, Walt Disney Imagineering – Get ready to clap your hands, paws or anything else you’ve got, because today we’re digging a little deeper! It’s time to reveal the last batch […]