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Emily’s Promise Presid-ent Doug Adkins and Vice President Janet Adkins join Callahan Town Coun-cilwoman Jacquelyn Fle-ming Monday. The council declared October as Emily Adkins Blood Clot Awareness Month. Photo by Anna Newhoff

Emily’s Promise Presid-ent Doug Adkins and Vice President Janet Adkins join Callahan Town Coun-cilwoman Jacquelyn Fle-ming Monday. The council declared October as Emily Adkins Blood Clot Awareness Month. Photo by Anna Newhoff

Callahan council raises blood clot prevention awareness

News Staff
Wednesday, October 8, 2025
Anna Newhoff NCR Reporter   The Callahan Town Council convened Monday night to raise awareness for preventable blood clot deaths. A declaration marked October as Emily Adkins Blood Clot Awareness Month.
Hilliard Mayor John Beasley is joined by his family, including wife Donna, and Florida League of Cities Director of Member Services and Training Chris Holley Thursday night. Beasley has spent 25 years as a public servant, first elected Nov. 7, 2000. He currently acts as mayor of the town. Photo by Alicia Head

Hilliard Mayor John Beasley is joined by his family, including wife Donna, and Florida League of Cities Director of Member Services and Training Chris Holley Thursday night. Beasley has spent 25 years as a public servant, first elected Nov. 7, 2000. He currently acts as mayor of the town. Photo by Alicia Head

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Mayor Beasley reaches 25-year milestone

News Staff
Wednesday, September 24, 2025
Anna Newhoff NCR Reporter   Hilliard Mayor John Beasley was honored at the Hilliard Town Council meeting Thursday night for 25 years of service to the town.
The West Nassau High School Class of 1975 held its 50th reunion Sept. 20 at 1881 Occasions in Hilliard.

The West Nassau High School Class of 1975 held its 50th reunion Sept. 20 at 1881 Occasions in Hilliard.

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Class of ’75 holds 50th reunion

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Wednesday, September 24, 2025
The West Nassau High School Class of 1975 held its 50th reunion Sept. 20 at 1881 Occasions in Hilliard. This was the last combined Hilliard and Callahan class to graduate from West Nassau. The district divided western Nassau into two high schools as enrollment increased.
Entries due Oct. 10.

Entries due Oct. 10.

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Hey kids, enter our writing contest

News Staff
Wednesday, September 24, 2025
The staff of the Nassau County Record eagerly awaits this year’s round of Spooky Story Contest entries. The contest is open to kindergarten through fifth grade students. And yes, kindergarten students have placed in the top 10 in recent years, so they truly are encouraged to enter.
Director of Strategic Advancement and Economic Resources Brandy Carvalho presents plans for the new animal services campus.

Director of Strategic Advancement and Economic Resources Brandy Carvalho presents plans for the new animal services campus.

County OKs $3.22 million design contract for animals

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Wednesday, September 24, 2025
Ashley Chandler News-Leader   The Board of County Commissioners approved a $3,220,000 contract at the Sept. 17 meeting for professional design services for the upcoming Animal Resource Center and Campus. FMD Architects, Inc., doing business as Shelter Planners of America, will complete the work.
Pictured in the front row are Carter Chambers, Charlee Eastman, Brookly Reynolds, and Beau Wisdom. Pictured in the second row are Emma Davison, Hugh Jones, Baylor Branson, and Ansley Smith. Students in the third row include Josie Abernathy, Karalyne Higginbotham, Saylor Cantrell, and Claude Whaley.

Pictured in the front row are Carter Chambers, Charlee Eastman, Brookly Reynolds, and Beau Wisdom. Pictured in the second row are Emma Davison, Hugh Jones, Baylor Branson, and Ansley Smith. Students in the third row include Josie Abernathy, Karalyne Higginbotham, Saylor Cantrell, and Claude Whaley.

Bryceville celebrates top students

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Wednesday, September 24, 2025
Bryceville Elementary School recognizes its August students of the month, who exhibited the  character trait of citizenship. 
District 5 Nassau County Commissioner Klynt Farmer presents a proclamation to Northeast Florida Fair Association Vice President Paulette Kirkland in support of a funding request via the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services for an Agriculture Education and Promotion Facility grant.

District 5 Nassau County Commissioner Klynt Farmer presents a proclamation to Northeast Florida Fair Association Vice President Paulette Kirkland in support of a funding request via the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services for an Agriculture Education and Promotion Facility grant.

Fair association receives county’s support

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Wednesday, September 24, 2025
District 5 Nassau County Commissioner Klynt Farmer presents a proclamation to Northeast Florida Fair Association Vice President Paulette Kirkland in support of a funding request via the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services for an Agriculture Education and Promotion Facility grant.
Friday night the Warriors defeat the Trojans 70-30.

Friday night the Warriors defeat the Trojans 70-30.

Warriors take Trojans down

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Wednesday, September 17, 2025
Amanda Bishop NCR Editor & Publisher   The Warriors took down the Hamilton County Trojans in a decisive manner 70-30 while celebrating homecoming Friday night.  Junior Avery Griffin led the scoring with three touchdowns while fellow junior Smo Green added two.

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Eagle’s View wins with late touchdown

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Wednesday, September 17, 2025
Anna Newhoff NCR Reporter   The Hilliard Flashes were struck down by the Eagle’s View Warriors Friday night. The Warriors won the game 22-14, breaking the tied game with a few minutes left on the clock. “I thought we played hard,” Coach Matt Yancey said.
Numerous prizes are collected at the end of the Nassau County Public Library’s “Color Our World” summer reading program.

Numerous prizes are collected at the end of the Nassau County Public Library’s “Color Our World” summer reading program.

Record-setting summer reading challenge ends

News Staff
Wednesday, September 17, 2025
Numerous prizes are collected at the end of the Nassau County Public Library’s “Color Our World” summer reading program. More than 300 adults and 500 youth registered for the program, setting a new record. Through sponsorships, more than 80 participants won prizes for logging their summer reading.