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Impact Your World Church Pastor Kalvin Thompson presents Celine Joinville and Hadleigh White with their scholarships.

Impact Your World Church Pastor Kalvin Thompson presents Celine Joinville and Hadleigh White with their scholarships.

Church awards scholars

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Wednesday, July 9, 2025
For the Record As a student at Hilliard Middle-Senior High School, the Rev. Kalvin R. Thompson thought an athletic scholarship was his only path to college. Although he was a good basketball player, he wasn’t a great one, he said.  Then a friend told him, “‘You can go to college on your grades.
The gangway that collapsed during the Hometown Fourth of July Friday night event is pictured at top, full of spectators less than an hour before the collapse, pictured above. Photos by Ashley Chandler

The gangway that collapsed during the Hometown Fourth of July Friday night event is pictured at top, full of spectators less than an hour before the collapse, pictured above. Photos by Ashley Chandler

Gangway buckles as spectators congregate

News Staff
Wednesday, July 9, 2025
Ashley Chandler News-Leader   Fireworks exploded overhead as onlookers formed hand motions to the song “YMCA” at the annual Fourth of July celebration at the Fernandina Harbor Marina.
Kids ages 5-14 participated in the camp presented by the Yulee Hornets baseball team Monday through Thursday at Yulee High School.

Kids ages 5-14 participated in the camp presented by the Yulee Hornets baseball team Monday through Thursday at Yulee High School.

Sluggers excel at Yulee camp

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Tuesday, July 1, 2025
Colton Harwell works on batting fundamentals before scrimmaging Thursday at the Yulee Hornets Baseball Summer Camp. Kids ages 5-14 participated in the camp presented by the Yulee Hornets baseball team Monday through Thursday at Yulee High School.
Winn-Dixie offers a deli counter, fresh seafood and a bakery that an Aldi would not include. Photo by Anna Newhoff

Winn-Dixie offers a deli counter, fresh seafood and a bakery that an Aldi would not include. Photo by Anna Newhoff

Grocery brand staying for now

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Tuesday, July 1, 2025
Anna Newhoff NCR Reporter   Callahan’s Winn-Dixie shoppers can keep their red carts and familiar aisles — at least until further notice. In March 2024, Southeastern Grocers Inc., parent company of Winn-Dixie and Harveys Supermarket was officially bought by Aldi U.S.
Amtrak passengers carry their belongings toward Jackson-ville Transportation Authority buses in Boulogne Sunday aft- ernoon. Train 41 lost power, coming to a stop just inside Nassau County. It was headed to Miami from Chicago at the time. Nassau County Fire Rescue, the Nassau County Sheriff’s Office and other local agencies and departments assisted the Amtrak passengers. Photo courtesy of the Nassau County Sheriff’s Office

Amtrak passengers carry their belongings toward Jackson-ville Transportation Authority buses in Boulogne Sunday aft- ernoon. Train 41 lost power, coming to a stop just inside Nassau County. It was headed to Miami from Chicago at the time. Nassau County Fire Rescue, the Nassau County Sheriff’s Office and other local agencies and departments assisted the Amtrak passengers. Photo courtesy of the Nassau County Sheriff’s Office

Unscheduled train stop

News Staff
Tuesday, July 1, 2025
Anna Newhoff NCR Reporter   An Amtrak train came to a complete stop Sunday after the train lost power in Boulogne.  According to Amtrak Senior Public Relations Manager Beth Toll, at 10:30 a.m. Amtrak Train 41 was traveling from Chicago to Miami with 264 passengers on board.
Smoke from the Rowe Road Fire billows into the sky Friday evening in Hilliard. The fire grew to 128 acres and its cause is under investigation. Photo courtesy of Darryl and Tamara Cawley-Del Rio

Smoke from the Rowe Road Fire billows into the sky Friday evening in Hilliard. The fire grew to 128 acres and its cause is under investigation. Photo courtesy of Darryl and Tamara Cawley-Del Rio

Two fires spark in Hilliard

News Staff
Tuesday, July 1, 2025
Anna Newhoff NCR Reporter   Two wildfires broke out in Hilliard over the weekend.  The first wildfire ignited Friday afternoon off Rowe Road, consuming approximately 128 acres of land.
Mayor John Beasley joins family members at top while numerous golf cart owners decorated their rides in patriotic colors before hitting the streets of Hilliard to celebrate America.

Mayor John Beasley joins family members at top while numerous golf cart owners decorated their rides in patriotic colors before hitting the streets of Hilliard to celebrate America.

Hilliard celebrates with golf cart parade

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Tuesday, July 1, 2025
Aberlynn Libby, 1, holds American flags as residents gather for the Town of Hillliard’s Independence Day themed golf cart parade Saturday.
Every Monday from 1-3 p.m., crafters of all skill levels are welcome to join the Crafty Christians as they meet inside the fellowship hall of Callahan Methodist Church.

Every Monday from 1-3 p.m., crafters of all skill levels are welcome to join the Crafty Christians as they meet inside the fellowship hall of Callahan Methodist Church.

Crafty Christians

News Staff
Tuesday, July 1, 2025
Every Monday from 1-3 p.m., crafters of all skill levels are welcome to join the Crafty Christians as they meet inside the fellowship hall of Callahan Methodist Church. Supplies and guidance are provided. On Monday, the group will make glass globe angels.
Nassau County Commissioner John Martin interviews a student during “The Great Shake off” at Sonshine Christian Academy. The panel of interviewers included, from left, Martin, Pastor Marty Paparo, Pastor Jeul Strickland, Nassau County Commissioner Klynt Farmer and Ken Griffin. Submitted

Nassau County Commissioner John Martin interviews a student during “The Great Shake off” at Sonshine Christian Academy. The panel of interviewers included, from left, Martin, Pastor Marty Paparo, Pastor Jeul Strickland, Nassau County Commissioner Klynt Farmer and Ken Griffin. Submitted

SCA students excel in Great Shake Off

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Tuesday, July 1, 2025
MIKE THORN NCR Reporter   Sonshine Christian Acad-emy high students ended the school year with “The Great Shake Off.”  The students spent part of the academic school year preparing to enter career fields.
Derrick Henry waves to fans attending the event Saturday.

Derrick Henry waves to fans attending the event Saturday.

King Henry gives back

News Staff
Wednesday, June 25, 2025
Mike Thorn NCR Reporter   NFL superstar and Yulee native Derrick Henry returned to Yulee Saturday for his annual Two All Community Day.  Each year, Henry gives away bicycles, backpacks, scooters, books, and other items to 300 kids in preparation for the upcoming school year.