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Jennifer Albertie, Kristen Thomas, Olivia Watson and Liam and Milton Mohead walk together during the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day parade Jan. 20 in Hilliard. 

Jennifer Albertie, Kristen Thomas, Olivia Watson and Liam and Milton Mohead walk together during the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day parade Jan. 20 in Hilliard. 

Living King’s dream

Residents honored the work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Jan. 20 with parades, church services and fellowship.

Former NCSO deputy charged with child abuse

Anna Newhoff NCR Reporter   A former correction deputy with the Nassau County Sheriff’s Office, Mason Codi Moore, 32, was arrested Jan. 14 and charged with child abuse without great bodily harm, a third-degree felony.
In celebration of fundraiser success, Callahan Intermediate School students ride in a chicken limo to enjoy lunch at Chick-fil-A.

In celebration of fundraiser success, Callahan Intermediate School students ride in a chicken limo to enjoy lunch at Chick-fil-A.

CIS students take chicken limo ride

In celebration of fundraiser success, Callahan Intermediate School students ride in a chicken limo to enjoy lunch at Chick-fil-A. The top fundraisers for the school’s Warrior Run won the chance to ride to lunch.
The first Walk for Hunger was a huge success.

The first Walk for Hunger was a huge success.

Walk helps feed hungry families

Callahan teen Dixie Conekin hands Be the Change Northeast Florida founder Joel Pace the pledges she raised for the inaugural Walk for Hunger Jan. 5. Conekin went door-to-door prior to the walk, raising $1,046. She set a personal goal to raise at least $1,000. 
Hilliard Town Council President Kenny Sims receives a resolution recognizing his 20 years as a public servant.

Hilliard Town Council President Kenny Sims receives a resolution recognizing his 20 years as a public servant.

League honors Sims

Anna Newhoff NCR Reporter   The Hilliard Town Council honored Council President Kenny Sims Jan. 2, recognizing his years of dedicated service to the community.
Girls from Callahan Intermediate School participate in Girls on the Run at the University of North Florida Dec. 7. CIS’ Mrs. Jefferson, Mrs. Balderson, Mrs. Rewis and Mrs. Clements host the program at the intermediate school. Submitted

Girls from Callahan Intermediate School participate in Girls on the Run at the University of North Florida Dec. 7. CIS’ Mrs. Jefferson, Mrs. Balderson, Mrs. Rewis and Mrs. Clements host the program at the intermediate school. Submitted

CIS girls run

Girls from Callahan Intermediate School participate in Girls on the Run at the University of North Florida Dec. 7. CIS’ Mrs. Jefferson, Mrs. Balderson, Mrs. Rewis and Mrs. Clements host the program at the intermediate school.
Lori Scarborough poses above with her book “Love Leads Us Home,” available on westbowpress.com and Amazon. Photo by Anna Newhoff

Lori Scarborough poses above with her book “Love Leads Us Home,” available on westbowpress.com and Amazon. Photo by Anna Newhoff

‘Love leads us home’

Anna Newhoff NCR Reporter   Hilliard author Lori Scarborough inspires readers to gain a better understanding of God’s love. She recently self-published “Love Leads Us Home” which highlights the “Scarlet Thread” throughout the Bible, the spoken word of Jesus Christ published in red ink.
New Southeast Region Publisher Todd WIlson and retiring Coastal Region Publisher Foy Maloy join Community Newspapers, Inc. President Mark Major Dec. 17.

New Southeast Region Publisher Todd WIlson and retiring Coastal Region Publisher Foy Maloy join Community Newspapers, Inc. President Mark Major Dec. 17.

Wilson promoted to southeast regional publisher

NCR Staff Report   Community Newspapers, Inc. has promoted Todd Wilson to southeast regional publisher, a position that will oversee all of the company’s Florida newspaper holdings plus the newspaper in St. Marys, Ga., CNI President Mark W. Major announced Dec. 16.
Foy Maloy, left, with Community Newspapers, Inc. Chairman Alan NeSmith, shared the news that Maloy is retiring. He serves as the Coastal Region publisher, retiring in January. Photo by Ashley Chandler

Foy Maloy, left, with Community Newspapers, Inc. Chairman Alan NeSmith, shared the news that Maloy is retiring. He serves as the Coastal Region publisher, retiring in January. Photo by Ashley Chandler

Longtime regional publisher announces retirement

NCR Staff Report   A man who has spent his career bringing local news to communities, Foy Maloy, has announced he is retiring. Maloy, publisher of the News-Leader in Fernandina Beach and regional publisher for the Community Newspapers, Inc.
Hilliard Public Information Officer and Event Coordinator Alicia Head prepares to update the town’s event calendar.

Hilliard Public Information Officer and Event Coordinator Alicia Head prepares to update the town’s event calendar.

Municipality management

Alicia Head stays on the move, planning events and monitoring happenings in her hometown.  Head began working for the Town of Hilliard as an administrative assistant in July 2021. Last month, she gained her current job title as public information officer and event coordinator for the town.