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Nassau County band students and directors and Nassau County School Board members gather for a celebratory group photo at the recent All District Band Concert in Jacksonville. Submitted photo.

Nassau County band students and directors and Nassau County School Board members gather for a celebratory group photo at the recent All District Band Concert in Jacksonville. Submitted photo.

Nassau County students selected to perform in district concert

News Staff
Tuesday, January 31, 2023
On Saturday, 45 Nassau County middle and high school students performed in an All District Band Concert held at Atlantic Coast High School in Jacksonville. “There were three different bands - Middle School Honor Band, High School Nomination Band, and High School Honor Band.
From left, "Luna Sea", "Lashes", "Sea-Kay McGee", "The Lady Judith", Nutrition Services Manager for Barnabas - Casey Hemphill, and "Jewels of the Island". Submitted photo.

From left, "Luna Sea", "Lashes", "Sea-Kay McGee", "The Lady Judith", Nutrition Services Manager for Barnabas - Casey Hemphill, and "Jewels of the Island". Submitted photo.

Fernandina Pirates Club completes a bounty-ful season

News Staff
Tuesday, January 31, 2023
2023 marks the 50th anniversary of The Fernandina Pirates Club Inc., a local nonprofit organization of volunteers, and they have just completed a successful 2022 season.
The Barnabas 2023 board of directors includes, from left, Tammy Johnson, the Rev. Joe Woodfin, Wayne McLellan, Alex Herrera, Janet Pfeffer, Mary Anne Sharer, Liza Cotter, May Lyn Gulmatico, Bishop Thomas Coleman, Maureen Paschke, Omar Diaz Siaca, Jonathan Simpson, Jim DuCharme and Jamie Reynolds. Not pictured: Pastor Dwayne Campbell, Ed Hubel and John Mullman. Submitted photo.

The Barnabas 2023 board of directors includes, from left, Tammy Johnson, the Rev. Joe Woodfin, Wayne McLellan, Alex Herrera, Janet Pfeffer, Mary Anne Sharer, Liza Cotter, May Lyn Gulmatico, Bishop Thomas Coleman, Maureen Paschke, Omar Diaz Siaca, Jonathan Simpson, Jim DuCharme and Jamie Reynolds. Not pictured: Pastor Dwayne Campbell, Ed Hubel and John Mullman. Submitted photo.

Barnabas Center hosts successful annual meeting

News Staff
Tuesday, January 31, 2023
Barnabas Center held its annual membership meeting on Jan. 26, and the nonprofit agency’s hope delivery efforts, governance, program and financial updates were shared.

FBPD arrests man for attempted murder

Holly Dorman
Tuesday, January 31, 2023
The Fernandina Beach Police Department arrested a man on charges of attempted murder and tampering with a witness Jan. 24. Officers took Christopher Bagley, 51, into custody after responding to a possible battery, with the victim being at Baptist Nassau Medical Center.
Teachers contract ratified by school board. Photo by Holly Dorman/News-Leader

Teachers contract ratified by school board. Photo by Holly Dorman/News-Leader

Teachers contract ratified by school board

Holly Dorman
Tuesday, January 31, 2023
The Nassau County School Board ratified its contract with the Nassau Teachers’ Association on Thursday, officially sealing the deal guaranteeing teachers receive their “much needed” and “historic” raises.
Deb Cunningham starting her Sunday morning beach yoga class.

Deb Cunningham starting her Sunday morning beach yoga class.

Finding balance: Beach yoga on Amelia Island

Guest Columnist
Thursday, January 26, 2023
Is your goal to focus on your health this year? Do you want to be more flexible, have more energy, increase your strength and balance? Maybe you want to lower your blood pressure, sleep better, improve your cardio vascular health, decrease your stress and improve your overall health?
Volunteers from St. Peter’s Episcopal Church and Memorial United Methodist Church picked citrus for the Barnabas Center nutrition programs.

Volunteers from St. Peter’s Episcopal Church and Memorial United Methodist Church picked citrus for the Barnabas Center nutrition programs.

Freezing temperatures and warm hearts make Citrus Drive a success

News Staff
Thursday, January 26, 2023
Record-breaking cold temperatures in Nassau County did not stop volunteers and homeowners from providing fresh citrus to neighbors in need. More than 15 generous homeowners invited 23 volunteers to pick surplus and fallen fruit from their trees to benefit the Barnabas nutrition programs.