NewsLincoln High School alumni celebrate completion of memorial wall Lillian Hamman Mar 15, 20250 comments“Living Wall” commemorates 2,869 names of LHS graduates from 1923 to 1970, healing the past and preserving the all-Black school’s legacy.
HistoryUnion Academy shows local Black community’s love of education Glory Reitz Feb 15, 20253 commentsSchool thrived through difficult environment.
Local LivingCade Museum to host “Blood, Sweat and Tears: Black Communities and Football” Staff Reports Feb 12, 20250 commentsEvent will feature former Lincoln and Buchholz coach Jessie Heard.
HistoryUnassuming home belies rich history of A. Quinn Jones Seth Johnson Feb 8, 20251 comment Museum, cultural center honors leading Gainesville educator.
NewsFormer Gainesville City Commissioner Charles Goston dies C.J. Gish Nov 20, 20240 commentsGoston served as District 1 commissioner from 2016 to 2018.
NewsGainesville dual names street in honor of late educator Magnolia Jackson Seth Johnson Oct 25, 20240 commentsJackson died in May, shortly after her 106th birthday.
Local LivingLincoln Yard Park opens with ribbon-cutting Staff Reports Jul 26, 20240 commentsNew park enhances Lincoln Estates neighborhood and commemorates its history.
Local LivingMagnolia B. Jackson, oldest Gainesville resident, dies at 106 Glory Reitz May 28, 20240 commentsJackson was celebrated local educator.
Education2018 book examines desegregation in Alachua County Glory Reitz May 17, 20240 commentsGainesville native captures contention of the time.
Local LivingAlachua County resident turns 106 Glory Reitz Mar 14, 20241 commentMagnolia B. Jackson is oldest graduate of Bethune-Cookman University.
Local LivingBench honoring late Stephan Mickle to be dedicated on Sunday C.J. Gish Feb 21, 20240 commentsGainesville Girl Scout Kristen Cooper to lead event at Lincoln Middle School.
Local LivingCotton Club Museum chair honored Suzette Cook | City of Gainesville Aug 6, 20220 commentsVivian Filer receives one of inaugural City of Gainesville Historic Preservation Awards.
Local LivingSwim Instructors carry on Mickle’s legacy Suzette Cook | City of Gainesville Jul 4, 20220 commentsLongtime Instructors pass on their passion for swimming to thousands of kids.