He is 14 years of age in seventh
grade. His name is Shimeek Gridine. Shimeek
found a gun while walking home from the barber shop
in the Main Street, 8th Avenue area. He thought about
the financial suffering of his mother and decided he
would sell it and get some cash for herl He ran into
his 12-year-old friend and as they continued toward
his home, they saw a man with some money in his
hand. His friend suggested they hold the man up and
take the money. He agreed and they proceeded.
Once they confronted the man with the gun, and they
began to tussle, Shimeek had a sudden change of mind
and as he started to turn around, the man’s hand
touched the arm which held the gun. With that, the gun went off and a bullet struck
the man’s head, according to Shimeek...MORE
In some places downtown Jacksonville, you will no
longer be required to take quarters with you to part at a
meter. Jacksonville has installed new meters that can
accept credit cards, debit cards and coins. They are using
the first of its kind in the industry.
The city is looking for as many ways possible to earn and
save money as it makes things a little bit easier for its citizens
and visitors. Cities who have already activated these
meters, have noted a 14 to 17 percent increase in the use of
parking meters...MORE
This man held up the
Wachovia Bank located on
Baymeadows Road on
Tuesday and is still being
sought. A reward is being
offered. A dye pack
exploded on the suspect
while he was leaving the
bank.
Call 866-0845-TIPS.
On the final day of competition at the
NCAA Outdoor Track & Field
Championships Bethune Cookman
University’s Ronnie Ash took on Jason
Richardson (South Carolina) in the 110m
Hurdles.
Ash came out victorious with another
national hurdling title to match his 60m
Hurdles Indoor title from this year.
Both Joel Redhead and Ash were
named All-Americans as
well. Redhead opened up the day for BCU,
competing in the finals of the 200m
Dash, after slicing his time significantly in
the semifinal...MORE
The 75th Anniversary of Harlem’s Apollo Theater included a tribute to music greats Patti
Labelle and Quincy Jones, shown above. It is also Black Music Month, and American
Icon - Michael Jackson, who also performed at the Apollo, died June 25, 2009.
The Supreme Court ruled narrowly Monday in a challenge
to the landmark Voting Rights Act, siding with a
small Texas governing authority but sidestepping the
larger constitutional issue. The justices voted by an 8-1
decision not to hear a case on the constitutionality of
Section 5 of The Voting Rights Act of 1965.
The disputed provision gives the U. S. Department of
Justice permission to review any proposed election-law
changes in several states, which are mostly southern
states who have had histories of discriminatory practices.
Justice Clarence Thomas, who grew up in Savannah,
Georgia, was the only dissenter and had indicated that he
would not vote to strike down the law if it had come to a
vote. He said he would find the law unconstitutional and
the pattern of discrimination that led the court to the previously
upheld Section 5 as enforcing the 15th
Amendment (right to vote) no longer exists.
Thomas said that Blacks don’t need voting protections.
Until 1965, states and counties used egregious literacy
and memorization tests and intimidation to hinder
Blacks from registering to vote and actually casting ballots.
In 1982, Congress revised the act to say states may
not thwart voters’ chances to elect their choice.
Chris Brown appeared in
court, looking concerned but
had already copped a plea in
his assault case against
Rihanna.
He will not spend time in jail
but will spend 180 days doing
hard labor in Virginia. He
also has a 5-year probation for
felony assault. He pleaded guilty. He will have to
return to court every three months. He must also
enroll in a domestic violence counseling program.
Durkeeville Historical Society’s Annual Music Fest
Gerald Mackey Trio Members with Romel Brooks formerly of The
Temptations
Jazz lovers and supporters of the Durkeeville
Historical Society came together again for the society’s
annual event. For the second year the annual event has
been held at the University Club on the Southbank. And
before , during and after dinner supporters were captivated
with the sounds of the Gerald Mackey and Ray Love
Bands. The music was great for listening and dancing and
many of the society’s supporters did both. Those who did
not dance enjoyed tapping their feet and fingers. The
music was far too wonderful to remain immobile.
The very short speaking portion of the evening
included: Warner ‘Little Hoss’ Singleton, Dr. Carolyn
Williams, Durkeeville Museum Curator, and Lloyd
Washington, Durkeeville Historical Society Board
President.
It was such an enjoyable evening of fine music along
with being a wonderful way to celebrate the Durkeeville
Historical Society and the contributions of the late lyricist
Charlie ‘Hoss’ Singleton!..MORE
