Tallahassee, FL – The new year-round school pilot program will effectively change the way children in the state celebrate their summer pastimes. If implemented, it could change the 2024/2025 school schedule. Initially, HB 891 was introduced by Rep. Patricia Williams, D-Broward County, who represents District 98 in Deerfield Beach, Pompano Beach and Lauderdale Lakes. “Number […]
Continue ReadingBy Attiyya Atkins District 4 is changing at a rapid pace. As buildings go up, Commissioner Beverly Perkins is concerned that crime rates will rise as well. At a meeting held on May 24 at E. Pat Larkins Center, Perkins brought in developers who will be changing the face of District 4 and representatives of […]
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I’m in the book of 1st Kings and it’s a book of disobedience, idolatry and ungodliness. Which serves as an explanation for the Assyrian captivity of Israel, and the Babylonian captivity of Judah. Villij News God will either shield trouble from us, or protect us in trouble. The text says in 1st Kings chapter 17 […]
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Growing Through It I like to garden, but I’m not consistent. I’m guilty of planting a seed and not watering it and letting nature take its course. Whenever I do pick up a shovel, I will say that gardening makes me feel connected to the Creator. I learn so many lessons from the earth. My […]
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Clear backpacks and metal detectors to be discussed at upcoming school board meeting By Attiyya Atkins and Kristen Hernandez Pompano Beach, Fl – The last months of the school year have been a trying time for students, parents, and teachers. Aside from the regular duties of finalizing assignments, prom, graduation, and other end-of-the-year events, schools […]
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Pompano Beach Native Rapper Kodak Black hosts Family-Centric Day. One-of-a-kind cars are set to be on display. Submitted by Wanda Tima Rapper Kodak Black and Pompano Beach native is inviting the South Florida community to his second annual Kodak Black Day: Car Show Edition event on Sunday, June 11, 2023, from 12 noon to 6 […]
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By Attiyya Atkins This is the first year that Juneteenth is celebrated as a holiday by Broward County government. Juneteenth is short for June 19th, the day in 1865 when the slaves in Galveston, Texas found out that they were free. The message, while pertinent, was two years too late as President Abraham Lincoln had […]
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