2021 was not, technically, the first year Allison Russell played the Newport Folk Festival. Russell had previously taken the stage at what’s long been a venerated showcase of bearers and updaters of tradition with her bands Birds of Chicago and Our Native Daughters, but never before as a solo artist. And never with as bright a spotlight as the one …
La Luz announces new album, drops video for new single “Watching Cartoons”
The band teamed up with Adrian Younge for a psychedelic and personal collection of new tunes.
After dropping their first single since 2018’s highly regarded Floating Features, La Luz has announced a new full-length album. Due to be released in October (on Hardly Art Records), the self-titled record came together during the throes of the pandemic, the band teaming up with multi-instrumentalist and renowned hip-hip, soul and jazz producer Adrian Younge to bring the songs to …
“Finding Lovey” by Sonia L.
Name: Sonia L.Title: “Finding Lovey”Grade: K-5
Melissa’s Picks: ‘First Coast Connect’ 2020 Local Holiday Gift Guide
What can we say about a year unlike any other? 2020 will forever be known for a divisive election, the toll of coronavirus, and economic hard times. Many are glad this challenging year is nearly over. But while a global pandemic and deep recession have changed all of our lives, one thing that hasn’t changed is the joy of the …
WJCT Public Media to Present “Voices of the First Coast: One Small Step Across the Political Divide” on November 19
WJCT Public Media to Present “Voices of the First Coast: One Small Step Across the Political Divide” on November 19Virtual Event Will Feature Local Conversations Recorded as Part of StoryCorps’ “One Small Step” initiative Nov. 16, 2020 — Jacksonville, Fla. — WJCT Public Media, in partnership with StoryCorps, will present “Voices of the First Coast: One Small Step Across the Political …
WJCT Expands At-Home Learning Broadcast and Digital Resources, Providing Educational Access for Educators, Parents, and Students Across Northeast Florida
Media Contact:Neily BrarenPromotion & Marketing Associate, WJCT904.318.2633 | nbraren@wjct.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WJCT Expands At-Home Learning Broadcast and Digital Resources, Providing Educational Access for Educators, Parents, and Students Across Northeast Florida TV programs support at-home learning for PreK-12th grade; digital resources provide educators and families with learning options for new school routines Jacksonville, FL September 14, 2020 – As First …
Post Covid 19 Office Security
Post Covid 19 Office Security As different states and individual cities start to lift their lockdown restrictions and their social distancing restrictions, many people will return to their offices. However, the CDC stipulates that office security needs to remain vigilant when it comes to the safety and wellness of their individual employees. What does this require? A lot. This will …
St. Johns County Precinct Finder
RETURN TO THE ELECTIONS HOMEPAGE How to use this page: Type in your house number. As you enter your street name SLOWLY, the system will prompt you with the valid street names found in St. Johns County. When the computer gives you street names, select yours from one of the options. You cannot copy and paste the address. It must …
Nassau County Precinct Finder
RETURN TO THE ELECTIONS HOMEPAGE How to use this page: Type in your house number. As you enter your street name SLOWLY, the system will prompt you with the valid street names found in Nassau County. When the computer gives you street names, select yours from one of the options. You cannot copy and paste the address. It must be …
Your Baker County Sample Ballot
RETURN TO THE ELECTIONS HOMEPAGE The information on this page is from the Baker County Supervisor of Elections.
Your St. Johns County Sample Ballot
RETURN TO THE ELECTIONS HOMEPAGE The information on this page is from the St. Johns County Supervisor of Elections.
Your Clay County Sample Ballot
RETURN TO THE ELECTIONS HOMEPAGE The information on this page is from the Clay County Supervisor of Elections website.
Securing Your Home – Post Covid 19
Securing Your Home – Post Covid 19 As the world starts to return to normal, people are bound to question how they can secure their homes in a post covid-19 world. This type of security applies to health and well-being, not just locking doors against Intruders but against invading viruses or pathogens. The CDC has home recommendations in a post covid …
“JoAnn and the Dragons” by Lenice S.
Name: Lenice S.Title: “JoAnn and the Dragons”Grade: 3rd
“The Princess Knight” by Liani S.
Name: Liani S.Title: “The Princess Knight”Grade: 3rd
“Meera – The Nature Girl” by Neora V.
Name: Neora V.Title: “Meera – The Nature Girl”Grade: 3rd
“Life Cycle of a Bird” by Fiona M.
Name: Fiona M.Title: “Life Cycle of a Bird”Grade: 3rd
“The Caring Turtle” by Aarush R.
Name: Aarush R.Title: “The Caring Turtle”Grade: 3rd
“Saving the Earth” by Amyrah M.
Name: Amyrah M.Title: “Saving the Earth”Grade: 2nd
“Penelope and Pip’s Extraordinary Day” by Penelope P.
Name: Penelope P.Title: “Penelope and Pip’s Extraordinary Day”Grade: 2nd
“Le Witch and Spooky Frog’s Broomstick Adventure” by Matteo L.
Name: Matteo L.Title: “Le Witch and Spooky Frog’s Broomstick Adventure”Grade: 2nd
“Alaskan Princess” by Maven S.
Name: Maven S.Title: “Alaskan Princess”Grade: 1st
“Foxoni and Cataloni The New Ball” by Emily C.
Name: Emily C.Title: “Foxoni and Cataloni The New Ball”Grade: 1st
“The Mermaid and The Puppy” by Paisley E.
Name: Paisley E.Title: “The Mermaid and The Puppy”Grade: 1st
“Ninja Puppy and the Donut Avalanche” by Gunner D.
Name: Gunner D.Title: “Ninja Puppy and the Donut Avalanche”Grade: 1st
“My Bula” by Evangeline T.
Name: Evangeline T.Title: “My Bula”Grade: 1st
“A Special Bumble Bee” by Mila D.
Name: Mila D.Title: “A Special Bumble Bee”Grade: 1st
“Monster Trucks at the Beach” by Rocco D.
Name: Rocco D.Title: “Monster Trucks at the Beach”Grade: Kindergarten
“Selina’s Magic Piano” by Isha B.
Name: Isha B.Title: “Selina’s Magic Piano”Grade: Kindergarten
“Call 911” by Shreya V.
Name: Shreya V.Title: “Call 911”Grade: Kindergarten
New FM Antenna Installation
Our new FM antenna is being installed overnight starting Saturday, April 25 at 11 p.m. We will temporarily be off the air while we upgrade our signal. During that time, our radio service will continue to be available via online streaming at wjct.org/listen, the WJCT app or via smart speakers (i.e. Amazon Alexa or Google Home). Thank you for your patience …
Dolce & Gabbana Ad (With Chopsticks) Provokes Public Outrage in China
In response to the three controversial videos, many Chinese are calling for a boycott of the brand — although Chinese ads aren’t always respectful of other cultures, either.
Reopening of Casinos Post Covid-19
Reopening of Casinos Post Covid-19 Many facilities were shut down during the covid-19 pandemic and this applied the longest to communal businesses like movie theaters where people sit very closely to one another and eat inside or performance spaces where people sing and project from a stage on to a crowded theater, as well as gyms and casinos. Now, businesses are …
HBO Max Wants To Know, How You Doin’? As It Teases ‘Friends’ Reunion
WarnerMedia announced the six principle cast members of ‘Friends’ will reunite for an unscripted special in May 2020 — 16 years after the iconic sitcom went off the air.
Rep. Ocasio-Cortez Launches Political Group To Boost Progressive Candidates
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., rolled out a political action committee to help raise money for outsider candidates — some running against her own House colleagues.
Thailand’s Constitutional Court Dissolves Major Opposition Party
The court said the party’s leader violated election law because he gave the new party about $6 million – far more than Thai law allows for political donations. He insists the money was a loan.
