July 9: Helmet law protects kids Kevin Hemming sits tall in the saddle atop his pony, Rusty, at his Callahan home June 25. The 11-year-old wears a helmet to protect his head when he rides, and is in compliance with a new state law. Photo by Kathie Colgrove Some cowboys wear Stetsons when they ride, but Kevin Hemming straps on a helmet. Heeding the advice of his mother, Monica Hemming, the 11-year-old switched from wearing his cowboy hat to a wearing a helmet for safety reasons. "I've started to wear a helmet," he said. "I like to make sure everything is on right and properly." [ Full Story ]

Booker's status up for debate While most of Nassau County's principals know where their annual contracts stand, West Nassau High School Principal Ron Booker still doesn't. During a Nassau County School Board meeting June 25, Booker's name was removed from a consent agenda that included other principals' contracts, following an objection raised by Vice Chair Kathy Burns, District 5. [ Full Story ] More News Headlines Sunday crash leaves teen in critical condition Local man dies after Jax crash

Little League teams head to sectionals The Callahan Little League Senior boys and girls All-Star teams both captured District 11 titles Monday night, but the two squads accomplished those ends in entirely different fashion. For the girls from Callahan, the championship game against Baker County was close until the top of the fifth inning. They scored four runs in the frame to take a five-run lead and eventually won 10-3. [ Full Story ] More Sports Headlines Major changes made to Hilliard girls hoops Fatigued Flashes fall to Rams