April 2015 – Capital Outlook

Tiger Woods Called An ‘Amazing Father’ by Lindsey Vonn

April 28, 2015

By Nicholas A. Norman Special to the Outlook from NNPA Lindsey Vonn says she feels lucky to be part of the lives of Tiger Woods’ two children, and says that both the golfer and his kids are “amazing.” Vonn made the comments praising the parenting skills of Woods and

Wood Shares Early Goals for FAMU Football Team

April 28, 2015

By Devin Powell Outlook Writer Florida A&M University Head Football Coach Alex Wood delivered an inspirational speech April 15 at the 220 Quarterback Club Luncheon. The 220 Quarterback Club embraced both Coach Wood and his wife Rosa as he spoke about his expectations for the upcoming season. The

Moise Honored for Mentoring Area Children

April 28, 2015

By Jayla Wilson Outlook Writer Marvin Moise, coordinator of a special mentorship organization for boys from sixth through ninth grades called the Alpha Leadership Program, has been recognized by Bethel Missionary Baptist Church as one of the 2015 Heritage Day Honorees. Moise said that while it feels great to

County EMS Holds Sixth Annual Safety Fair

April 28, 2015

By Navael Fontus Outlook Writer It was a day filled with amusement for children and information for parents as the Sixth Annual Leon County Emergency Medical Services Safety Fair took place at the Governors Square Mall on April 18. The Safety fair, which attracts parents and their young

Mother-Son Dance Brings Hundreds to the Moon

April 28, 2015

By Keytron Hill Outlook Writer Fathers were put aside for the night as the tunes of Michael Jackson and Bruno Mars roared through the speakers of The Moon nightclub in celebration of the Fourth Annual Mother-Son Dance. The Rotary Club of Tallahassee Southside hosted the event as a

Judge Hatchett Highlights Bethel Women’s Conference

April 28, 2015

By Christal Searcy Outlook Writer Bethel Missionary Baptist Church hosted a 2015 Christian Women’s Conference that featured an array of activities for spiritual edification. The Christian Women’s Conference kicked off on April 14 with a prayer service continued on April 17 with registration and a general session. The highlight

Chain of Parks Art Festival Considered a Success

April 28, 2015

By LaCrai Mitchell Special to the Outlook Emerging artists, local businesses and art lovers from all over, filled the streets of downtown Tallahassee during the annual LeMoyne Chain of Parks Art Festival. For 15 years, LeMoyne has partnered with the Tallahassee Chain of Parks to provide the

Loretta Lynch Supporters Stage Hunger Strike to Urge Confirmation But a key Republican said it could be weeks more before a nomination vote

April 28, 2015

By Seung Min Kim and Burgess Everett Politico Loretta Lynch’s allies are launching a hunger strike until she’s confirmed as attorney general, but they could be waiting weeks if Republicans follow through on their threat to delay Lynch even longer. Senate Majority Whip John Cornyn (R-Texas) warned Wednesday that the

Kenyan Slaughter: Troops Delayed Rescue for Nearly 15 Hours, Survivors Say

April 28, 2015

Special to the Outlook from Trice Edney News Wire Frightened students at Garissa University in northeast Kenya, hid for what seemed like a lifetime as a small band of al Shabaab terrorists lined young people up on the floor and put a bullet in the back of their

Scott, State Workers End Fight Over Drug Tests

April 28, 2015

By Dara Kam The News Service of Florida Ending a four-year legal battle that cost taxpayers at least $675,000, Gov. Rick Scott and lawyers representing a state workers’ union have agreed on the types of Florida government employees who can be forced to undergo suspicionless drug tests.