October 2015 – Page 4 – Capital Outlook

Park’n’Pay Could Help Manage Crime in Tallahassee

October 15, 2015

By Kwantisa Harris Outlook Writer The advent of Park’n’Pay has received mixed responses in Tallahassee and Leon County. “Park’n’Pay is a state of the art parking application that allows for individuals visiting the community to purchase a digital visitors pass,” according to the management team at

Caribbeans Kick Off a Fifth Annual Festival in Quincy

October 15, 2015

By Nadia Felder Outlook Writer Flags swaying in the breeze were spotted from the road while live reggae music echoed through the speakers. As guests arrived at the fifth anniversary of the Caribbean Festival in Quincy, they were welcomed by the smell of hot jerk, hickory smoke, and

Scholarship Named in Honor of Slain SUNO Student

October 15, 2015

Special to the Outlook from Trice Edney News Wire Southern University at New Orleans honored one of its prominent students who was tragically killed over the Katrina anniversary weekend by starting a scholarship in his name. With the SUNO family still mourning and in disbelief after learning of

A Walk to Remember

October 15, 2015

By Kristy Goldwire, MSW Executive Director Capital Area Healthy Stare When LaDaisha Henderson awoke that night to find her infant daughter not crying or breathing, she panicked. “She was cold to the touch and I didn’t know what happened. I quickly jumped up and attempted to perform CPR,”

Making Classrooms Work for All Our Students

October 15, 2015

By Ben Jealous Trice Edney News Wire The most important factor in a student’s success is a great teacher. But in the modern classroom, even great teachers face daunting obstacles. This is a story about what happens when big data meets the “three R’s” – reading, writing,

Increasing Florida’s Solar Footprint is Important,But Only if Done Right

October 15, 2015

By Rev. Don Tolliver Vice-President Tallahassee Chapter of the National Action Network Is Florida really the “Sunshine State?” Despite ranking third in rooftop solar energy potential, Florida ranks only 13th in the nation in the amount of solar energy generated. Florida certainly needs to grow its solar footprint,

FAMU Holds 128th Founders’ Day Celebration

October 14, 2015

By Chaninn Ragland Outlook Writer Florida A&M University (FAMU) hosted its 128th Founders’ Day celebration Oct. 1 inside Jake Gather Gymnasium. This year’s Founders’ Day guest speakers were Kanei E. Tucker – grandnephew of Thomas DeSallie Tucker the first president of FAMU, which was then called State

The Blind Led the “Blind”

October 14, 2015

By Sherrell Wilkerson Outlook Writer Enclosed in darkness, unaware of anyone standing behind you and slowly using your fingers to tread the table to find utensils was an eye-opening experience. More than 300 people took part in the 11th Annual Paula Bailey Dining in the Dark event

Big Bend MED Week Celebration

October 14, 2015

By Janelle Floyd Senior Outlook Writer The City of Tallahassee, Leon County and the Big Bend Minority Enterprise Development Committee celebrated small and minority businesses during the 23rd Annual Big Bend MED Week. This year’s theme: “Emerging Markets and Industries: A Blueprint for Success,” aims to provide

Justice Department Disburses $23 Million for Police Cameras

October 14, 2015

Special to the Outlook from NNPA White House efforts to foster improved policing and better ties between communities and law enforcement went a step further this week, as the Department of Justice announced its awarding of more than $23.2 million in grants for body-worn cameras. Seventy-three local and