May 2016 – Capital Outlook

Seminoles secure fourth straight trip to softball Super Regional

May 31, 2016

Courtesy Seminoles.com Battling through all seven innings for the third consecutive day, the Seminoles scored two runs in the bottom of the sixth inning to earn a 2-1 come-from-behind victory over South Carolina (38-23) to punch their ticket to the 2016 NCAA Super Regionals. No. 7-ranked Florida State

The high cost of Christian service

May 31, 2016

By Rev. Al. Williams Special to the Outlook Four words – the cost of discipleship – continue to echo fiercely in the hearts and minds of those who take seriously the task of following Jesus. These four words – the cost of discipleship – are weighty, they are heavy and

A solid foundation

May 31, 2016

By James Clingman Trice Edney News Wire For decades several conscious and committed Black men and women have spoken, written books, taught, advised and, more importantly, initiated economic empowering projects and movements to help propel us to a higher level of mutual support and, thus, creating a solid foundation upon

Will Trump’s use of fear tactics make him president of America?

May 31, 2016

By Roger Caldwell Special to the Outlook It does not matter what you believe as an American, because the polls indicate that Donald Trump is virtually tied with Hillary Clinton, and ahead in others. This is a scary situation, but everyone forgets that Trump started his campaign, when he claimed

Heart disease continues to be a threat to Blacks

May 31, 2016

By Anjelicia Bruton Outlook writer Linda Mock is a 51-year-old mother, who like most African Americans, has a history of having high blood pressure. She recently decided to undergo Gastro sleeve surgery to help her cope with high blood pressure. The surgery removed 80 percent of her stomach and

Unemployed try to cope with stress of job hunting

May 31, 2016

By Ashley Williams Outlook writer Losing a job could have devastating effects on family life and a person’s overall health, said a leading sociologist. Clifton Brown, who teaches sociology at FAMU, made his observation in response to concerns about the number of business closures, mergers and layoffs in Tallahassee. “If

McNeil: Community has a role in fighting crime

May 31, 2016

By St. Clair Murraine Outlook staff writer Building an effective Sheriff department will require strong community involvement that could result in lowering Tallahassee’s growing crime rate, said the city’s former police chief. Walt McNeil, one of four candidates running for Leon County Sheriff, also said he has a

A cut above

May 31, 2016

[subtitle]Celebration set to mark female Crump Jefferson retirement[/subtitle] By Claudia McInnis Anderson Special to the Outlook When it comes to barbering, Etta Ruth Crump Jefferson is a cut above. After more than 53 years of cutting hair in Tallahassee, Jefferson will hang up her clippers and retire at

Poor weather can’t stop Knott House emancipation celebration

May 31, 2016

By Haylee Bell Outlook writer Thunder, lightning and rain could not stop spectators from crowding inside the Knott House Museum to celebrate Emancipation Day this past Friday. “May 20th is a very important day in the history of Florida,” said Larry E. Rivers, history professor at Valdosta

Ex-felons’ stories shed light on need for new Ready4Work program

May 31, 2016

By St. Clair Murraine Outlook staff writer A group of individuals testified about their struggles with substance abuse, which eventually led to run-ins with the law before overcoming their plight to lead productive lives with assistance from a handful of re-entry programs in Tallahassee. Freda