May 2016 – Page 4 – Capital Outlook

Working for perfection

May 17, 2016

[subtitle]Champion cheerleading team has long been vision of owners[/subtitle] By St. Clair Murraine Outlook writer Inside of a warehouse building converted into a cheerleading practice gym, groups of boys and girls meticulously repeated stunts. They call them “1 ½ turn and up” and “scales.” For a handful, it was a

Leola’s Crab Shack building legacy as Southside fixture

May 17, 2016

[subtitle]Business of the Month[/subtitle] By Sean Sanders Outlook writer Walk into Leola’s Crab Shack and the aroma alone is enticing. It’s distinctly garlic crabs and fried catfish. For more than a decade, the family-owned seafood restaurant has served thousands of home-styled meals on Tallahassee’s south side. For some

Obama: America is a better place today

May 17, 2016

By Howard University News Service & The NNPA WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama told the graduates of one of the nation’s leading historically Black universities that America is “a better place today” than it was when he graduated from college. But a great deal more work needs to

Committee for the 60 Anniversary Observance of the Tallahassee Bus Boycott Announces Kick-Off Schedule for May 26th – Open to the Public

May 14, 2016

Greetings! We are pleased to invite you to join us at the 60 Anniversary Observance of the Tallahassee Bus Boycott, on May 26, beginning at 7:45 a.m., in the FAMU Grand Ballroom! All events are free and open to the public. It was May 26, 1956, when two female Florida

FAMU basketball looks to rebuild

May 14, 2016

By MarKeith Cromartie Outlook Writer First it was Malcom Bernard, who led the FAMU men’s basketball team in every category, who transferred out. Then, Lewis Francois followed suit. Suddenly, coach Byron Samuels is back into rebuilding mode after his best season at the helm. But Samuels

Tia-foe falls in title match again

May 10, 2016

By St. Clair Murraine Outlook staff writer Quintin Halys refused to be distracted, overcoming a ferocious first-set comeback by Francis Tiafoe to win the Tallahassee Challenger for his first championship. Halys turned back every attempt by Tiafoe in the last two sets en route to a 6-7(6) 6-4

TMH for Life Challenge promotes healthy living

May 10, 2016

By MarKeith Cromartie Outlook Writer The second annual TMH for Life Challenge took place Saturday and it’s more than just a race, as TMH used the event to promote healthy living. “One thing we want people to do is follow the four quadrants which are, how

Advocate defends school choice

May 10, 2016

By St. Clair Murraine Outlook writer One of the strongest advocates for school choice continues to make a push for Florida’s tax credit scholarships to stay in place, insisting that the teacher’s union should drop its suit to eliminate the program. John Kirtley, chairman of

Forum gives open look at mental illness in community

May 3, 2016

By St. Clair Murraine Outlook writer Debra Horton wasn’t bragging. She simply wanted to make a point about mental illness. “I have a bachelor (degree) in social work. I have a master’s in social work,” Horton said, beaming with a broad smile. “I have been told that I am the

Community activist sheds light on stigma faced by ex-felons

May 3, 2016

By St. Clair Murraine Outlook staff writer An incident that led to a Sheriff Deputy serving him a trespassing warning was more about him being an ex-felon than his insistence for a meeting with the CEO of Big Brother Big Sister organization, said community activist Rev. Stanley Sims.