February 2017 – Capital Outlook

Williams’ work ethic provides big defense for Rattlers

February 28, 2017

By St. Clair Murraine Outlook staff writer During his sophomore season of playing basketball at Alabama Southern Community College, Desmond Williams’ coaches would always remind him that he has the talent to play for a bigger program. Honing his defensive skills was foremost on Williams’ list of things he

FAMU opens baseball season with impressive series win

February 28, 2017

By St. Clair Murraine Outlook staff writer Coach Jamey Shouppe saw some telling evidence in FAMU’s opening series of the season that should have given him a clear indication just how good the Rattlers could be this season. They proved they could blow out a competitive opponent,

Contractor hopes vacant school building can teach students new lessons

February 28, 2017

When Kenneth Williams takes over the former REAL School building at Chamberlayne and Azalea avenues in Richmond, Va., he won’t be teaching students the typical reading, writing and arithmetic. Instead, the 68-year-old contractor and owner of Williams Builders Plus will use the vacant building to teach young adults skills

Couple brings performing arts to Tallahassee’s Southside

February 28, 2017

By Lyric Mattair Outlook writer A Tallahassee couple is living a dream that could transform entertainment on the south side of town. E. Marie and husband Noble Sissle III, began thinking about owning a theater a little more than a year ago. Two Saturdays ago, they opened the

Knight’s move to LCSO part of sheriff’s crime prevention effort

February 28, 2017

By Samantha Joseph Outlook writer No more waking up in the wee hours on week-day mornings to report news that is sometimes heavy with crime. Instead, Shonda Knight will soon be in a position that will allow her to work more conventional hours while she takes measures that could

Richardson focuses on details, evoking emotions

February 28, 2017

By St. Clair Murraine Outlook writer As a crowd gathered to check out an art exhibit by painter Eluster Richardson, a muscular young man wearing a shirt with cut-off sleeves stood in front of a painting in the display. It was a cherished piece that featured the painter’s mother.

Black Caucus Chairman, other racial caucuses, demand justice from Trump Administration

February 21, 2017

By Jane Kennedy Trice Edney News Wire The Congressional Tri-Caucus last week held a press conference to highlight red line issues they’re demanding the administration of President Donald J. Trump not cross. Led by Congressional Black Caucus Chairman Cedric Richmond(D-La.), last Monday’s conference was initially called

Monticello Consistory #331 hosts inaugural lunch and learn

February 21, 2017

Special to the Outlook Scottish Rite Masons (Prince Hall Affiliation) from all over the South joined Monticello Consistory #331 for its Inaugural Lunch & Learn Lecture Series on Jan. 28, at the Quality Inn and Suites Hotel in Tallahassee. Reverend Ronald G. Williams, Sr., 33°.Pastor of Union AME Church in

Former players remember Lucas’ mark on FAMU baseball

February 21, 2017

By St. Clair Murraine Outlook staff writer It’s a safe bet to say that prior to the alumni game between former FAMU baseball players, President Donald Trump’s first few weeks in office would have been a hot topic in the dugouts. Of course they would have shared old

Prep football program to give Big Bend players second chance

February 21, 2017

By St. Clair Murraine Outlook staff writer If Andrew Brown has anything near the success seen around the country by other coaches who run a Gattaca Football prep program, a lot of players in the Big Bend could get a shot at playing for a four-year program. “When you