Davidson wins gold, silver at Games

October 10, 2017

Special to the Outlook VICTORIA, B.C. – Florida State freshman diver Joshua Davidson ended his junior career with a bang, bringing home gold and silver for the United States in the springboard events at the 2017 Junior Pan American Championships at the Saanich Commonwealth Place this past weekend.   “Josh

Loss to Central leaves Rattlers frustrated

Loss to Central leaves Rattlers frustrated

October 10, 2017

    By St. Clair Murraine Outlook staff writer More than 18,000 fans had already seen the reason for FAMU quarterback Ryan Stanley’s frustration before he expressed himself about 20 minutes after the Rattlers fell 21-14 to North Carolina Central.   “Offense didn’t execute,” said Stanley, following the disappointing showing

Local DACA supporters express concerns at rally

Local DACA supporters express concerns at rally

October 10, 2017

    By Khalil Skerritt Special to the Outlook With the Integration Statue on Florida State University campus as the backdrop, supporters of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals act voiced their support for hundreds of thousands whose immigration status has been put in limbo by President Donald Trump. Trump

Mitchell set to ramp up FAMU fund-raising during homecoming

Mitchell set to ramp up FAMU fund-raising during homecoming

October 10, 2017

    By St. Clair Murraine Outlook staff writer Tommy Mitchell is seldom seen without a small portfolio clutched in his hands.   Of course he has a lot of papers inside, including a rate chart that he gladly shows anyone who ask him about the FAMU Boosters’ fund-raising drive.

Whataburger suits draws attention of NAN, local humanitarian

Whataburger suits draws attention of NAN, local humanitarian

October 10, 2017

  By St. Clair Murraine Outlook staff writer A national civic rights organization and a local humanitarian advocate suggested a wait-and-see approach before calling for a boycott of Whataburger for alleged discriminatory hiring practices. Reaction by the Tallahassee chapter of the National Action Network and pastor Lee Johnson came a

CHP Celebrates 35 years and remarkable NCQA ratings

October 3, 2017

CHP continues to be recognized as a national leader in quality health care   Special to the Outlook Capital Health Plan (CHP) celebrates its 35th anniversary this year with impressive ratings by the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA). Each year, NCQA rates health plans across the country, bestowing CHP

N.C. Central solid challenge for Rattlers

N.C. Central solid challenge for Rattlers

October 3, 2017

    Special to the Outlook SAVANNAH, Ga. – FAMU’s football team couldn’t have had a better primer before returning to Bragg Stadium on Thursday night, considering the assignment. The Rattlers will face defending MEAC champion North Carolina Central (2-1, 1-0 MEAC). The game will be televised nationally on ESPNU,

Overton: Classics will bring big cash

Overton: Classics will bring big cash

October 3, 2017

By St. Calir Murranie Outlook staff reporter So FAMU lost the game in Tampa two weekends ago against Tennessee State. Not much surprise there.   The stunner actually came a week later when Milton Overton, FAMU’s athletic director who is on a mission to make major improvements, showed up at

Blackman impresses in encouraging debut

Blackman impresses in encouraging debut

October 3, 2017

    By Tim Linafelt Seminole.com There were jitters and growing pains, but also poise, toughness and a few of the prettiest passes that Doak Campbell Stadium has seen in a while. All told, it was an encouraging debut for freshman James Blackman, who completed 22 of 38 passes for

First Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Association, Inc. to hold 151st Annual Session

October 3, 2017

Historic Baptist Association will convene at the Bethel Missionary Baptist Church By Linda T. Fortenberry, Ph.D Special to the Outlook The faith-based community in Florida’s Big Bend is bursting with spiritual glee in joyful anticipation of the 151st Annual Session of the historic First Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Association, Inc.  First