March 2018 – Page 5 – Capital Outlook

Jackson surprisingly named city attorney

March 13, 2018

By St. Clair Murraine Outlook Staff Writer A contentious search by Tallahassee’s City Commission for a new city attorney came to an abrupt end with a right-about turn by members who had opposed appointing Cassandra Jackson. The commission’s sudden decision to appoint Jackson to the role permanently

Tallahasseee’s iGrow wins newly-launched ” Spotlight Award”

March 8, 2018

By Daria Laycock Outlook Writer Tallahassee’s own iGrow South City was named a finalist in the “Healthiest Cities and Counties Challenge.” iGrow South City was one of the 10 community health programs nationwide that are receiving the newly-launched “Spotlight Award.” Mark T. Bertolini, the chairman of the Aetna

Crossing south Adams Street gets safer for pedestrians

March 7, 2018

By Daria Laycock Outlook writer Pedestrians who often try to cross one of the busiest streets on the Southside wouldn’t have to continue dodging traffic anymore. Responding to complaints from residents of College Club Apartments and pedestrians in general, the U.S. Department of Transportation has

FAMU drops interim title for Eason

March 6, 2018

By St. Clair Murraine Outlook staff writer When John Eason came out of retirement to run FAMU’s athletic department with interim before his name, he did so to maintain stability. But three months later and three key hires, Eason will have to put his plans to return to retirement

Rattlers look to continue role as spoilers

March 6, 2018

By St. Clair Murraine Outlook staff writer FAMU’s basketball team can count at least one signature victory for all that it has endured on the way to a losing season. If nothing else, the men’s team would be remembered for being spoilers in Robert McCullum’s first season at

The Omega Psi Phi Fraternity- A night to remember

March 6, 2018

By Larry Harris Special to the Outlook In a night of historic proportions, the number 133 stood tall. To increase exposure and fellowship the Chi Omega chapter of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc, partnered with the Omega Lamplighters and the National Council of Negro Women to invite youth

Black History first recognizes current, former leaders

March 6, 2018

By St. Clair Murraine Outlook staff writer The moment that some of the young people in his church gave him a Black History pop quiz, then came up with the answer before he could respond, Lee Johnson started thinking. His first thought was about the number of

FAMU student won’t let shooting detour her from getting degree

March 6, 2018

By Ki-Jana King Outlook Writer As an enrolled freshman at FAMU, Tia Harold was expecting to spend four days in Tallahassee for freshmen orientation. Instead the then 17-year-old Jacksonville native ended up spending three weeks in Tallahassee Memorial Hospital, having a metal rod placed in her leg after

#EnoughisEnough – Never Again

March 6, 2018

By Rev. R.B. Holmes Jr. President and Publisher The students have spoken: “enough is enough: never again!” The students at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, have awakened this state and this nation. They have spearheaded a movement that will not die in the distant future. These students

Armed teachers no answer to school safety

March 6, 2018

By Dorothy Inman-Johnson Special to the Outlook Turning teachers into gunslingers instead of respecting and honoring the job they were hired to do is one of the most insane solutions to preventing mass shootings at schools that I have heard. I was a teacher for 28 years, and I guarantee