May 2021 – Page 2 – Capital Outlook

A call for School Board retreat to focus on ‘re-imaging’ district

May 28, 2021

Darryl Jones June 25 and 26, the Leon County School Board will convene a Strategic Planning Retreat. It is my focus to include discussions about the “re-imaging” of our school district to respond to critical issues of concerns and challenges in our community. At the crux of these discussions will

Ask Judge Smith

May 28, 2021

Annulments and divorces differ on the validity of the marriage J. Layne Smith Q. Judge Smith, what is the difference between an annulment and a divorce? Kaitlyn A. Since Adam and Eve, people have paired off for love, companionship, and family. Over the ages, society has defined what it means

Against the Grain II

May 28, 2021

We shouldn’t be so happy about Chauvin verdict Vaughn Wilson Many in the world were elated about the three-count guilty verdict for former Minneapolis police officer Derrick Chauvin for the death of George Floyd in 2020. The tension leading up to the case was dense. Preparations for National Guard assistance

Alexander, Driskell to lead Democrats

May 28, 2021

Rep. Ramon Alexander News Service of Florida Staff report Rep. Ramon Alexander, D-Tallahassee, and Rep. Fentrice Driskell, D-Tampa, will be the next two leaders of Florida House Democrats. The House Democratic caucus last Wednesday elected Alexander to serve as its leader for a two-year period starting after the 2022 elections.

Be well at work: find your flow

May 28, 2021

Dr. Asha Fields Brewer When was the last time you woke up excited to go to work? When was the last time you felt genuine joy when working on a project? A complaint of many is that their work is too routine. This daily repetition of tasks causes us to

TCC receives $50,000 in scholarship funds for Godby High seniors

May 28, 2021

Special to the Outlook Tallahassee Community College announced two gifts last Thursday that will benefit graduating seniors from Godby High School. Oliver/Sperry Renovation and Allen & Pam Nobles have each created a $25,000 scholarship fund to students graduating from Godby High School that are first in their family to attend

Comic legend Paul Mooney dies at 79

May 28, 2021

Paul Mooney By Stacy M. BrownNNPA SeniorNational Correspondent@StacyBrownMedia Paul Mooney, the comedian who wrote episodes of “Sanford and Son,” “Good Times,” and “The Richard Pryor Show,” has died at the age of 79. His publicist, Cassandra Williams, confirmed Mooney’s death last Wednesday and said he died at home in Oakland,

Rocky road to economic recovery – even worse for African-Americans

May 28, 2021

By Julianne MalveauxTriceEdneyWire.com While the economy generated 916,000 jobs in March, it only generated 266,000 in April, essentially slowing the previous month’s momentum. Last month, the Biden team was crowing about economic progress. Republicans were suggesting that the economy made so much progress that we don’t need the stimulus embodied

Youths take center stage at festival business expo

May 28, 2021

Marlacia Kitchen had plenty of clothing and apparels on display at the youth expo in Railroad Square.Photo by St. Clair MurraineKenzie Rodgers (center) used last Saturday’s expos to pitch Kids With Scents air freshener product.Photo by St. Clair Murraine The Sissle brothers are founders of the Chocolate Dandies candy company.Photo

Southside Festival gives residents peak at future plans

May 28, 2021

Autumn Calder (right) explains some of what Blueprint Intergovernmental Agency has planned for the Southside.Photo by St. Clair Murraine Tee Thompson (center) was among the Southside residents who were informed about plans for changes in their communities.Photo by St. Clair Murraine By St. Clair MurraineOutlook staff writer Tee Thompson has