January 2022 – Page 6 – Capital Outlook

TPD Chief steps back from guidelines that cause ‘angst’ in media

January 6, 2022

William Hatfield, executive editor of the Tallahassee Democrat, makes a point during a meeting last week with TPD Chief Lawrence Revell.Photo by St. Clair Murraine TPD Chief Lawrence Revell addresses members of the media during a meeting last week.Photo by St. Clair Murraine By St. Clair MurraineOutlook Staff Writer Members

Lincoln grad Stephan Pierre wins SIAC Player of the Year

January 6, 2022

Stephan Pierre Outlook Staff Report Albany State University redshirt sophomore linebacker Stephan Pierre had a stellar year and was rewarded with the honor of being the first team All-SIAC, SIAC Defensive Player of the Year. He was also named SIAC Player of the Year. These all came as he helped

Mckay, FAMU receivers on roll going into Classic

January 6, 2022

Rasean McKay threw for 383 yards against Arkansas-Pine Bluff.FAMU photo by Devin Grimes By St. Clair MurraineOutlook Staff Writer Story lines are natural when it comes to the Florida Classic football game. Players are returning to Orlando with either the FAMU Rattlers or Bethune-Cookman Wildcats. Families are split over their

Chuck Moore named Director of Athletics at TCC

January 6, 2022

Chuck Moore Special to the Outlook Tallahassee Community College has named Chuck Moore its new Director of Athletics. A native of Hampton, Virginia, Moore earned a degree in business administration from Christopher Newport University and a master in sports management from American Public University. Moore will succeed Rob Chaney who

Reform the filibuster and end the assault on voting rights now

January 6, 2022

Marc H. Morial “It’s not that the filibuster itself is inherently racist, but it has been the favorite tool of racists. It is the preferred choice of Southern conservatives, in whatever era and whatever party, who are trying to slow down civil rights and trying to deny equal protection for

Keeping our access to healthcare

January 6, 2022

Benjamin F. Chavis Jr. Over the past year and a half, New Jerseyans of all backgrounds have struggled to cope with the COVID-19 pandemic and economic insecurity. Friends and family got sick, and tragically, some passed away from the COVID-19 virus. Data collected in June and July shows an estimated

Why won’t Democrats fight?

January 6, 2022

Julianne Malveaux Not a day goes by that I don’t get a text or three from the Democratic National Committee asking for contributions. Sometimes they come from Vice President Harris. Sometimes, from President Biden himself. Occasionally, from House Speaker Nancy Pelosi or DNC Chair Jaime Harrison. Not to mention the

City Commission honors former FAMU football coach Hubbard

January 6, 2022

Mayor John Dailey (left) presents the key to the city to former FAMU coach Rudy HabbardPhoto courtesy City of Tallahassee By Chloe Dinard Special to the Outlook He recently released a new book and he will be inducted into the college football hall of fame later this year. Now the

Speaker brings useful information to business conference

January 6, 2022

LaFern Batie, CEO of the Batie Group, makes a point during the Capital City Chamber of Commerce’s Advantage Conference.Photo by Towanda Davila-Davis By St. Clair MurraineOutlook Staff Writer Business owners can find success if they capitalize on available resources and when possible, collaborate to generate growth, a leading consultant told

Magnolia Drive improvements will include safety features

January 6, 2022

Construction for infrastructure improvement along Magnolia Drive has been underway for several months.Photo by Kylah Thompson By Kylah Thompson Special to the Outlook When construction work on Magnolia Drive is completed, it will be a safer path for pedestrians. The infrastructure improvement that stretches from South Adams Street to Apalachee