August 2022 – Page 2 – Capital Outlook

What happened to PRAYING?

August 19, 2022

Alveda King Friends, I am saddened at the mockery of our leaders. Everything from the unprecedented invasion of President Donald J. Trump’s home to the insensitive mocking of President Joe Biden for falling off a bike is evidence of a nation in need of prayer. I am convinced that we

BOT approves proposal to acquire duplex, condos for FAMU student housing

August 19, 2022

Florida A&M is in the process of purchasing buildings and land near campus to better provide students with campus housing. These are some of the units to be purchased and are located at corner of Eugenia and Conklin Streets. By Andrew J. SkerrittFAMU Office of Communications Florida A&M University Board

Change your life in 20 minutes: explore green spaces

August 19, 2022

Dr. Asha Fields Brewer Fast. It’s the pace of modern society. Conveniences like microwaves, computers, and airplanes help us get to places and do things much more quickly than generations before us. Yes, this fast pace makes us productive and progressive. However, this pace also threatens our quality of life.

Congress passes historic inflation, climate bill

August 19, 2022

Immediately after Congress passed a historic inflation bill, Rep. Al Lawson touted its benefits for his constituents.Photo by St. Clair Murraine By Stacy M. BrownNNPA Newswire SeniorNational Correspondent@StacyBrownMedia House members returned to the U.S. Capitol on Friday and, after some debate, passed the Inflation Reduction Act, major legislation that the

‘Special Committee to Save Miracle Hill’ optimistic about fundraising

August 19, 2022

Elder Ernest Ferrell checks the 10 percent mark after the first day of fundraising to save Miracle Hill Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.Photo by St. Clair Murraine Elder Lee Harris traveled from Jacksonville to participate in a fundraising kick off for Miracle Hill Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.Photo by St. Clair Murraine

Bowers poised to take over as Leon County’s director of economic vitality

August 19, 2022

Keith Bowers By St. Clair MurraineOutlook Staff Writer An email that alerted city and county officials of Keith Bowers’ hire as the new director of the Office of Economic Vitality pointed throughout to why he is best for the job after being chosen from a competitive field of applicants. It

There is a sense of disunity in effort to unseat Williams-Cox, analyst says

August 19, 2022

Adner MarcelinDianne Williams-Cox Commissioners Jack Porter (left) and Jeremy Matlow are making a public push to unseat Dianne Williams-Cox.Photo by St. Clair Murraine By St. Clair MurraineOutlook Staff Writer A very public effort by current City Commissioners Jeremy Matlow and Jack Porter to unseat their peer Dianne Williams-Cox is –

FSU men’s basketball to open season at home against Stetson

August 17, 2022

Leonard Hamilton By Chuck Walshseminoles.com The Florida State men’s basketball team opens its season at home against Stetson on Nov. 7. The schedule release last Thursday by coach Leonard Hamilton includes a home matchup against Florida, Purdue in the ACC / Big Ten Challenge, a trip to UCF and St.

Former Seminoles find success in NBA summer league

August 17, 2022

Mfiondu Kabengele Chuck WalshSeminoles.com Highlighted by Mfiondu Kabengele earning a two-way contract with the Boston Celtics, seven different former Seminoles enjoyed success in the recently completed NBA 2K23 Summer League in Las Vegas. Kabengele averaged 14.8 points, 8.2 rebounds and 2.2 blocked shots in leading the Celtics to a 3-2

Large crowd witnesses Omega Lamplighters induction ceremony

August 17, 2022

A new class of participants was inducted during the Omega Lamplighters ceremony Saturday at Gaither Gym.Photo submitted Special to the Outlook A crowd of 600 witnessed the Omega Lamplighters, Inc. 13th induction ceremony from the stands at Gaither Gym on FAMU’s campus and from home online on Saturday. With the