FAMU BOT elects Harper as chair, Gibbons as Vice Chair

FAMU BOT elects Harper as chair, Gibbons as Vice Chair

October 31, 2023

Kristin Harper, the new chair of the FAMU Board of Trustees (left) accept the gavel from President Larry Robinson.Photo by Glen Beil/FAMU Office of Communications   Deveron Gibbons was elected vice chair the FAMU Board of Trustees.Photo by Glen Beil/FAMU Office of Communications   Special to the Outlook Kristin Harper

Leon County named state EMS provider of the year

Leon County named state EMS provider of the year

October 31, 2023

Leon County EMS staff was on hand to accepting the EMS Provider of the Year Award.Photo submitted Leon County Emergency Medical Services was named EMS Provider of the Year by the Florida Department of Health. According to a new release, the country was recognized for its dedication to delivering unparalleled

Potential expiration of federal funding causes a ticking fiscal time clock

Potential expiration of federal funding causes a ticking fiscal time clock

October 31, 2023

A government shutdown could become a reality if a funding deal isn’t reached by mid-November.Photo submitted By Charlene CrowellTriceEdneyWire.com Correspondent For the second time this year, Congress’ inability to reach consensus on essential fiscal legislation has devolved into largely partisan bickering and literal, last-minute temporary financial band-aids.  On the last day

Black student faces disciplinary action over dreadlocks at Texas high school

Black student faces disciplinary action over dreadlocks at Texas high school

October 31, 2023

Darryl George can’t return to school until November.Photo submitted By Stacy M. BrownNNPA Newswire SeniorNational Correspondent@StacyBrownMedia Darryl George, an 18-year-old junior at Barbers Hill High School in Mont Belvie, Texas, remains suspended from school, and now officials have transferred him to a disciplinary alternative education program, sparking controversy over alleged

Social Security benefits to increase despite Republican calls for reform

Social Security benefits to increase despite Republican calls for reform

October 31, 2023

Most Social Security beneficiaries can expect to see an average boost of $50 per month.Photo submitted By Stacy M. BrownNNPA NewswireSenior Correspondent@StacyBrownMedia In the face of increasing pressure from elected Republican officials to reform safety net programs, the Social Security Administration has announced a 3.2 percent increase in benefits for

Tech Hub on Southside aims to close digital divide

Tech Hub on Southside aims to close digital divide

October 31, 2023

Christic Henry, President Greater Apalachee Ridge Estates Neighborhood Association, outlined some of the areas that the Hub will serve.Photo by St. Clair Murraine By St. Clair MurraineOutlook Staff Writer Jabaree Allen didn’t say a lot while he sat on a back row listening to details about how families in low

Golfers help tee off fund-raiser for men’s health program

Golfers help tee off fund-raiser for men’s health program

October 31, 2023

Dr. Temple Robinson, CEO of Bond Community Health Center, addressed participants at a luncheon following the Mission Golf Tournament.Photo by St. Clair Murraine Record-setting golfer Leroy Kilpatrick was one of the participants in a fund-raising tournament for Bond Community Health Center.Photo by St. Clair Murraine By St. Clair MurraineOutlook Staff

Questionable arrest

Questionable arrest

October 31, 2023

Crump joins call to drop charges against Tallahassee woman With Martha Ervin (right) at his side, civil rights attorney Ben Crump called for voting violation charges against her to be dropped.Photo courtesy Ben Crump Law Attorney Ben Crump (left) consoles Martha Ervin.Photo courtesy Ben Crump Law Marsha Ervin was arrested

Bye week gives Rattlers time to fix penalty issues

Bye week gives Rattlers time to fix penalty issues

October 16, 2023

Coach Willie Simmons says the focus during this bye week will be fixing the things that lead to penalties.Photo by Ashley Bigbee By St. Clair MurraineOutlook Staff Writer FAMU finished its game against Southern University with some eye-popping statistics The most startling was quarterback Jeremy Moussa’s passing for 325 yards.

Energized Hamilton takes FSU men through first basketball practice

Energized Hamilton takes FSU men through first basketball practice

October 16, 2023

Coach Leonard Hamilton will open the season with the Seminoles on No. 10, starting his 22nd year at FSU.Photo by St. Clair Murraine By Chuck WalshSeminoles.com For Florida State head coach Leonard Hamilton, who is as energized as he has ever been during his lengthy coaching career, the first day of