October 2023 – Page 6 – Capital Outlook

City salutes neighborhoods, residents for enriching community

October 16, 2023

Throughout Tallahassee, there are hundreds of vibrant, diverse neighborhoods that make up who we are as a community.City of Tallahassee photo Special to the Outlook Continuing a more than 40-year tradition of recognizing residents and neighborhoods that have gone above and beyond to further enhance and enrich the community, the

Border wall resurgence sparks controversial debate for Biden

October 16, 2023

Talk about building a wall on the southern U.S. borders has been a topic since 2016.Photo submitted By Stacy M. BrownNNPA Newswire National Correspondent@StacyBrownMedia The Biden administration has bypassed 26 federal public health, environmental, and cultural preservation laws to fast-track border wall and road construction in Starr County, Texas. The

California governor names Laphonza Butler to replace Feinstein in the U.S. Senate

October 16, 2023

Laphonza Butler becomes the only Black woman in the Senate.Photo submitted By Lauren Victoria BurkeNNPA Newswire Contributor Laphonza Butler will fill the U.S. Senate seat of the late Dianne Feinstein, who died on Sept 29. Newsom’s decision was not on the political radar screen of most prognosticators. With the selection

Medicaid managed care organizations face scrutiny over prior authorization denials

October 16, 2023

Medicaid Managed Care Organizations have denied one out of every eight requests for prior authorization of services, according to the Office of the Inspector General.Photo submitted By Stacy M. BrownNNPA Newswire SeniorNational Correspondent@StacyBrownMedia A recent review of Medicaid Managed Care Organizations has revealed concerning trends in approving prior authorization requests

Multiple suspects sought after shooting at Morgan State University

October 16, 2023

Morgan State is one of the few historically Black institutions nationally to offer a comprehensive range of academic programs, in business, engineering, education, architecture, social work, and hospitality management.Morgan State photo By Stacy M. BrownNNPA Newswire SeniorNational Correspondent@StacyBrownMedia Baltimore police intensified their search for multiple suspects involved in a shooting

Outlook founder honored with business award

October 16, 2023

Supporter and County Commissioner Bill Proctor (left) joined Steve Beasley as he is presented the Reggie Rolle Champion Award by Keith Bowers, executive Director of the Office of Economic Vitality.Photo submitted Outlook Staff Report Stave Beasley, founder of the Capital Outlook more than four decades ago, was honored with the Reggie

Black history saved with relocation of Jiles’ houses

October 16, 2023

One by one, two houses once owned by Willis Jiles were moved to a location near FAMU Way.Photo submitted Larry Rivers By St. Clair MurraineOutlook Staff Writer Applauding a successful push that saved two historic houses from demolition, a prominent history professor said young people in Tallahassee now have a

A mother’s pain

October 16, 2023

One year later, shooting victim’s mother makes first public appeal Attorney Mutaqee Akbar (left) and pastor Greg James helped to organize a billboard unveiling ceremony for the family of DeMario “Ro” Murray.Photo by St. Clair Murraine Supporters of Sandra Horne stand near a billboard placed in memory of DeMario “Ro”

Major League Baseball seeks to increase African American participation, diversity

October 16, 2023

Despite the success of players like Barry Bonds, Major League Baseball has struggled to increase African American participation.Photo submitted By Stacy M. BrownNNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent@StacyBrownMedia U.S. residents often call Major League Baseball Players the “Boys of Summer.” But don’t use that moniker in African American communities because the

Transfer guard Green shooting for greatness this season

October 16, 2023

Darin Green Jr. made 91 three-pointers during his first season as a Seminole, a feat that is third highest single-season total in school history.Photo courtesy FSU Sports Information By Ed KlinsportSeminoles.com As Florida State nears the beginning of its upcoming season, Darin Green, Jr. is poised to leave an enduring mark