Moussa will remain Rattlers QB in rivalry game at Southern

Moussa will remain Rattlers QB in rivalry game at Southern

October 16, 2023

FAMU’s defense swarms a Mississippi Valley State runners during Saturday game.Photo by Ashley Bigbee By St. Clair MurraineOutlook Staff Writer Don’t look for coach Willie Simmons to pull a quarterback switch and bench Jeremy Moussa because he threw two interceptions against Mississippi Valley State University last Saturday. As far as

Study finds hospitals don’t always have an open-door policy, particularly when it comes to race

Study finds hospitals don’t always have an open-door policy, particularly when it comes to race

October 16, 2023

By Stacy M. BrownNNPA Newswire SeniorNational Correspondent@StacyBrownMedia New data has exposed a concerning trend in American healthcare: a stark racial divide in patient populations. Contrary to claims of open access for all, dozens of hospitals exhibit significant racial exclusivity, a report from the independent healthcare think tank Lown Institute has

Fulton County DA Fani Willis addresses racial threats amid Trump prosecution

Fulton County DA Fani Willis addresses racial threats amid Trump prosecution

October 16, 2023

Fani Willis, District Attorney in Fulton County, Ga., has had several death threats hurled at her.Photo submitted By Stacy M. BrownNNPA Newswire SeniorNational Correspondent@StacyBrownMedia Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis revealed that she has become desensitized to racial slurs hurled at her due to her prosecution of former President Donald

Lawmaker backs holding bear hunt

Lawmaker backs holding bear hunt

October 16, 2023

Sheriff A.J. Smith By Jim TurnerNews Service of Florida A North Florida lawmaker is calling for the state to hold a bear hunt after a county sheriff raised the issue as a way to help manage the area’s bear population. Rep. Jason Shoaf, R-Port St. Joe, supported a hunt last

What brings me hope

What brings me hope

October 16, 2023

Entering my third act Rosalind Tompkins By Rosalind TompkinsSpecial to the Outlook I love this time of year as the seasons change and we enter fall. Primarily because of the much-needed change in temperature and beauty of nature but also because it is when I get to officially add another

FAU interim president gets backing

FAU interim president gets backing

October 16, 2023

Stacy Volnick By Ryan DaileyNews Service of Florida As Florida Atlantic University waits for its stalled presidential search to resume amid a state investigation into “anomalies” in the process, support is growing for Interim President Stacy Volnick to be offered the job on a permanent basis. The FAU Faculty Senate

Idalia agriculture losses pile up

Idalia agriculture losses pile up

October 16, 2023

After making landfall in Taylor County at category 3 strength, Hurricane Idalia caused more than $400 in damage.NSF photo by Mike Exline By Jim TurnerNews Service of Florida In the second preliminary report on agricultural damage from Hurricane Idalia, state officials estimated the Aug. 30 storm caused up to $447

Religion

Religion

October 16, 2023

What is the gift of prayer? Ronald W. Holmes, Ph.D.Special to Capital Outlook It is common for people to receive gifts for special occasions such as birthdays, holidays, weddings or anniversaries.  While these gifts are apropos for the event, the critical questions to be asked are: What is the gift

U.S. Supreme Court to hear Florida tech law

U.S. Supreme Court to hear Florida tech law

October 16, 2023

Chris Marchese By Jim SaundersNews Service of Florida The U.S. Supreme Court said it will take up a First Amendment fight about a 2021 Florida law that placed restrictions on major social-media companies. The Supreme Court said last Friday it will hear cases involving the Florida law and a similar

Dismantling ‘separate but equal’ is unfinished business 

Dismantling ‘separate but equal’ is unfinished business 

October 16, 2023

David W. Marshall As a sitting vice president, it remains to be seen if Kamala Harris will eventually follow the political pathway of Joe Biden and ultimately ascend to the highest office in the nation. Harris, who graduated from Howard University in 1986, has already made history by becoming the