3D-B stormwater facility wins the statewide environmental Project of the Year Award

3D-B stormwater facility wins the statewide environmental Project of the Year Award

June 11, 2024

Blueprint’s Stormwater Facility was awarded the environmental Project of the Year Award.Photo submitted Special to the Outlook The Blueprint Intergovernmental Agency was recently recognized by the Florida Chapter of the American Public Works Association and awarded the prestigious 2024 Environmental Project of the Year in the $5 – $25 million

Sorority awards Elrea Snellings-Gibbs Memorial Scholarships

Sorority awards Elrea Snellings-Gibbs Memorial Scholarships

June 11, 2024

Kiera JohnsonHaniah Edwards Special to the Outlook The Chi Upsilon Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated in partnership with The Ivy Connection, Incorporated, awarded scholarships to two students in Leon County. Both plan to enroll in an undergraduate program at an Historically Black College or University this fall. 

Federal government providing nearly $80 million to combat violent crime in U.S.

Federal government providing nearly $80 million to combat violent crime in U.S.

June 11, 2024

Despite signs that crime is down in some cities across America, the federal government has allocated $80 million to fight violent crime.NNPA photo submitted By Stacy M. BrownNNPA Newswire SeniorNational Correspondent@StacyBrownMedia U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland announced a multifaceted strategy to bolster law enforcement and community-based initiatives to combat violent

Supreme Court eases path for discrimination claims in job transfers

Supreme Court eases path for discrimination claims in job transfers

June 11, 2024

Sgt. Jatonya Clayborn-Muldrow By Stacy M. BrownNNPA Newswire SeniorNational Correspondent@StacyBrownMedia The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled in favor of a female police sergeant from St. Louis, making it easier for workers to pursue employment discrimination claims related to job transfers. The court sided with Sgt. Jatonya Clayborn-Muldrow, who alleged she

Haynes resigns from presidency of Rainbow/PUSH Coalition

Haynes resigns from presidency of Rainbow/PUSH Coalition

June 11, 2024

Rev. Frederick D. Haynes III By Hazel Trice EdneyTriceEdneyWire.com  Less than a year after the fanfare announcement that he will succeed the Rev. Jesse Jackson as leader of the Rainbow/PUSH Coalition, Rev. Frederick D. Haynes III announced his resignation amid what insiders described as a painful financial situation. Few details

Small business symposium speaker encourages mentorship

Small business symposium speaker encourages mentorship

June 11, 2024

Ted Parker, Director of Outreach and Vendor Diversity for Ajax Construction. By St. Clair MurraineOutlook Staff Writer A decision that Ted Parker made decades ago elevated him in the construction field to the point that he could confidently encouraged others to do the same. Parker told his audience at the

Graham remembered as ‘a friend and a consummate public servant’

Graham remembered as ‘a friend and a consummate public servant’

June 11, 2024

Bob Graham served two terms as the 38th governor of Florida.Photo by Paul J. Richards/AFP via Getty Images By Jim Turner and Dara KamNews Service of Florida As recollections and praise pour in for former U.S. senator and two-term Florida governor Bob Graham, Gov. Ron DeSantis ordered flags to be

Seeking answers

Seeking answers

June 11, 2024

CAJM leadership asks electedofficial for housing, crime solutions Members of the Tallahassee Nets made an appearance at last Tuesday’s CAJM meeting.Photo by St. Clair Murraine County Commissioner Bill Proctor (left) and City Commissioner Curtis Richardson take questions at the CAJM meeting.Photo by St. Clair Murraine Pastors Latricia Scriven (left) and

Baseball Hall of Fame to honor Aaron with statue; postal service to issue commemorative stamp

Baseball Hall of Fame to honor Aaron with statue; postal service to issue commemorative stamp

June 11, 2024

Hank Aaron By Stacy M. BrownNNPA Newswire SeniorNational Correspondent@StacyBrownMedia Fifty years ago, the sports world watched in awe as Hank Aaron shattered baseball’s most hallowed record, cementing his place as one of the game’s greatest legends. To celebrate the anniversary of that historic moment, the National Baseball Hall of Fame

Pope named defensive pass game coordinator and DB coach

Pope named defensive pass game coordinator and DB coach

June 11, 2024

Andre Pope Special to the Outlook James Colzie III continues to build his football staff at FAMU, naming  Andre Pope as the defensive pass game coordinator and defensive backs coach. “After the amazing amount of success we’ve had in the defensive backfield the last two years with Coach Morgan and