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Trustees Voice Desire to Keep 30-year Joint Engineering Program

February 17, 2015

By Keytron Hill Outlook Writer The topic of marriage and not a divorce was the presiding factor discussed at Florida A&M University’s (FAMU) Feb. 6 trustee board meeting regarding the split of the joint FAMU-FSU College of Engineering (E-College). Some issues discussed included the lack of funding that has

Saving the Environment One Tree at a Time

February 17, 2015

By Kathryn N. Jones Outlook Writer The smell of dirt filled the trail of Lafayette Heritage Trail Park where more than 120 new trees were planted in honor of Arbor Day on Jan. 31. Many volunteers participated in the Arbor Day event in the community where trees were planted

Tabernacle’s Men Offer Tasty Food and Lively Fashions

February 17, 2015

By Keytron Hill Outlook Writer The men’s ministry of Tabernacle Missionary Baptist Church put on their aprons and chef hats, while some dressed to impress, to put on a taster’s choice sampler and a fashion show for the members of their church and the community. The Walker Ford Community

Big Bend Minority Chamber Seeks to Empower Women

February 17, 2015

By Eric M. Winkfield Special to the Outlook Women business owners from around the city gathered at Florida A&M University’s Meek-Eaton Black Archives Research Center to network, train and to stay current with the trends for

Robinson Named Interim AD

February 17, 2015

By Vasty Paul Outlook Writer Earl D’Wayne Robinson has been named the interim athletic director at Florida A&M University after the sudden death of former Athletic Director (AD), Nelson Townsend, who passed away due to a heart attack during a routine meeting on Jan. 8 Robinson was named

Hawkins Revels in her Trifecta Celebration

February 17, 2015

By Navael Fontus Outlook Writer She was elated. She was excited. And, most importantly, she was thankful. Attorney Judith Hawkins was glowing as she was the center of attention at her Roast n’ Toast at the Donald L. Tucker Civic Sunday to celebrate the opening of her new

BGCBB Named Organization of the Year

February 17, 2015

By Jayla Wilson Outlook Writer In the six months that Lee Wagner has been executive director for Boys and Girls of the Big Bend (BGCBB), his continuous goal to be role model to the “Club Kids” of the community has gotten him and his staff recognized as the organization of

FAMU Trustees to Weigh-In on Joint Engineering Program

February 17, 2015

By Angeline J. Taylor Outlook Executive Editor All eyes were on 22-year-old Nojy Augustin in Florida A&M University’s (FAMU) fall commencement ceremony in December. Augustin was the only student to take part in commencement exercises from the Florida

Madison County Grandma Seeks Christmas Help

December 18, 2014

Bessie Warren is shown here with her 17-year-old grandson Laidarieus Gillyard By Kyle-Kyson Clark Outlook Writer There’s no question about what’s important to Bessie Warren. Warren’s life revolves around caring and raising her two grandchildren. Warren, a Madison County 54-year-old, has accepted the role of mother and father for her