Dade Street prodigy returns to help change young lives

Dade Street prodigy returns to help change young lives

September 19, 2023

Stephanie Tolbert is changing young girls’ lives through her organization Sisters.Photo by St. Clair Murraine By St. Clair MurraineOutlook Staff Writer Long before Dade Street Community Center had a name change almost 20 years ago, Stephanie Tolbert was a regular participant in almost every program that was offered. She was

A landmark is gone

A landmark is gone

September 19, 2023

Pye keeps father’s legacy alive at new Classic Cuts Barber Shop location A demolition crew prepares to take away the ruble that was left of the building that once housed Classic Cuts Barber Shop.Photo by St. Clair Murraine Ben Pye (left) puts the finishing touch on Robert Lee Jackson’s haircut.Photo

Idalia losses estimated at $3B-$5B

Idalia losses estimated at $3B-$5B

September 19, 2023

Hurricane Idalia knocked over a canopy of a gas station in Perry.Photo special to the Outlook By Ryan DaileyNews Service of Florida Several hours after Hurricane Idalia hit, Gov. Ron DeSantis went to rural Taylor County, where debris, downed trees and some power lines littered the roads. The Category 3

Community celebrates Self-Help Credit Union’s Tallahassee branch open house

Community celebrates Self-Help Credit Union’s Tallahassee branch open house

September 19, 2023

Community members Alexander Jordan, Talethia Edwards, realtor Rodney Daniels Self-Help’s City Executive Adner Marcelin.Photo submitted Special to the Outlook The Tallahassee community recently came together to celebrate the grand opening of the Self-Help Credit Union’s latest branch. The event was marked by a vibrant open house that showcased the institution’s

Athletes, fans help Boosters kickoff fall sports season

Athletes, fans help Boosters kickoff fall sports season

September 19, 2023

McDonald’s chief personnel administrator Christian Holley (fifth from left) presented a $14,500 check to the Rattler Boosters during their fund-raising event at Lawson Center.Photo by Jeremy Anderson A lively crowd listened to coach Willie Simmons during the Rattler Boosters Fall Sports Kickoff luncheon.Photo by Jeremy Anderson Special to The Outlook

Effort underway to save houses loaded with Black history

Effort underway to save houses loaded with Black history

September 19, 2023

These two houses located at 672 and 674 West Saint Augustine Street might be saved if they could be relocated in time.Photo by St. Clair Murraine By St. Clair MurraineOutlook Staff Writer Two houses tied to some deep-rooted Black history in Tallahassee is fast approaching the 11th hour to avert

Gun violence leads to call for special legislative session

Gun violence leads to call for special legislative session

September 19, 2023

County Commissioner Bill Proctor (left) responds to a question at last Thursday’s press conference.Photo by St. Clair Murraine By St. Clair MurraineOutlook Staff Writer Rising gun violence has infuriated leaders in Tallahassee to the point that they have appealed to Gov. Ron DeSantis to call a special legislative session to

What brings me hope

What brings me hope

September 19, 2023

A message of hope was presented to people facing challenges in Africa Rosalind Tompkins (left) presented a HOPEE Award to Gaopalelwe Seleka during a stop in Pretoria, South Africa.Photo submitted Members of the Revival Baptist Church in Pretoria, South Africa, celebrate with Lady Gao (center) after she was presented a

Leon County property owners to receive notices of proposed taxes

Leon County property owners to receive notices of proposed taxes

September 19, 2023

Akin Akinyemi Special to the Outlook Leon County Property Appraiser Akin Akinyemi has mailed legally required Notices of Proposed Property Taxes to Leon County property owners. While not a bill, the notices provide owners with their property values as of Jan. 1, 2023, applicable exemptions, and estimated taxes based upon

Kilpatrick elected chairman of TCC District Board of Trustees

Kilpatrick elected chairman of TCC District Board of Trustees

September 19, 2023

Jonathan Kilpatrick Special to the Outlook  Tallahassee Community College District Board of Trustees elected Jonathan Kilpatrick as chair at their recent meeting.  Kilpatrick was appointed to the board in 2014 by Gov. Rick Scott. He represents Wakulla County and takes the gavel from outgoing chair Eugene Lamb, Jr. Kilpatrick has