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Gun buyback aims to save lives
Pinkie M. Whitfield Executive Editor The National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives’ North Florida Chapter (NOBLE) wants your gun. They are even willing to pay you for it to keep it from falling into the hands of a juvenile or worse, being used to commit a violent crime. “We have seen a spike in [...]
United Way head pens spy novel
Ricardo Lewis Associate Editor Ken Armstrong sat on his couch watching the movies “Sniper” and “Sniper 2.” What was supposed to be a lazy day of relaxation would eventually turn into the inspiration for his first book. “After watching the movies I began thinking, what if the President had a secret assassin that was his [...]
2010 Election Guide County Commission District 5
Kimberly Dantica Contributing Writer City commission candidate Kristin Dozier is “going back to school” to build economic development without risking environmental sustainability. “We need to have new ideas on economic development by utilizing the resources the universities provide which are future entrepreneurs, engineers and doctors. Right now 7-8 people who are graduating from engineering look [...]
Deltas award 14 scholarships
The members of the Tallahassee Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. held their Delta Economic Lifetime Township Achievement Award and Scholarship Presentation at the Leon County Public Library. Fourteen graduating seniors from local high schools received between $250 and $1000 each. Dr. Alfreda D. Blackshear, a local physician was also honored at the [...]
Love and Faith relocates
RICARDO LEWIS Associate Editor The Love and Faith Community Church (LFCC) is pleased to announce its move to a new location. The new location for the church is 1410 East Indianhead Drive. In celebration of this exciting transition, LFCC will host a weekend full of events which begin July 30 and will conclude on August [...]
Discipline, caring and tradition right mix for Raiders
SEAN BLACKMON Contributing Writer There were not a lot of opportunities for young African-American men in Hubbard, Ohio when Rudy Hubbard was growing up. He had no idea of the places his talents and commitment would take him. The youngest son of George Sr., and Margaret Hubbard grew up in a lower middle class neighborhood, [...]
Low FCAT test scores under review
Reginald Alceus Outlook Staff Writer On July 1, Florida Education Commissioner Dr. Eric J. Smith announced the results of the 2010 Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT) for grades 4-11 in the areas of mathematics, reading, writing and science. Although the results show a definite increase in the percent of proficient scores at the middle and [...]
EDC’s programs drive growth
Reginald Alceus Outlook Staff Writer For years, the Tallahassee and Leon County Economic Development Council has strived to enrich the social stability of the region’s existing businesses while working toward attracting new ones. As the current local and national economy remains troubled, the Council continues to find and develop strategies to sustain Florida’s grand capital. [...]
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