Wednesday, July 30, 2025
The Capital City Bank. Photo submitted by Devin Harrison. Geographically isolated areas or banks deserts are not necessarily isolated from the world, however, urban communities are often neglected by banks. Bank deserts are an area with a radius of 10-miles with inadequate banking services. “Approximately 20% of U.S. household use […]
Florida A&M head coach Willie Simmons made it known in his weekly press conference Tuesday that FAMU is in control of its own destiny. The Rattlers will host the Morgan State Bears this week after coming off of a much-needed bye and look to remain undefeated in the Mid-Eastern Athletic […]
Hampton Inn & Suites located on Railroad Avenue Photo submitted by Kayla Carter Florida A&M University’s Homecoming weekend has come and gone. Besides the activities and events that took place on campus, the talk around town about the dramatic increase in hotel prices for a weekend stay. Travelers tend to […]
Photo submitted by Detroyia Hardy Recruiters from more than 70 law schools attended Florida A&M University’s Law Day on Tuesday in hopes of recruiting HBCU students to attend their schools. The 28th annual recruitment fair was held in the Lawson Center. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., students of all […]
Wilson Sanchez's mobile home in Marianna was badly damaged during Hurricane Michael. Photo submitted by Samuel Barnes MARIANNA – A Marianna man is trying to figure out what is next for him and his family after Hurricane Michael badly damaged their home. Wilson Sanchez and his family evacuated their home […]
Melanie Mitchell, Monique Mitchell and Melissa Mitchell Photo submitted by Monique Mitchell Monique Mitchell is proof that hard work pays off. Mitchell, a publicist at the Cartoon Network, got her start at Florida A&M. As a third-generation Rattler, Mitchell always knew that FAMU would be her home. The Rattler spirit […]
Heussner Homes logo Photo courtesy of Heussner Homes FSU student Garret Heussner and FAMU grad Kerry Hartley have joined forces to create a real-estate company. Heussner, 19, is a studying clinical professions and serves as the CEO of Heussner Homes. Hartley, 22, who majored in environmental studies at FAMU, serves […]
Family Worship and Praise Center is collecting items to donate to victims of Hurricane Michael. Photo submitted by Yayri Hazell Family Worship and Praise Center is collecting items for a Hurricane Michael relief drive. The church is encouraging the community to donate to help families and children who have been […]
Table & DJ set-up for the block party Photo submitted by Kiana Bryant Dream Defenders Action and Color of Change PAC came together Saturday to host a block party called “Pregame to the Polls.” Participating organizations included Vote Mob, Florida Student Power Network, HBCU Climate Change Consortium, Florida A&M University […]
FAMU's Marching 100 and members in Alpha Xi chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc. walk to bring awareness to breast cancer. Photo credit: Rochard Moricette The Alpha Xi chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity hosted its inaugural Breast Cancer Awareness walk with the Marching 100 Saturday morning on Florida […]