Your doctor could be drunk, addicted to drugs or outright incompetent, but other physicians may not blow the whistle.A new survey finds that many American physicians fail to report troubled colleagues to authorities, believing that someone else will take care of it, that nothing will happen if they act or […]
Author: AP Medical Writer Carla K. Johnson
Gospel singer Walter Hawkins services set for Wednesday
Ripon, CA – Walter Hawkins’, the Grammy Award-winning gospel singer/composer and pastor of Oakland’s Love Center Church, funeral services will be held July 21 at 11 a.m. at the Paramount Theater.Hawkins died July 11th at his home in Ripon. For the last two years, Hawkins battlled pancreatic cancer. He was […]
Private weekend funeral services to be held for Steinbrenner
NEW YORK – George Steinbrenner, who rebuilt the New York Yankees into a sports empire with a mix of bluster and big bucks that polarized fans all across America, died Tuesday. He had just celebrated his 80th birthday July 4. Private ceremonies will be held during the weekend in Florida. […]
Grambling community remembers three Tiger legends
Funeral services were held for three Grambling State University former Tiger football players who recently turned in their equipment for the final time. A service for James “Hound Dog” Hunter was held on Thursday, Aug. 5 at Hope United Methodist Church in Southfield, Mich. A second service was held in […]
GSU golden graduates reflect on reunion
The spring 2010 commencement was a memorable occasion for 10 graduates from the class of 1960 who received their golden reunion certificates. They walked across the stage once again at Grambling State University. The festivities took place over the commencement weekend. The activities included a luncheon in the GSU President’s […]
GSU nabs SWAC All-Sports title
Birmingham, Ala. – Grambling State University captured the Southwestern Athletic Conference All-Sports title, the 2010 James Frank Award, outdistancing Jackson State by 7.0 points in the cumulative totals for 18 varsity men’s and women’s sports the league sponsors. Alabama State finished third overall.Grambling’s men’s teams captured the 2009-10 C.D. Henry […]
Maybe a new ‘step’ for Grambling?
Stephric “Step” Garrett announced his plans as a candidate for mayor of the City of Grambling. The 35-year-old hopeful is a native of Folson, and a 1993 graduate of Covenington High School. “I’ve been a 16 year resident of this great city. During my time here, I have grown to […]
Seven qualify in mayoral race
Seven people met the qualifications to run for Grambling’s mayoral seat in the Oct. 2 elections. Qualifying began July 7 and ended July 9. Candidates qualifying include Martha Andrus, Edward Jones, Alvin Bradley, Gary Dupree, Robert Wiley, and John Williams. Grambling businessman and former banker Robert Wiley announced his intention […]
Crime spreads in Arkansas town
Crossett, Ark. is a town of 5,381 that is noted for having a cost of living nearly 25 percent lower than the national average. The town recently had two murders. Demontrius Webb was killed by a .38 caliber handgun. Antonio Robinson of Pine Bluff was charged with first degree murder […]
Biting off all he can Chu
Local designer Michael “Mykal Chu” McClendon is establishing himself as a viable fashion force to be reckoned with. The Louisiana Tech fashion-merchandising senior is connected to his family, identity and craft. “I want people to know I dress the way I dress because this is my passion and my love, […]