The Gramblinite
Sunday, June 29, 2025
James 4:10 says, Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and He shall lift you up. And Proverbs 21:1 complements this scripture by adding, The king’s heart is in the hand of the Lord, as the rivers of water: He turneth it withersoever He will. I don’t know about […]
Services was held for David Lee Lewis, retired criminal justice professor at Grambling State University, Thursday, June 19 at New Living Word Ministries in Ruston. He departed this life on Tuesday, June 10 at his home in Ruston. Mr. Lewis (fondly referred to as “Big Daddy”) was born July 25, […]
The Louisiana Baptist State Convention and Congress of Christian education will meet in Monroe July 20-25. The meeting will be the 135th annual session and the 24th annual congress. The convention will kick off with an annual musical Sunday at 7 p.m. in the Monroe Civic Center Theater. Registration will […]
I had been anticipating my return to Dear Old Grambling for a year before the reunion held May 23-25! I was looking forward to re-connecting with old friends and classmates … even seeing some old ‘flames.’ I had the privilege of driving to Louisiana from Virginia. It gave me the […]
At the dawn of the 21st century the energy politics is taking a new twist. Currently, our world is going through an energy crisis of unprecedented nature. Energy crisis is not a national crisis anymore than it’s an international crisis with America at the center. The gas price has doubled […]
It was sixth grade. I was an honor student and had the privilege of delivering the morning announcements. I had to stand on a milk crate to reach the silver microphone that was perched atop the filing cabinet in the front office. I cleared my throat, took a deep breath […]
For the first time in history, Grambling State University and Southern University held a joint alumni conference. The conference, held in New Orleans, featured activities such as business meetings, a life members breakfast, a boat ride, and banquet. Thomas N. Todd, a 1963 graduate of Southern and long-time supporter of […]
Grambling State University is known throughout the country and in most parts of the world. The university’s population is composed of a variety of faces and colors, but why do so many make GSU their choice? Some of the reasons students say they are attending Grambling range from family, scholarships, […]
Grambling’s Bingo Palace is on the road to success! Conveniently located in the Old Grambling Plaza, it is an environment for individuals seeking a place to relax or seek excitement. Owners Kyle Kershaw and Brett Sulzer have not only created an establishment where adults ages 21 and older can pass […]
Funeral service for William James Alexander Wiley II, was held Monday, May 26 at the New Rocky Valley Baptist Church inGrambling.Wiley is the second born child of the late William James Alexander Wiley I and Elizabeth Wiley. He was born in Montgomery Alabama, on August 2, 1919. He received his […]