It was time for a celebration at Grambling State University. It’s not every day the school gets $50,000 for student scholarships. GSU students welcomed nationally syndicated radio show host Tom Joyner with “We Love Tom Joyner” and “Thanks Allstate” signs as he dropped off the big check. The World […]
Author: TIERRA SMITH
MLK luncheon honors leaders
Grambling awarded five recipients and one company at the Martin Luther King Jr. Distinguished Leadership Award Luncheon. The lunch was held in the Black and Gold Room in the Favrot Student Union. The guest list was full of many political figures of Grambling and surrounding areas, including democrate distrct […]
Coach Fobbs introduces first recruiting class
Grambling State University’s new head football coach Broderick Fobbs completed his first recruiting class on National Signing Day, Feb. 6. He added 11 new additions to the team with hopes of adding five more, which will be a total of 16 signees. “I’m very impressed with the signees,” […]
Black quarterback wins Super Bowl
It is not every day a second year starter tops a legendary quarterback like Peyton Manning. Russell Wilson is the exception. Sunday night Wilson led the Seahawks to their first win ever in franchise history in a landslide victory, 48-3. This win is significant in more ways than one. […]
Top Dawg Entertainment
With six upcoming projects, I believe it’s safe to say the first runner up from the group definitely sets the tone. Isaiah Rashad, who is one of the new kids on the block, just released his freshman album entitled Cilvia. “Cilvia,” also is the name of Rashad’s car that broke […]
Bad blood lingers
One of the Southwestern Athletic Conference’s biggest rivalalries will be battling it out for the last time in regular season: Grambling State University and Southern University. The Saturday home game is definitely one of the biggest games of the year. SU’s Lady Jaguars have been very successful this season, […]
Being Mary Jane
Does first place always hold the prize? Or is being in second place better? Tuesday night on Being Mary Jane, the episode before the big finale was nothing less than JUICY!!!! Mary Jane found herself in a very awkward situation; as she met the wife for the third time, […]
Is it BeyHive or BeyCrazy?
Although Beyonce has always been a so-called “sex symbol,” her recent work has been sexier than ever. From her lyrics to her provocative performances, Beyonce has clearly changed her look and sound along with her newfound family life. Knowles is now a mother and a married woman. Her husband, […]
Recipients receive MLK awards
Grambling State University award recipients include Monroe mayor, state elected officials, an Arcadia couple, an NBA legend and Shreveport Federal Credit Union are among those to be honored on Tuesday, Feb. 4. Grambling State University announces six illustrious recipients will be presented awards at the third annual Dr. […]
Former Grambling resident dies
Jophery Brown, a former Grambling State University baseball standout and later a professional stuntman, has died from complications of cancer treatment. “He was one of the best guys you’ll ever want to know,” older brother Calvin Brown, 78, said. He was a good brother and he was the greater voice […]