Two student organizations came together, Upsilon Phi Upsilon Fraternity, Inc. and Omega Tau Pi Sorority, Inc., to form unity and expand their services throughout campus by hosting a week-full of events. Both organizations atended a church service at The Church of the Champions in Grambling on Sunday to start the […]
Author: Francheska Howard
Alumnus gives words of advice
Tuesday, Dr. Alvin Washington was featured at the Grambling State University Distinguished Alumni Series. Dr. Washington, a clinical professor for Southern University Law Center’s mediation, also teaches a conflict resolution at the Southern University Graduate School. The professor has served as vice president of Grambling States University National Alumni Association. […]
St. Luke’s Episcopal to celebrate history
St. Luke’s Episcopal Chapel will hold its annual celebration honoring the life of the Reverend Absalom Jones on Sunday, Feb. 15. The celebration will begin with the Eucharist Service at 10 a.m., followed by a luncheon at the church, 538 South Main St, Grambling. Absalom Jones was born a slave […]
Constable spreads awareness
Grambling has a new constable who plans to make the city’s residents, as well as Grambling State University students aware of the importance of the office. “I would first like to thank the citizens for their vote and support,” said Larry Jones, newly elected constable. “I had a vision when […]
Education board imposes new training for pre-school teachers
BESE decided that pre-school teachers, who currently have few requirements other than that they be at least 18 years old, must receive training in the care and development of young children. Pre-school teachers will be required to earn at least a child development associate credential by 2019.
King Solomon Baptist Church to hold licensing service Sunday
The King Solomon Baptist Church will hold a Licensing Service on Sunday at 3 p.m. The church is located at 372 Saltworks Road in Sibley. The speaker will be Evangelist Linite Feaster, daughter of the house. Min. Rodney E. Williams, pastor, Evangelist Cynthia K. Williams, first lady, and the church […]
The Living Gospel Church to hold regular Bible study, service
The Living Gospel Church invites all Grambling students and staff to a life changing experience with God. The church is located at 715 W. California Ave. in Ruston. College night is held every other Tuesday at 7 p.m. at the church. Living Gospel also holds Bible Study on Thursday at […]
Workshop on writing grants to be held in Shreveport Feb. 5-6
The Shreveport Police Regional Training Academy and Grant Writing USA will present a two-day grants workshop in Shreveport on Feb. 5-6. The training is applicable to grant seekers across all disciplines. The class will teach how to find grants and how to write winning grant proposals. Beginning and experienced grant […]
Domestic Abuse Resistance Team to sponsor dating violence seminar
The Domestic Abuse Resistance Team (DART) will sponsor a “Love Can Be Blind” seminar Feb. 12. The event will be held in the Grambling Favrot Student Union Room 243 at 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. DART is requesting those in attendance to wear the color orange in support of dating […]
Operation Jump Start training help available for entrepreneurs
Operation Jump Start is a hands-on, 36-hour training program designed to help aspiring and existing entrepreneurs determine the feasibility of their business ideas while building essential business planning and preparation skills. The program will continue through Thursday Feb. 17. The meeting times are set for 6 p.m.–9 p.m. located in […]