On Friday the American Cancer Society Relay for Life of Lincoln Parish hosted the Lincoln Parish Purple Bowl. The game, Grambling High versus Cedar Creek, was held in Eddie G. Robinson Stadium. MELANIE C. THOMAS/Courtesy photo Purple balloons are released during GHS halftime activities for the “Purple Out” Friday, Sept. […]

On Friday the American Cancer Society Relay for Life of Lincoln Parish hosted the Lincoln Parish Purple Bowl. The game, Grambling High versus Cedar Creek, was held in Eddie G. Robinson Stadium. MELANIE C. THOMAS/Courtesy photo Purple balloons are released during GHS halftime activities for the “Purple Out” Friday, Sept. […]

Pauline Lee was among the hundreds turning out to honor and wish Doris Robinson goodbye, and she brought a special gift. Doris had given me a silver bracelet that belonged to her. I remember when we would talk she would say ‘We go way, way, way back.’ I would have […]

The sound of music filled the air as Grambling State University began its annual Founder’s Day Fellowship Breakfast. The event was held Monday in the schools Black and Gold Room with many of GSU alumni, employees and community members in attendance. The school observed its 114th anniversary with a week-long […]

Retired Sergeant First Class (SFC) William J. Rutledge of Grambling was recognized at the Korea-Vietnam Veterans Honors Luncheon held at Barksdale Air Force Base in Shreveport on Friday, Sept. 18.  Rutledge was presented the Korea Ambassador for Peace Medal.  “It was wonderful; I was met at the front door and […]

Grambling State University will commemorate the 114th anniversary of its founding with a celebration of events beginning Sept. 28. The theme for the 2015 Founder’s Week celebration is  “ONE GRAMBLING:  Honoring History, Keeping Promises and Fulfilling Dreams.”   Alumnus Eddie Martin, senior vice president at Bank of America, will be […]

The coronation of Miss Grambling State University was on Sept. 17 in T.H. Harris Auditorium.  The newly crowned Joiya Smith began her night with a Mardi Gras theme, and an exquisite entrance, with a second line, emulating New Orleans’ famous parade tradition.   Smith entered on a float and was […]

Being the wife of a football coach can be just as busy as the coach’s life — from meetings, to practice, to travelling, and let’s not forget keeping things in order at home. With over 100 years in total football experience, all eight of Grambling’s football coaches’ wives have been […]

It was a somber day in the community as the “first lady” of Grambling State University, Doris Robinson, wife of legendary GSU football coach Eddie G. Robinson, passed away Wednesday morning at the age of 96. File photo Doris Robinson stands between (l) former La. senator J. Bennett Johnson and […]

As a child my favorite movie was Coming to America. My favorite genre of music was rock. Never did I think that I’d see the two collide into one style until I walked into my first lecture at Grambling State University.  To my right I saw a mirage of animal […]