Funeral services were held for Dr. William H. Horton Wednesday, Dec. 9 at 11 a.m. at New Bethel Missionary Baptist Church in Shreveport. Dr. Horton was an associate professor in the Department of History at Grambling State University. Dr. William Horton Dr. Horton was to the union of the […]
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Still a family affair after leaving GSU
The Grambling State Alumni Affairs Office works from the inside out. The office work with GUNNA Grambling University National Alumni Association). This is the only department whose job is to keep all GramFam tied as one. Courtesy photo Grambling State alumni enjoy the Homecoming game October 24. The GSU […]
Eddie G. Robinson Stadium improvements will score big
Grambling State University officials are seeking options to renovate the Eddie G. Robinson Memorial Stadium. How do we value the history and tradition of the greatest coach of all-time? File photo Eddie G. Robinson Stadium It’s a question Grambling State interim athletic director, Obadiah Simmons, will soon answer about […]
Campus minister talks about his faith
The Minister The Message and The Masses is relevant to fulfilling the true purpose of existence. The lifestyle of the Ministers of the gospel as well as the message that they preach is of utmost importance in presentation to this generation. Rev. C. Dewayne Hollins There is an importance […]
A look back into Coach Fobbs’ 2nd season and the 2015 football season
Tis the season for a SWAC Football Championship game, but before we go there let’s recap the Grambling State University Tigers football season. The team started their second season under head coach Broderick Fobbs in Berkeley, California against a PAC 12 Conference school, University of California Berkeley Golden Bears. The […]
GSU QB Williams receives excellence award
Johnathan Williams, Grambling State University’s quarterback, received one of two United States Marine Corps Excellence in Leadership Awards during a special Bayou Classic lunch last Friday. Audry Thompson, a Southern University defensive lineman, received the other. Before the big battle on the field Saturday, the Grambling State and Southern football […]
GSU vs. ASU SWAC title game preview
Grambling State University is aiming for its first SWAC title since 2011 as they take on the Alcorn State University Braves in a highly anticipated rematch for the conference championship Saturday. The Tigers continued to roll through conference opponents as they extended their conference-winning streak to nine games with a […]
Doug enters Bucs’ ‘Ring of Honor’
When the Tampa Bay Buccaneers take on the Atlanta Falcons Sunday, it will be more than just a regular football game to Grambling legend and alumnus Doug Williams, including his family. The Zachary native will be inducted into the Buccaneers’ Ring of Honor and will have his name displayed in […]
LETTER TO THE EDITOR
The family of Dr. Willie Byrd Dillard Ford would like to express its sincere gratitude for the many acts of kindness expressed in memory of her transition. Whether it was in the form of a telephone calls, a card, a monetary gift, food /beverages, words of comfort, hugs, tears, visits […]
Most effective way to boycott is economic
As evidenced by the atrocious footages of Laquan McDonald’s execution, black lives in the United States are devalueed, regarded as subordinate and, in this case, the black body is used for target practice. On the cusp of the holiday season activists are demanding justice for Laquan McDonald and the many, […]