Father’s Day is approaching quicker than I thought. What can I get my father to show him that I appreciate him and all that he does? As I think of something, I also wonder why we in America wait until Father’s Day to show our appreciation? In my generation, there are some fathers who don’t stick […]
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Guest Columnist
“Hello, welcome to Highlights.” These were the words I used to introduce myself to the Grambling family every week from 1973 to 2009 on a radio show of that name I hosted on KGRM radio. That was a period that helped me to better know the strong historical connection between Grambling State University and the […]
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Guest Columnist
“Hello, welcome to Highlights.” These were the words I used to introduce myself to the Grambling family every week from 1973 to 2009 on a radio show of that name I hosted on KGRM radio. That was a period that helped me to better know the strong historical connection between Grambling State University and the […]
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Student Perspective
A father can be known as many things such as a deadbeat, a sperm donor, sole provider, protector, man of the house, community leader or even a father to the fatherless. Now I know it may be sort of cliché, but for most of my life I was reared in a single-parent household by my […]
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High school foundation’s charter application moves forward
The Grambling High Foundation’s charter application continues to move forward. The foundation submitted an application to the Louisiana Department of Education on March 6 to convert the Grambling State University Laboratory Schools into a Type 2 K-12 charter school. The school would be called the Grambling Laboratory Charter School. Converting the schools to a charter […]
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GSU lab schools hold end-of-the year activities
Eighth grade class holds Recognition/Awards Day Grambling Middle school’s eighth grade Recognition/Academic Awards Day program was held on Friday, May 15 in the school gymnasium. The program, which recognized the students’ academic achievements for the 2014-2015 school year was well attended by parents and supporters of the laboratory school. TONY VALENTINO/Courtesy photo The eighth […]
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Monroe-Grambling Links present seven young men of excellence
Trace Payne was crowned Mr. Beau 2015 at the Monroe-Grambling Chapter of the Links, Incorporated biennial beautillion, recently. The theme for the beautillion was Creating a Healthy Legacy for Young Men of Excellence. Payne said, “It was a good experience. I met a lot of distinguished people, and I was shown how to be a […]
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Father’s Day emotions run high
Father’s Day is fast approaching, while young and old sit patiently and prepare for the only day that honors the fathers in this country. Some fathers find the day patronizing to their positions as fathers. Some are excited to celebrate their first Father’s Day. On this holiday, fathers are celebrated for all of their […]
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Next Top Model Scholarship winners revealed
Last week on April 9th, Ginia Smith showcased the finale of “Grambling’s Next Top Model” competition. The season began with the top 10 male and female models that made it past auditions and onto the show. The evening opened with the singing of “Queen To Be” to kick off the night, which included performances and […]
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First mayor’s widow becomes a centenarian
Eula Turner Woodard Celebrated her 100th Birthday on Saturday, April 4 surrounded by family and friends making her a centurion. Although Woodard’s orginial birthday was Sunday, April 12, over one hundred relatives and friends gathered at New Rocky Valley Baptist Church in Grambling to wish the wife of the first mayor of Grambling, B.T. Woodard, […]