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The wait is finally over. After waiting for what felt like forever, Erykah Badu is finally coming home! Three weeks ago the Favrot Student Union Board shocked their GramFam Instagram followers by dropping the Homecoming concert fliers. Many followers were thrilled, including a large number of alumni who eagerly began to prepare their return.    […]

Grambling State University’s annual High School Day, where high school students come to see what GSU has to offer, was Saturday. The number of the student who attended this year’s high school day was more than double from last year.   BREYANNA ROBINSON/The Yearbook A rock-climbing wall was part of the entertainment for more than […]

Some people in northern Louisiana do not know who James “Shack” Harris is or what he has done to change history. But after Carroll High School named its field house after Harris last week, more people will learn his story.    James “Shack” Harris “That’s good for the history, a lot of people do not […]

Tickets and tables are still available for purchase for the 8th annual Greater Grambling Chamber of Commerce Community Contributions Banquet Thursday, October 15 at the Ruston Civic Center.  Five area residents and two businesses will be honored at the event, which begins at 6 p.m. with a wine and cheese reception followed by the banquet […]

It was his desire to move the needle in his career and mature as a journalist that led The Gramblinte’s former editor-in-chief to apply for a fellowship for one of the biggest news organizations in the world.    Justin Madden Justin Madden, 25, was announced one of the six Reuters-National Association of Black Journalists fellows. […]

He’s the future Grambling hall of famer that never scored a touchdown, the tuxedoed showstopper with the voice   Courtesty photo The Voice of Grambling walks to the pressbox to announce a football game.  that fills The Hole, with a sound as recognizable as the World Famed Tiger Marching Band.  Eddie G. Robinson Jr., Doug […]

The Grambling State University’s 48th Annual Career Fair was held in the Black and Gold Room recently. The name of the event was the Lonnie Smith Career Fair, named to honor a longtime placement director at GSU.  The fair offered several opportunities to receive internships, entry-level jobs, and graduate schools’ information.  There were representatives from […]

The Grambling State University’s 48th Annual Career Fair was held in the Black and Gold Room recently. The name of the event was the Lonnie Smith Career Fair, named to honor a longtime placement director at GSU.  The fair offered several opportunities to receive internships, entry-level jobs, and graduate schools’ information.  There were representatives from […]

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. 25 at Eddie Robinson Stadium. […]

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. 25 at Eddie Robinson Stadium. […]