5-22-26 Issue
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Juneteenth Festival Coming Soon
The upcoming 2026 Juneteenth Heritage Festival theme, “Celebrate Freedom. Celebrate Every Mind,” reflects the festival’s commitment to honoring not only…
Fawn Weaver’s message to GSU’s Class of 2026: “Don’t lose hope, keep moving forward”
By Jae Newton GRAMBLING, La. — Nearly 500 graduates at Grambling State University’s Spring 2026 commencement ceremony received a message centered on perseverance. Serial entrepreneur…
Landry Recall Efforts Underway
An effort to recall Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry (R) began on May 4, 2026. Supporters of the recall have 180 days—or no later than October…
Grambling State Announces 2026 Soccer Signing Class Featuring 14 Newcomers
By: GSU Athletic Communications GRAMBLING, La. | The Grambling State women’s soccer program led by head coach Justin Wagar, has announced its 2026 signing class.…
AKA’sLeads Earth Day Efforts with Community Cleanup and Environmental Engagement
By Victoria Kent In celebration of Earth Day, members of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® Epsilon Psi Omega Chapter came together for a day of…
NAACP Hosts Freedom Fund Scholarship Awards
By Joice M. Dunn The Grambling National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) Branch celebrated its Freedom Fund/Scholarship Awards Banquet Saturday, April 25…
Grambling Connection Receives Award
Staff Report The Ruston-Lincoln Chamber of Commerce presented The Grambling Connection with a Workforce Development Grant given every year to help new businesses in the…
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Opinion
When Politicians Choose Who Votes, Democracy Dies
By Prentiss Smith For decades, I have watched America present itself as the world’s great experiment in democracy — imperfect, often hypocritical, but forever moving toward a more inclusive union. As a political chronicler and…
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As The World Turns
By Rusty Potter We’ve all heard the phrase, “As the world turns.” For most of us, it brings back memories of a television show filled with drama, heartbreak, and cliffhangers. But in real life, those…
Keep readingDon’t Wrestle With A Pig
By Rusty Potter There’s an old saying that is still true today: “Don’t wrestle with a pig. You’ll both get dirty, but the pig will enjoy it.” That simple country wisdom carries a powerful life…
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Grambling Secures $100K Grant for Park Upgrades
State Act 461 funding will boost playgrounds, restrooms and lighting at City Park and junior…
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Grambling honors area Veterans with luncheon
By Joice M. Dunn In honor of Veterans Day, the City of Grambling and Grambling…
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Teen Siblings From Grambling Release Their First Feature Film
Legend and Legacy Jones fund, produce, and star in Old Man’s Camp Grambling has always…
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