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Uncle Nearest CEO and NY Times Best Selling Author To Speak at GSU Commencement
GRAMBLING, LA — Grambling State University has announced that Fawn Weaver, the visionary founder and CEO of Uncle Nearest Premium…
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…
Grambling Secures $100K Grant for Park Upgrades
State Act 461 funding will boost playgrounds, restrooms and lighting at City Park and junior rec field Staff Report GRAMBLING — The City of Grambling…
Grambling honors area Veterans with luncheon
By Joice M. Dunn In honor of Veterans Day, the City of Grambling and Grambling State University combined efforts to show appreciation to the community…
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Opinion
Don’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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The Power of Education: A Lesson from King Solomon
By Rusty Potter When King Solomon was given the opportunity to ask God for anything, he did not request wealth, fame, or power. Instead, he humbly asked for wisdom and knowledge. This decision not only…
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Grambling State University: A Legacy Worth Supporting
By Prentiss Smith I grew up in Ruston, La, just a few miles from Grambling State University, which was really cool. It warms my heart to think about all the good times my friends and…
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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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Main Street Minute
By Amri Warren Main Street Grambling is moving from ideas to action with a goal…
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Grambling State Defense Racks Up Eight Sacks in 13-10 win over Alabama A&M
By GSU Athletics GRAMBLING, La | The Grambling State University football earned a gritty 13-10…
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