GRAMBLING, LA – The Greater Grambling Chamber of Commerce hosted its 14th Annual Community Contributions Banquet on Thursday, October 16, 2025, at Grambling State University’s Black and Gold Room. The event brought together city officials, community leaders, business professionals, and residents for an evening of celebration, reflection, and recognition.

Councilwoman Mrs. Devaria Hudson Ponton served as Mistress of Ceremony, guiding the program with grace and warmth. She opened the evening by welcoming guests and emphasizing the Chamber’s ongoing commitment to honoring those who uplift and strengthen Grambling and the surrounding communities.

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Lena is a Grambling native and attended Grambling State University. While there, she majored in Journalism, and then went on to build a 20+ year career as a Writer/Producer in the entertainment industry....