Omarion Deshawn Rushing, graduate of Simsboro High School, was awarded a $2500 scholarship from the local HBCU Boosters recently.

“There were a number of quality applicants for the scholarship, but Rushing was announced the winner,” said Jim Maryland, president of the HBCU Boosters.

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Joice Mangham Dunn was University Editor at Grambling State University August, 1977 - 16 July, 2016. She has 39 years of experience as a writer/layout/designer. Joice made it her business to write stories,...