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Bayou Classic location still unsettled, conflicting reports

June 18, 2020June 18, 2020 Free PressBreaking News

It’s an annual “happening” in Louisiana and since 1974, and only once has it been played outside of New Orleans, and its 2020 future seems to be in limbo. This week Southern University Athletic Director Roman Banks announced that the Bayou…

Bayou Classic, New Orleans

Bayou Classic: Miss Grambling State and Miss Southern A&M share childhood friendship

November 27, 2019 Free PressSubmissions

HBCU Queens go head-to-head supporting opposite sides of 46-year rivalry Grambling, La – They will be on opposite sides of the Bayou Classic field for the annual competition, but Miss Southern A&M University, Alacia Brew, and Miss Grambling State University,…

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Ponton, former women’s basketball coach named VP at Grambling State

July 1, 2017July 1, 2017 Robert WrightBreaking News

David “Rusty” Ponton has been named Vice President for Student Affairs at Grambling State University. The post that he has already held in an interim capacity becomes official on July 1, 2017. Ponton, 53, is no stranger to Grambling State…

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--- This week in 2012 Rev. Rodney McMcfarland warned that a planned takeover of Neville High School as a charter, led by Susan Weaver with Brent Vidrine as its principal, could be the handwriting on the wall for black students. He felt it was a reaction to the leadership of Kathleen Harris, the black superintendent. He urged Board President Verbon Muhammad to support her or the Neville Charter plan would go through. Muhammad voted against Dr. Harris' plans. Read More (11)

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