Youngest HBCU President Installed at Grambling State
Dr. Martin Lemelle Jr. becomes the youngest serving HBCU president in the country at Grambling State University. His investiture ceremony takes place September 6....
Severe Houston Storms Kill 4, Cause Widespread Damage
Severe storms with 100 mph winds hit Houston, killing four people and leaving nearly a million without power across Texas and Louisiana....
Shooting, Car Flip in New Orleans: Woman Killed, Four Hurt
A shooting and car flip incident in New Orleans left one woman dead and four others injured. The tragic event highlights ongoing safety concerns in...
Graduation Trip Ends in Tragic Death of 3 Family
A devastating car accident during a New Orleans graduation trip claimed three family members, including parents and their 16-year-old McMain High School student....
Woman Kills Shovel-Wielding Intruder Protecting Children
A Louisiana woman fatally shot a masked intruder armed with a shovel who broke into her Hammond home while defending her children. The incident occurred...
Woman Unable to Abort Skull-less Fetus in Her State
Nancy Davis, a Louisiana woman, cannot get an abortion despite her fetus having acrania, a condition where the skull doesn't form. She must travel out...
5-week-old Baby Killed In Louisiana Police Car Chase
A 5-week-old infant died in Louisiana after her mother fled police following alleged Walmart theft. The high-speed chase ended in a fatal crash....
Louisiana Mother Charged After SUV Crash Injures 11 Children
Louisiana mother Leticia Brothers was charged with child cruelty after crashing her SUV with all 11 children inside. None of the children were buckled up...
Grambling State Honors Late Alumni at Commencement
Grambling State University honors late alumni Natalie Desselle Reid and Jamarcea Washington with posthumous degrees at Fall 2021 commencement ceremonies....
Grambling State Appoints Penya M. Moses as COO
Grambling State University names alumna Penya M. Moses as Chief Operating Officer. The attorney brings 24+ years of legal and administrative experience to the HBCU....
High School Student Faces 10 Years for Beating Teacher
Louisiana high school student faces felony charges for attacking disabled teacher in viral TikTok challenge. The 64-year-old educator was hospitalized with head and arm injuries....
DeDe McGuire Foundation Donates $100K to Hurricane Fund
DeDe McGuire Foundation donates $10,000 to 100 Black Men Hurricane Fund for Louisiana families devastated by Hurricane Ida. The donation supports relief and restoration efforts...
HBCU: Athletic Leaders Affected by Diversity Law
Louisiana House Education Committee unanimously supports HCR 19, legislation aimed at increasing racial and gender diversity in college sports leadership roles....
Community Supports Hurricane Laura Victims in LA
iHeartMedia Panama City's '850 Strong Love for Louisiana' supply drive collected two semi-truck trailers worth of donations and nearly $10,000 for Hurricane Laura victims....
WTF: White Lady Goes Full Zombie
Woman in Houma, Louisiana goes viral after being denied bar entry, displaying bizarre zombie-like behavior including running into and licking the door....
Grambling State to Gradually Reopen Campus for Employees
Grambling State University announces phased campus reopening for employees beginning June 2020 with enhanced safety measures including temperature checks and mandatory masks....
Grambling State Announces $65M Fundraising Campaign
Grambling State University completed a historic $6.65 million fundraising campaign over three years, with major support from alumni and partners like SodexoMAGIC....
Urban DJ Dies
Elton Bernard Anderson, known as DJ Beezy from 103.7 The BEAT in Shreveport, died at age 35 following a tragic car accident where he was...
Lil Snupe Murdered After Video Game Argument
Lil Snupe, an 18-year-old rapper signed to Meek Mill's label, was murdered by 36-year-old Tony D. Holden following an argument over video games in Louisiana....
Xavier University Receives $500,000 Grant for STEM Program
Xavier University of Louisiana receives exclusive $500,000 UNCF/Merck grant to expand STEM programs and increase minority representation in science fields....