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Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries enforcement agents cited three men on Dec. 6 for alleged deer hunting violations in Webster Parish. Agents cited Matthew Ramos, 40, of Magnolia, Ark., Jacob White, 28, of Minden, and Taylor McKissack, 27, of Minden, for hunting deer during illegal hours and violating the Airborne Hunting Act. McKissack and White were also cited for deer tagging violations.

GRAMBLING, La. -- A Grambling State University student is set to graduate next weekend after a near fatal accident that took place four years ago. In April 2019, GSU student Demarcus Tinsley was driving on campus when he fell asleep and drove his car into a parked trailer-trailer. The crash left Tinsley with an open skull fracture.

Hue Jackson, who was fired as the Grambling State head coach Tuesday after the team’s 5-6 season, said he thanked the administration “for the opportunity to coach at such a historic university” but also expressed that he should have been given more than two seasons to establish the program.

MINDEN, La. (KTAL/KMSS) – An Arkansas woman was killed in a fiery car crash on Highway 371 in Minden. According to the Louisiana State Police, 35-year-old Desiree Randle was traveling south on Hwy. 371 when a Silverado truck allegedly failed to yield while turning onto Doc Steed Road. The...

The Sanders family is in a battle to save and preserve the two homes near Grambling’s campus.

SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - Each week, KSLA highlights fun community events going on in Shreveport-Bossier. On Friday, Dec. 8, Paul Savage with Shreveport Secrets joined KSLA live to talk about what’s going on in the area this weekend. More than 60 local vendors will be at the event selling...

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) announced that 20 projects around the state received bids in November. Fourteen contractors presented apparent low bids totaling $75.2 million. “We are pleased with the mix of projects and satisfied with the bids received. After three years of unprecedented inflation where construction...

TALLULAH, La. (KTVE/KARD) — On December 8, 2023, the City of Tallulah announced that Dortavia Barnes, a Tallulah, La. native, has been named Valedictorian for the Fall Class of 2023 of Grambling State University. Dortavia is a 2019 graduate of Madison High School.  Officials reported that Dortavia plans to attend law school and become an […]

MINDEN, La. (KSLA) - An area nonprofit wants to bring some holiday cheer to children in the community who are in need. We’re Here is hosting its annual Fun with Mrs. Claus Toy & Bike Giveaway happening on Saturday (Dec. 9) from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 119 W. Pine St. in Minden. Toys, bikes and Christmas dinners will be given out.

Grambling State coach Donte' Jackson knows the drill all too well. After returning home to Louisiana for finals week, his team will hit the road again, this time to Pullman, Wash., to face Washington State on Sunday night. Buy-in games against Power Five schools like Sunday's help subsidize the Tigers'...

The Advent Season will soon be upon us. Will your church be hosting special Advent and Christmas services and events?. Email to bpjnewsla@gmail.com and we will include them in Bienville Parish Journal, where we proudly say “Merry Christmas.”. December 17 (5 p.m.) Christmas at the Springs – Social Springs...

Grambling State puts together a search committee as it is now past the 7-10 day mark it set after firing Hue Jackson. The post Grambling State University coaching search ongoing appeared first on HBCU Gameday.

The LHSAA sent out the final district plan for the 2024-2026 sports seasons. Not much has changed for Bienville Parish teams. The following are the districts for the local teams:. Arcadia and Ringgold will be part of District 1-A along Haynesville, Glenbrook, Plain Dealing, and newcomers Cedar Creek, Jonesboro-Hodge, and...

If you live in Webster Parish, Louisiana and like to stay on top of all the local high school basketball action, you've come to the right place. Below, we offer all the details you need for how to watch the games today. Follow high school basketball this season on the...

The Bayou Classic was a memorable event and we break down the Battle of the Bands between the Human Jukebox & World Famed Tigers Marching Band. The Human Jukebox of Southern University and the World Famed Marching Band of Grambling State University went head-to-head in their annual Bayou Classic Battle of the Bands, held the night before the big game at Caesar's Superdome. This highly anticipated event not only showcased talented high school bands from the area, but also featured an intense showdown between these prestigious collegiate bands.

The Airline Lady Vikings defeated Many 58-46 in the Zwolle tournament Saturday. Elsewhere, the Haughton Lady Bucs suffered their first loss, falling to Summerfield 46-42 in the Cedar Creek tournament,. At Zwolle, Ke’Zyriah Sykes led Airline with 19 points. Karliyah Woodard added nine and Rikiyah Taylor eight. Airline (8-4)...

Santa will be at Martin Village Hall on Friday, December 15 from 6-8pm. Social Springs Baptist Church will host its annual Choral Christmas Cantata on Sunday, December 17, 2023 at 5pm, followed by Mark Lanier and world-renowned pianist Andrew Ishee presenting a Christmas Concert. A love offering will be received and refreshments will be served.

Ed Reed is connected to Grambling and some are upset after his tirade about Bethune Cookman. Texas Southern moves into a new era.

A Grambling State University student, Promise McCree, miraculously learns to walk again after surviving a horrific hit-and-run accident. Despite life-threatening injuries and a long road to recovery, McCree remains determined to continue her criminology studies once fully healed.

GRAMBLING, La. (KTVE/KARD) — With graduation taking place for Grambling State University on December 15, 2023, many students, who intend on graduating, are getting ready for one of the most important events of their lives. One of those students will be former Grambling State football player Demarcus Tinsley. According to the University, Demarcus experienced tragedy […]