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27 student-related shootings tinge image of four Black colleges over weekend

October 21, 2021October 21, 2021 Free PressBreaking News

Shooting incidents at four historically Black institutions have caught the nation’s attention as the uptick in student-related violence at some HBCUs causes concern. In the last week, two shooting incidents on the campus of Grambling State University, and others involving…

HBCU shootings

Gallot lists prayer and fasting at top list next GSU safety steps

October 21, 2021October 21, 2021 Free PressBreaking News

GSU’s president is asking all of the University’s friends and supporters to fast and pray for God to reveal a solution to student-related violence. Rick Gallot, President of GSU, told the Free Press Wednesday that the growing violence on school…

Grambling State University, GSU President Rick Gallot

Area youth model, learn life skills

October 21, 2021October 21, 2021 Free PressBreaking News

Model 10/18 hosts thirty local youth to impress that it’s not all about being pretty A local youth group is changing the lives of girls in Monroe, building self-confidence and encouraging them to excel in the classroom. This month, the…

Joslyn Wright, Model 10/18, Robert Wright

Memorial service held for James Gibson, 61

October 21, 2021October 21, 2021 Free PressBreaking News, Deaths

Memorial services were held last week for Army veteran James Henry who died unexpectedly. The memorial service for James Henry Gibson,61, was held Saturday, October 16th at McFarland Funeral Home Chapel. He died unexpectantly on October 8th. His official obituary…

James Gibson

Student related shootings at HBCUs is a community problem

October 21, 2021October 21, 2021 Free PressBreaking News, Editorial, Ro Wright

By Ro Wright, III Early Sunday Morning, Oct 17, social media was flooded by videos of graphic violence which ended in a mass shooting on the campus of Grambling St. University. As the vast majority of the students and alumni…

Ro Wright III

Dating for teens brings unwanted drama

October 21, 2021October 21, 2021 Free PressKids Korner

By Valaysia L. Smith Teen Columnist So dating seems to be a common thing for almost everyone nowadays. What seems to happen the most though is where you start trying to pay attention to your feelings and the other partner’s…

Valaysia L. Smith

Birthdays October 21st – October 27th

October 21, 2021October 21, 2021 Free PressBirthdays

October 21-Tracy A. Weber, Brian Reed, Ronald Brown, Bobbye Harris, Victor Slaughter, LaToya Jackson, Sandra Smart, Gary Benard Tyler, Bernelsia Lewis, Katilyn Kyles, In Loving Memory of Catherine Jackson, Lynn Sherman. October 22-Estella Ross, Audria C. White, Johnny Lee Cooper,…

Brian Reed

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