Lora Hicks, 62, of Winnsboro, Louisiana, passed away in early December 2024. A service celebrating her life was held Saturday, December 7, 2024, at Smith Funeral Home. Friends paid their respects during a visitation held Friday, December 6. Following the…
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Snaps of the City
Between December 5 and December 11, 2024, our friends were busy on social media, including these snaps.
Hammonds establish $20,000 education endowment for Grambling State Students
Grambling, LA – In October, Grambling State University (GSU) recognized its second class of Distinguished 10 alumni honorees, a distinction presented to alumni who have demonstrated excellence in their occupational fields and communities. Recently, one of those honorees joined her…
Grambling State teams finish first, third at BizTech Challenge
New Orleans – A pair of teams from Grambling State University (GSU) earned Top 3 finishes on Nov. 29 as they competed in the BizTech Challenge held annually in conjunction with Bayou Classic Festivities in New Orleans. The BizTech Challenge…
GAP fund surpasses $1M milestone at 2024 Kicks Ball Gala
New Orleans, La. – Amid the elegant atmosphere in the grand ballroom of the Hilton New Orleans Riverside, the 2024 Kicks Ball Gala presented by adidas unfolded as a night to remember. Held during Bayou Classic Weekend by the Grambling…
Funeral services set for William Parker
William Edward Parker, age 66, died Sunday, December 1, 2024, retired from Walmart. The funeral service will be Saturday, December 21, 2024, at Mount Zion Baptist Church at noon. The visitation will be Friday, December 20, 2024, from 3:30-5:30 pm…
Son charged with murder of father, services set
Police are investigating the death of Demetrius “Tony” DeBurr who was allegedly killed on Friday, November 29th in the King Oaks subdivision. His son, Daniel Edward Lee DeBurr, 26, has been arrested and charged with second-degree murder of his father.…