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Lane College has officially appointed Stanley Conner as its new head football coach. With an impressive 30-year coaching career, Conner is poised to lead the team into a new era of competitiveness and success. An official press conference held on Feb. 6 in Kirkendoll Hall introduced Conner to the Lane community, where he expressed his […]
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As the February 10 deadline approaches, students are encouraged to apply for the Taste of Tomorrow Scholarship powered by the PepsiCo Foundation! Interested students should be current sophomores or juniors enrolled full-time at one of the following institutions for the upcoming academic year: Benedict College, Bethune-Cookman University, Florida A&M University, Hampton University, Howard University, Jackson
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In a move that would elevate the athletic experience at Jackson State University, Representative Robert L. Johnson III (D-District 94) recently introduced legislation calling for the construction of a new multipurpose athletic facility for the university. The proposal, which could allocate up to $40 million from state funds, aims to provide JSU with upgraded facilities
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In a historic ceremony on Thursday, President Joe Biden awarded Congressman Bennie Thompson, D-Miss., with the prestigious Presidential Citizens Medal, recognizing his exceptional contributions to American democracy over his more than 30-year tenure in Congress. The award comes just days before the end of Biden’s term on Jan. 20. Thompson, who is also an alumnus
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Delaware State University’s newly appointed head football coach, DeSean Jackson, is already making headlines in the recruiting landscape by securing his first commitment from running back Kobe Boykin, a standout from Jackson State University and the reigning 2024 HBCU National Champions. Jackson, who officially took on the head coaching role on Friday, quickly connected with
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In a thrilling continuation of the Hunter family legacy in college football, Trayvis Hunter, the younger brother of Colorado standout and Heisman Trophy winner Travis Hunter, has secured his first scholarship offer from Tennessee State University. The news arrived on social media, marking a significant milestone for the talented sophomore wide receiver from Effingham County
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The City of Jackson is gearing up for a grand celebration in honor of the Jackson State University Tigers football team. The team recently clinched its first Celebration Bowl title with an impressive 28-7 victory over South Carolina State. The parade, organized in collaboration with JSU, will start at 3 p.m. on Friday, January 17,
In an anticipated college football matchup, Jackson State University made history with a commanding 28-7 victory over South Carolina State in the Celebration Bowl. The contest, witnessed by an enthusiastic crowd of nearly 37,000 fans, was a significant achievement in the football program, spotlighting the champions of the Southwestern Athletic Conference and the Mid-Eastern Athletic
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Travis Hunter has become the first Heisman Trophy winner to ever play at a Historically Black College or University. His compelling story began at Jackson State University, where he made waves as a standout athlete. Under the guidance of Coach Deion Sanders, Hunter quickly established himself as a two-way star, showcasing his extraordinary skills as
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Championship Week Recap As we wrap up the final week of the HBCU football season, tension and excitement have peaked. With only two teams left standing in the championship spotlight, every play mattered as they vied for the ultimate title. Valdosta St. Blazers 49, Virginia Union Panthers 14 Virginia Union University edged out Virginia State
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