Grambling in Lincoln Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)
Mr. Earnest "Earnie" Miles
Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, May 14, 2020
1. Mr. Earnest "Earnie" Miles Marker
Mr. Earnie Miles was widely known for his pioneering career at KNOE-TV in Monroe, Louisiana as the first black news reporter and host of the "Earnie Miles Gospel Show” which began in 1980. The show was the most watched gospel show in the region. Miles produced TV documentaries, including "Pay the Price," which chronicled the Grambling Tiger football team and marching band from Yankee Stadium to Japan. This contributed to the band being the only band voted into the NCAA Hall of Fame. Miles was a man of many talents - former math teacher, director of public relations at Grambling State University, salesman, photographer, newspaper columnist, founder and editor of the Monroe News Leader, & sole administrator for the House of Robes. Miles was the first recipient of the Grambling State University "Drum Major Award” for his contributions to humanity in general & to the African American community.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Entertainment • Sports.
Location. 32° 32.277′ N, 92° 42.825′ W.
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Regionally, this marker is in North Louisiana. It is also in the American South, specifically in the Deep South, and in the Piney Woods. Globally, it is in North America, a Gulf of Mexico state, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture, the Louisiana Purchase, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Calvin A. Wilkerson (here, next to this marker); Edward R. Jones (here, next to this marker); Martha Woodard Andrus (here, next to this marker); Howard Davis (here, next to this marker); Robert M. "Bob" Hopkins (here, next to this marker); Dr. Joseph Johnson (here, next to this marker);
Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, May 14, 2020
2. Mr. Earnest "Earnie" Miles Marker
More about this marker. Located in the Grambling Walk of Fame/Legends Square.
Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, May 14, 2020
3. Grambling Walk of Fame/Legends Square
Credits. This page was last revised on June 6, 2020. It was originally submitted on June 6, 2020, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. This page has been viewed 265 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 6, 2020, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana.
