Though Shanita Sharmaine Shine was unable to finish her last semester of college because of her death, Grambling State University plans to award the former Beauregard Parish resident's degree to her mother this Sunday morning at the university's fall commencement. The ceremony will take place at Eddie G. Robinson Stadium beginning at 8 a.m.

Rosa Cole, Shanita's mother, received a letter from the university saying that the senior would be awarded her degree posthumously.   more >>