Jennings native to be honored by state university

GRAMBLING — Grambling State University will be awarding an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters to distinguished alumna and Jennings native Alana Ward Robinson during its Spring 2025 Commencement Ceremony, to be held at 10 a.m. on Friday in the Fredrick C. Hobdy Assembly Center. The special degree will be awarded to Robinson for her contributions to society as the university recognizes her positive i…