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Alcorn State University, Mississippi Patch AM: a 3 min readCoffee in hand, Alcorn State University? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How Alcorn’s new cheer teams will change game days next year
Today's riddle: What did the carpenter ant say when he walked into the bar? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Humid with plenty of sun, with a high of 84 and low of 67 degrees.
- Thursday: Partly sunny and nice, temps: high: 86, low: 65. 🌶 Hot!
- Friday: A couple of morning showers, with a high of 85 and low of 73 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• HBCU makes interesting move with cheerleading team expansion (clutchpoints.com) — Alcorn State University is expanding its cheerleading program for 2026–27, adding both a co-ed and an all-girl team to boost game-day energy and campus spirit. Led by Head Coach Dr. Timothy Queen, the new structure includes a dedicated competition team, more support for multiple sports, and added leadership opportunities for student-athletes representing the Braves community. 
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Hattiesburg Zoo - Summer Reading Special Event →
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Reading and Rhythm →
The Quisenberry Library, 605 E Northside Dr, Clinton
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Downtown Natchez Farmers Market →
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Board of Alderman Regular Meeting →
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Special Called Board Meeting
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Miss Mississippi 2026 →
Vicksburg Convention Center, 1600 Mulberry St, Vicksburg
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Thursday's Family Coloring Club →
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June 12th Equipment Auction →
Circle B Farm & Auction LLC, 282 Purvis To Columbia Rd, Columbia
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🗞 Nearby News
Natchez
- Natchez All-Stars set for busy summer run across Mississippi... (natchezdemocrat.com)
- Natchez 2026: An Economic Renaissance on the Banks of the Mississippi – Technology, Logistics, and New Capital (psu.com)
- 'We want to make history': Sponsors needed for Miss-Lou Fire... (natchezdemocrat.com)
Vicksburg
- Vicksburg expands crime-fighting toolkit with Flock cameras (vicksburgpost.com)
Ok Alcorn State University! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Is the bar tender here? (Thank you W. M. for sending it in!)
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