🌱 How a hidden word in one exam sparked Alcorn’s AI reckoning

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In today's newsletter:

• How a hidden word in one exam sparked Alcorn’s AI reckoning

Today's riddle: A man rode into Fenton on Friday. He stayed three days and left on Friday. How did he do that? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Friday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 94 and low of 77 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Saturday: Humid with a t-storm in spots, temps: high: 92, low: 72.
• Sunday: Some sun with a thunderstorm, with a high of 88 and low of 68 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• At Alcorn State, AI isn't the enemy, students misusing it is (newsobserver.com) — Alcorn State University students are at the center of a viral AI controversy after a history professor’s clever exam prompt exposed how many relied on chatbots without proofreading. The incident comes as Alcorn rapidly expands AI-focused grants, partnerships, and supercomputing resources, aiming to prepare students for high-tech careers while stressing responsibility and critical thinking in the classroom.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Alcorn State University

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Saturday August 29

• Miles College Football at Alcorn State →
  Jack Spinks-Marino Casem Stadium, Jack Spinks Football Stadium, MS-552, Lorman
  7:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday August 4

• Books and Tea on Tuesday →
  Raymond Public Library, 126 Court St, Raymond
  10:00 am
• National Night Out Block Party →
  Natchez, MS Calendar, 410 Gayosa Avenue, Natchez
  5:00 pm

Wednesday August 5

• Teen Book Talk →
  Byram City Hall, 5901 Terry Rd, Byram
  4:00 pm

Thursday August 6

• Thursday's Family Coloring Club →
  Raymond Public Library, 126 Court St, Raymond
  3:00 pm
• Raymond Library Family Coloring Club →
  Raymond Public Library, 126 Court St, Raymond
  3:00 pm

Sunday August 9

• Mississippi Summer Blues Fest →
  4MH2+9X Kandyland Farms, Terry
  12:00 pm

Tuesday August 11

• Board of Alderman Regular Meeting →
  Natchez, MS Calendar Natchez, MS 39120
  11:00 am
• Tourism & Lodging Partner Meeting →
  Natchez, MS Calendar, 115 S. Pearl St., Natchez
  3:00 pm

Friday August 14

• August 14th Equipment Auction →
  Circle B Farm & Auction LLC, 282 Purvis To Columbia Rd, Columbia
  9:00 am

Monday August 17

• Raymond Public Library Afterschool Chess Club →
  Raymond Public Library, 126 Court St, Raymond
  3:00 pm

Wednesday August 19

• Family Game Night →
  Raymond Public Library, 126 Court St, Raymond
  3:00 pm

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🗞 Nearby News

Natchez

• Award-winning documentary Natchez screening Aug. 6 (salisburypost.com)
• Officer honored after lifesaving CPR helps save man on Natch... (natchezdemocrat.com)
• Morton's MaKayla Gainey participates in law camp (sctonline.net)

Vicksburg

• Ruby Gail Franklin 1963-2026 (vicksburgnews.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: His horse's name was Friday (Thank you Coco S. for sending it in!)
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