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🌱 How a new transfer just changed Alcorn State’s backfield picture
Also, don't miss Volleyball Home vs. Sumrall on the Alcorn State University Patch calendar
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In today's newsletter:
- How a new transfer just changed Alcorn State's backfield picture
Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny and warm, with a high of 93 and low of 67 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Wednesday: Partly sunny and warm, temps: high: 93, low: 70.
- Thursday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, with a high of 90 and low of 72 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Fredrick Robertson breakout game gives Alcorn State another backfield weapon (hbcusports.com) — Alcorn State fans just gained a new name to watch in the backfield, as transfer running back Fredrick Robertson powered the Braves' 43-40 overtime win against Texas Southern with 105 rushing yards and three touchdowns. Coaches say his breakout performance could reshape Alcorn's rushing attack alongside injured standout Ernest Temple. 
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Volleyball Home vs. Sumrall
Natchez-Adams School District Natchez, MS 39121
5:00 pm - September Book Club →
Dixon Books, 514 Main Street, Natchez
5:30 pm - Monthly Downtown Merchant & Stakeholders Group Meeting →
Natchez Coffee Company, 509 Franklin St, Natchez
8:00 am - 2026 Gulf South History & Humanities Conference →
Natchez Grand Hotel & Suites, 111 N Broadway St, Natchez - Volleyball Senior Night Home vs. Vidalia "Pink Out"
Natchez-Adams School District Natchez, MS 39121
5:00 pm - Country in the Courtyard →
Natchez, MS Calendar, 84 Homorchitto Street, Natchez
6:00 pm - Live at Five: Sweet Lizzy Project →
Natchez, MS Calendar, 107 South Broadway Street, Natchez
5:00 pm - Monica's Hope Cancer Walk →
Natchez, MS Calendar
8:00 am - Biscuit & Brunch Class →
Natchez, MS Calendar, 613 Jefferson Street, Natchez
10:00 am - Natchez Sera Rodeo →
Natchez, MS Calendar, 34 Muddy Fork Road, Natchez
5:00 pm - Fall Twilight Tour at The Towers →
Natchez, MS Calendar, 801 Myrtle Avenue, Natchez
5:30 pm - Tractor Supply Farmer's Market →
Natchez, MS Calendar
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🗞 Nearby News
Port Gibson
- This Grand Old Mississippi Church In Port Gibson Wears A Golden Hand Pointing Straight To Heaven (takingthekids.com)
Natchez
- HERE TO SERVE: Foundation continues support of breast cancer screening, care with annual fundraiser (natchezdemocrat.com)
- Hosemann cites chronic absenteeism, unavailable workforce as area's key challenges (natchezdemocrat.com)
- 'NICER THAN MOST': New slave quarter exhibit dedicated at Longwood (natchezdemocrat.com)
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