🌱 How selective is Alcorn State University compared to other Mississippi colleges?

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In today's newsletter:

• How selective is Alcorn State University compared to other Mississippi colleges?
• Remember when Michael Clarke Duncan walked the halls of Alcorn State?

Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high of 61 and low of 43 degrees.
• Friday: Partly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 71, low: 45.
• Saturday: Partly sunny, a shower or two, with a high of 65 and low of 44 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• These Mississippi colleges are hardest to get into: One has a 25% acceptance rate (clarionledger.com) — Alcorn State University is highlighted as Mississippi’s most selective college, with only about a quarter of applicants admitted and strong national rankings among HBCUs. For local students weighing options, the piece breaks down Alcorn’s acceptance rate, costs, and graduation statistics compared with other competitive Mississippi schools.
   

• In Memoriam: Giant Facts About Michael Clarke Duncan (allvipp.com) — You might be surprised to learn that actor Michael Clarke Duncan once attended Alcorn State University in Mississippi before leaving to support his ill mother. The tribute shares personal anecdotes, from his name-game joke to doing his own stunts and caring deeply for his pets.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday December 11

• Loyd Star vs Franklin County
  Franklin County High School , 340 Edison St , Meadville
  4:30 pm
• Natchez Little Theatre Presents: The Holiday Channel Christmas Movie Wonderthon
  Natchez Little Theatre , 319 Linton Ave , Natchez
  7:30 pm

Friday December 12

• Columbia Wildcats vs West Marion Trojans
  Columbia High School , 1009 Broad St , Columbia
  4:30 pm
• Old World Christmas Candlelight Tour
  Visit Natchez at The Depot Visitor Center , 200 N Broadway St , Natchez
  5:30 pm
• CCA Boys Varsity Basketball @ Columbia Academy
  Columbia Academy , 1548 Hwy 98 E , Columbia
  7:00 pm

Saturday December 13

• Downtown Natchez Farmers Market
  Natchez, MS Calendar Natchez, MS 39120
  8:30 am

Sunday December 14

• 2025 Couples Christmas Party | 2nd Annual Reindeer Games
  Seeds Café , 1452 Old Hwy 98 E , Columbia
  5:00 pm

Tuesday December 16

• Columbia vs West Marion
  Columbia High School , 1009 Broad St , Columbia
  5:00 pm
• West Lincoln vs Franklin County
  Franklin County High School , 340 Edison St , Meadville
  7:30 pm

Thursday December 18

• Pilgrimage Happiest Hours - Live Blues - Visit Natchez
  Visit Natchez Admin Office , 500 Main St Suite 1 , Natchez
  5:30 pm
• Pilgrimage Happiest Hours – Live Blues
  Visit Natchez Admin Office , 500 Main St Suite 1 , Natchez
  5:30 pm

Friday December 19

• 🎄 Christmas Pajama Jam ☕
  Natchez, MS Calendar Natchez, MS 39120
  6:00 pm

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Vicksburg

• Vicksburg High boys, Missy Gators earn road wins over Port Gibson (vicksburgnews.com)
• The Strand to present two holiday movies (vicksburgnews.com)

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