Homecoming Week 2018 full of fun, fellowship and football
ÎçҹѰ»¨ will hold its annual Homecoming events Sept. 23-29 on campus and around the city. Events include concerts, community service and alumni networking.
The week of celebration kicks off Sunday, Sept. 23 with alumni facing students in a basketball game in the F.G. Clark Activity Center at 7:30 p.m. The following Monday, in partnership with local gospel radio station WXOK, Southern will host a star-studded Gospel Fest featuring Smokie Norful, Miranda Curtis, Joshua Rogers and others.
On Wednesday, Sept. 26, the coronation for Darby A. Smith, the 88th Miss ÎçҹѰ»¨, will be held. The annual Homecoming concert will be held Sept. 27. It features hip hop and R&B stars Yo Gotti, Money Bag and Avant.
Other events include:
10th annual alumni art exhibition and showcase
Greek step show
Fashion and comedy show
Alumni roundup
On Saturday, Sept. 29, the annual parade will roll at 8 a.m. in the Scotlandville community.Our Grand Marshal is Representative Ted James. Parade applications are located . They will be accepted until slots are filled.
At 6 p.m., the Jaguars will take on the Alcorn State University Braves in A.W. Mumford Stadium. Fans are encouraged to wear white.
For a full list of events, ticket information and more, go to .