{"ticker":["Kentucky State Police Investigate","Kentucky State Police searching for reportedly escaped inmate in Lexington - WTVQ","Tennessee State Hockey In Jeopardy","FAMU Student Balances Titles","Kendrick Perkins Joins Jackson State","FAMU doctoral student balances 3-time SWAC championship titles with 4.0 GPA - WTXL ABC 27"],"featured":{"sourceIndex":0,"category":"Community","label":"Desk Brief","rewrittenHeadline":"Crestview Hills Officers Involved in Use of Force Incident Near Kentucky State","dek":"Kentucky State Police are investigating a use of force incident involving Crestview Hills officers, just miles from Kentucky State University's campus.","summary":"The incident is currently under investigation by the Kentucky State Police. Crestview Hills officers were involved in a use of force incident, and the details of the incident are still being determined. The investigation is ongoing, and more information will be released as it becomes available.","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/2/26/Kentucky_State_University_seal.svg/250px-Kentucky_State_University_seal.svg.png","imageSource":"wikipedia","sourceUrl":"https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMinAFBVV95cUxONm85bFhmMFQtdDQ5QmhKUDR5ZjFEenpKWkVXMmJNcEtCM04xUldFRmJJYTU5QnVnMXdKYWk3akh5SEF1V01jd3pBWnVSdEpNSTNSamEtQ3ZfdTFaU3dkSHFZS0R2b2dEU3pic1JXZlUwNDl5M1YxbVZvRk45NFI2NXhjOUlFbV9uSEhZZmxCTXZaLWxYVUhEbm9NOEc?oc=5","sourcePublisher":"WLWT","sourcePubDate":"Sat, 20 Jun 2026 15:30:00 GMT"},"stories":[{"sourceIndex":2,"category":"Sports","label":"Newswire","rewrittenHeadline":"HBCU baseball trio gets MLB Draft Combine invitation","dek":"Three HBCU standouts, including Jackson State's Tyree Reed, have earned invitations to the MLB Draft Combine.","summary":"Jackson State's Tyree Reed, Southern University's Kelcey White, and Bethune-Cookman's Pablo Torres have each earned invitations to the MLB Draft Combine. This is a significant opportunity for these HBCU athletes to showcase their skills and potentially advance their baseball careers.","image":"https://hbcusports.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/tyree-reed.jpg","imageSource":"feed","sourceUrl":"https://hbcusports.com/2026/06/19/hbcu-baseball-trio-gets-mlb-draft-combine-invitation/","sourcePublisher":"HBCU Sports","sourcePubDate":"Fri, 19 Jun 2026 12:32:40 +0000"},{"sourceIndex":3,"category":"Sports","label":"HBCU Desk","rewrittenHeadline":"ESPN Analyst Kendrick Perkins Joins Jackson State as GM","dek":"Kendrick Perkins, a former NBA star, is joining Jackson State as the school's new General Manager.","summary":"Kendrick Perkins, a former NBA star and current ESPN analyst, is joining Jackson State as the school's new General Manager. This move is expected to bring new leadership and expertise to the Jackson State athletic program. Perkins' experience in the NBA will likely be an asset to the school's athletic department.","image":"https://hbcugameday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/PerkinsGM.jpg?w=1200","imageSource":"feed","sourceUrl":"https://hbcugameday.com/2026/06/19/espn-analyst-kendrick-perkins-joining-jackson-state-as-gm/","sourcePublisher":"HBCU Gameday","sourcePubDate":"Fri, 19 Jun 2026 20:01:51 +0000"},{"sourceIndex":4,"category":"Sports","label":"Newswire","rewrittenHeadline":"Tennessee State's HBCU Men's Hockey Program in Jeopardy","dek":"Tennessee State's HBCU men's hockey program is in jeopardy due to lack of funding.","summary":"Tennessee State's HBCU men's hockey program is facing a significant challenge due to lack of funding. The program's future is uncertain, and the school is exploring options to secure its financial stability. The loss of this program would be a significant blow to the HBCU athletic community.","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/07/Tennessee_State_University.jpg/1200px-Tennessee_State_University.jpg","imageSource":"campus-enforced","sourceUrl":"https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiogFBVV95cUxQdlZKdmFqSmlTY016d0RvSVoxQ2hCbVlhYlRYbkg3X3dZWVJyMUxQeHhtQzB2dkM2enAxVksxLVVDMWdNcEpxWkdkSnltMmxDOEJ5elEwUzh1cE9vamlkU01wdVE0R1U3Qk5VVEhNelIwRkJoSnVwTzFmYjgyM0F1M21ka3ZJc055ODItUkc4Z29HUDVZMzJVaDJqb0trOFo5TGc?oc=5","sourcePublisher":"The New York Times","sourcePubDate":"Fri, 19 Jun 2026 23:19:29 GMT"},{"sourceIndex":5,"category":"Campus Life","label":"Desk Brief","rewrittenHeadline":"FAMU Doctoral Student Balances 3-Time SWAC Championship Titles with 4.0 GPA","dek":"A FAMU doctoral student has achieved a remarkable balance between academics and athletics, earning 3-time SWAC championship titles and maintaining a 4.0 GPA.","summary":"A FAMU doctoral student has demonstrated exceptional academic and athletic achievement, earning 3-time SWAC championship titles while maintaining a 4.0 GPA. This student's dedication to both academics and athletics is an inspiration to their peers and a testament to the school's strong athletic and academic programs.","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/6/6b/Florida_State_University_seal.svg/250px-Florida_State_University_seal.svg.png","imageSource":"wikipedia","sourceUrl":"https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMirgFBVV95cUxPekthQnhORFFLSjZqQU1NeFpVVjdCdWtXVkJwai1wMmxqaXJCb0JFSU55cDdSdklfTHV3X1BqdlpGaGVtQnVodFpycVZENklpWXJHWS1JUXMxRjJuVDl1eGNIRktWOV9JU1ZCaXZrSGhIblZObjQ1aW1uY29rbHVndHVWTkltaTRKa1ZlTXM2eXB5UzUzZmtPXzlVTUl5Z0dtbjg2YUlmcWNxTlBGeVE?oc=5","sourcePublisher":"WTXL ABC 27","sourcePubDate":"Fri, 19 Jun 2026 22:53:13 GMT"},{"sourceIndex":6,"category":"Sports","label":"Newswire","rewrittenHeadline":"Ian Wheeler Earns Another NFL Shot After Breakout UFL Season","dek":"Ian Wheeler, a former Howard University running back, has earned another NFL shot after a breakout season in the UFL.","summary":"Ian Wheeler, a former Howard University running back, has been signed by the Buffalo Bills after a breakout season in the UFL. 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