SUMMARY: Morris Multimedia Inc. announced the sudden passing of Chief Operating Officer Bobby Berry on March 19, 2025. Berry started in radio before joining WCBI-TV in 1987, becoming General Sales Manager in 1999 and General Manager in 2006. He became COO of Morris Network, Inc. in 2014, overseeing operations at WXXV-TV and five other stations. Under his leadership, the broadcast division grew through innovative initiatives. A Mississippi State University graduate, Bobby lived in West Point, Mississippi, and is survived by his wife, Mary Ann, a son, and two grandchildren. Morris Multimedia operates numerous media outlets across the U.S.

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SUMMARY: The 2025 Nissan Frontier, made in Canton, won the fourth annual Mississippi Makers’ Challenge, a contest to find the “Coolest Thing Made in Mississippi.” It garnered 42% of the vote, defeating competitors like the C-130J Hercules and PACCAR’s MX-11 engine. With a record 92,395 votes, the contest featured 70 submissions. Nissan’s victory was celebrated at an awards ceremony at the Mississippi State Capitol, with Governor Tate Reeves highlighting the state’s role in American manufacturing. The Nissan Frontier’s win was a testament to the innovation and dedication of its Canton manufacturing employees.

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SUMMARY: Mississippi State University hosted a groundbreaking conference on the intersection of food, agriculture, and national security, announcing the creation of the Food and Agriculture as Competitive Statecraft Collaboratory. This new initiative aims to advance research, policy, and strategies in agriculture’s role in global security. The event featured experts from the military, agriculture, and global food sectors, including notable speakers like Lt. Gen. (R) Charles T. Cleveland and Dan Gustafson of the U.N. FAO. MSU is launching a new class this fall to engage students in these crucial discussions, positioning the university as a leader in this field.

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