SUMMARY: The University Television Center at Mississippi State University, along with the MSU Films initiative, won seven new Emmy awards from the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences-Southeast Chapter at a recent event in Atlanta, Georgia. This brings MSU Films' total to 24 Emmys over four years. MSU Vice President for Strategic Communications Sid Salter praised the high-quality work of the Television Center in promoting the university's research and achievements. UTC Director David Garraway also highlighted the importance of their storytelling. The seven awards span multiple categories, including work by Hal Teasler, James Parker, and Olivia Aylsworth.

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SUMMARY: Festival South, an annual multi-week event organized by the Hattiesburg Concert Association (HCA), showcases various art forms including music, dance, and film. The 2024 festival, featuring events across Hattiesburg, Sumrall, and Purvis, runs from May 1 to July 27. Highlights included performances like “Life is a Highway” and “American Bombshells – A Patriotic Celebration.” The event boosts Hattiesburg's economy by celebrating the arts. The 2025 festival will take place from May 31 to June 21. Artists can apply to perform, making it a prime venue for sharing and networking within the art community.

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SUMMARY: This past weekend, we took our grandson to Elvis Presley Lake in Tupelo for a picnic and fishing adventure, evoking cherished childhood memories. Growing up, my favorite activities were often outdoors, like fishing with my dad. We used simple cane poles and dug our own worms, often finding them under a tin sheet in our yard. Dad patiently taught us fishing techniques, often dealing with tangled lines and celebrating each catch. Reflecting on my own independent streak, I saw similarities in my grandson. These experiences taught me the value of time spent together, embodied by my father's unwavering patience and love.

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