SUMMARY: The Ocean Springs Walter Anderson Museum of Art will screen the documentary *Eudora* on August 2 at 2 p.m. inside Thaxton Studios. The 56-minute film explores the life and legacy of Jackson writer Eudora Welty through intimate photos and interviews, revealing new insights into her character. Following the screening, a panel discussion with the filmmakers will take place. Visitors can purchase signed copies of *Eudora* and *The Bicycle Logs of Walter Anderson*. Welty, a Pulitzer Prize winner, is celebrated as one of the South’s greatest authors. The free event requires registration and will be held at 510 Washington Avenue.

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SUMMARY: The Mississippi Highway Patrol (MHP) is competing to win the American Association of State Troopers Best Looking Cruiser Contest, featuring their 2024 Ford Mustang squad car. They showcased the car in Clarksdale, Mississippi—highlighting landmarks linked to blues legend Robert Johnson, including a mural near Ground Zero Blues Club and the famous crossroads of U.S. 49 and U.S. 61. Clarksdale, also the setting for the 2025 film “Sinners,” was promoted as a rich cultural backdrop. Captain Criss Turnipseed urges Mississippians to vote online before the July 11 deadline, saying a quick voting session could boost their standing significantly.

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SUMMARY: Ole Miss Chancellor Glenn Boyce began a two-year term on the Southeastern Conference (SEC) executive committee, which includes officers and elected representatives like university presidents, athletics directors, and faculty athletics representatives. Boyce expressed honor in serving and aims to help the SEC maintain excellence in collegiate athletics. The committee oversees the SEC’s budget and financial affairs. Since Boyce became chancellor in 2019, Ole Miss athletics have flourished, with strong performances and championships across multiple sports, alongside increased student enrollment. Other committee members include Tennessee Chancellor Donde Plowman (president), Missouri’s Mun Choi (vice president), and Texas A\&M’s Paul Batista (secretary).

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