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Jack McCarty, a proud alumnus and executive director of development for the MSU Foundation, enjoys sharing more than just investment advice with alumni and friends. His passion extends to sparking people’s interest in a range of topics from entertainment to news. Here’s a sundry of Jack’s latest “top picks” that he hopes all Bulldogs will pass along to others.
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Tune In | Interesting Video Series Features Starkville Connection With all the streaming services available today, many of us are watching tv in new ways through various devices and media sources. If you’re looking for an interesting series on one of these new venues, check out The Spa Guy’s channel on YouTube. The host, who refers to himself as the “Spa Guy,” travels around the Midsouth retracing the life of Elvis Presley. One of the most interesting segments is a threepart series featuring one of Elvis’s primary school teachers, Mrs. Opal Quay Camp, who also was the mother of the late, longtime developer, former Starkville mayor, and MSU alumnus Robert Dan Camp. An endowed scholarship, earlier established in honor of Mrs. Camp by her family, continues to benefit students in the MSU College of Education. Tune in to the first video in the three-part series using the QR code below to see the chance encounter that leads the Spa Guy into a discussion about MSU and a Starkville connection.
Authentic Country Music | Robert’s Western World in Nashville From bowl games to SEC tournaments, and an upcoming fall football game against Vanderbilt on their turf, it seems the paths of Bulldog athletic teams often lead to Nashville, Tennessee. The next time you’re there, be sure to visit Robert’s Western World in historic downtown Nashville. This popular dive bar once served as home to the Sho-Bud Steel Guitar Company from the 1950s to 1980s. Robert Wayne Moore purchased the building in the 1990s and opened Rhinestone Western Wear, a western boot and apparel store. He eventually expanded offerings and transformed the business into the beloved joint it’s known as today. Order a bologna sandwich and fries and take in the authentic atmosphere and country music.
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