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SCAD Savannah Film Festival Announces Winners, Highlights Fresh Talent and Diverse Narratives in 27th Year Showcase

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Savannah, GA — The Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) celebrated the culmination of its 27th annual Savannah Film Festival this weekend, heralded as a pivotal event in the lead-up to the Academy Awards. This year, the festival showcased an impressive lineup of 162 films, comprising 123 narrative features, 31 documentaries, 69 shorts, including 10 world and six U.S. premieres, reflecting a diverse range of cinematic talents. From a pool of over 2,335 submissions, 105 films were selected to vie for awards across various categories. This included Narrative Features, Documentary Features, and different short … Read more

Jury Seated as Savannah Mother Faces Trial in Toddler Son’s Murder Case

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Savannah, GA – A jury has been selected in the high-profile murder trial of Leilani Simon, a Savannah woman accused of the tragic death of her 20-month-old son Quinton Simon in 2022. The case has gripped the community following the disappearance of the toddler in October last year. Leilani Simon faces charges of murder after investigations concluded that she allegedly placed her son’s body in a dumpster, leading to his remains being found in a local landfill more than a month later. The complexity of the case deepened with the decision by Judge Tammy Stokes, … Read more

Savannah Mother Faces Trial in High-Profile Case as Jury Selection Begins: Accused of Toddler Son’s Murder

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Savannah, Ga. – Jury selection commenced Wednesday in the trial of Leilani Simon, a Savannah mother charged with the murder of her 20-month-old son, Quinton. Simon is accused of fatally beating her child before disposing of his body in a dumpster at a local trailer park. According to authorities, Simon has been in custody since her arrest in November 2022. The case garnered widespread attention after the tragic details of the toddler’s death emerged. The selection process aims to assemble a pool of 50 jury candidates who can evaluate the case impartially. With intense public … Read more

Savannah Chrisley Alleges Judicial Retaliation After Mother’s Prison Sentence is Reaffirmed

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Atlanta, GA — Savannah Chrisley, the 27-year-old daughter of Julie Chrisley, has expressed her belief that a federal judge acted out of retaliation in upholding her mother’s seven-year prison sentence. These comments came to light during the most recent episode of her podcast “Unlocked,” in which she discussed the ongoing legal battles facing her family. Julie Chrisley, 51, alongside her husband Todd Chrisley, has been entangled in legal disputes following their convictions for fraud and tax evasion. Initially sentenced in November 2022, Julie received seven years while Todd faced a 12-year term. Both commenced serving … Read more