SUMMARY: Super Bowl LIX will take place on February 9, featuring the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles in New Orleans. Several Mississippi players will be participating, including Chiefs defensive lineman Chris Jones, a six-time All-Pro, and Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown, who had over 1,000 receiving yards this season. Linebacker Nakobe Dean and running back Kenneth Gainwell from the Eagles and linebacker Swayze Bozeman from the Chiefs also represent Mississippi. Chiefs coach Todd Pinkston, a Southern Miss alum, will face his former team. Kendrick Lamar and SZA will headline the halftime show, with anticipated celebrity commercials.

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SUMMARY: Southern Miss secured its first road win of the season, defeating Louisiana 67-59. The Golden Eagles held a narrow one-point lead with a minute left, but Christian Watson’s layup and key free throws from Neftali Alvarez, Denijay Harris, and Alfred Worrell sealed the victory. Southern Miss overcame an early Louisiana surge and led 35-31 at halftime. Despite a Louisiana comeback, the Golden Eagles took control in the final minutes. Coach Jay Ladner praised the team’s maturity after a previous overtime loss. The win, Southern Miss’ first in Lafayette since 2009, was highlighted by contributions from DeAntoni Gordon and others.

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SUMMARY: The Capital Complex Improvement District (CCID) now has its own court, following years of legal challenges. Located at 201 South Jefferson Street, the court is overseen by the state, not Jackson officials. It was established after the NAACP dropped its lawsuit against House Bill 1020, which expanded Capitol Police’s jurisdiction. Critics argued it undermined Jackson’s local authority, while proponents believe the court will help reduce crime. Mississippi Supreme Court Chief Justice Michael Randolph appointed three local judges. The court will handle misdemeanor offenses, traffic citations, and initial felony appearances, with all fines directed to Jackson.

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