SUMMARY: Track season has begun on the Mississippi Gulf Coast, and Ocean Springs junior Skylan Hunter is dedicated to his sport year-round. He emphasizes the importance of consistent training, stating, “To be the best, you’ve got to be on it at all times.” In his first indoor meet of 2025, Hunter excelled, leading the state in high jump and achieving a remarkable triple jump of 47’4.25″, the farthest by a junior in Mississippi history and placing him ninth nationally. Committed to improving, he aims for greatness in track and field while prioritizing his education and future career beyond sports.

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SUMMARY: The Supreme Court has upheld Mississippi’s Jim Crow-era law that permanently disenfranchises individuals convicted of certain felonies, including nonviolent offenses. The court declined to review an appeal from residents who completed their sentences but cannot regain voting rights. The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals determined that this practice does not violate the Constitution and that legislative action is necessary for change. Critics argue the law, originating from an aim to target Black individuals, contributes to the disenfranchisement of nearly 50,000 Mississippians, with restoration options being extremely limited. Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson dissented on the ruling.

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SUMMARY: The Biloxi Shuckers announced the Southern Miss Golden Eagles will play the Nicholls Colonels on March 25 at Keesler Federal Park, part of the Hancock Whitney Classic. Gates open at 5:00 p.m., with tickets starting at $19 for students and $21 for the public. Southern Miss, a strong baseball program with recent NCAA success, aims to continue thrilling fans in Biloxi, while Nicholls returns for the third consecutive year. The event promotes regional college baseball talent and supports the local economy, with both teams expressing excitement for the matchup and the strong community support in the area.

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