SUMMARY: As the Super Bowl between the Eagles and Chiefs approaches, businesses in South Mississippi are gearing up to cater to fans traveling from New Orleans. The Driftwood Motel is promoting itself as an ideal stay, offering special transportation services to the game. Gulf Coast Cards and Sports Memorabilia has noted an uptick in customers looking for team merchandise and is stocking up on Eagles and Chiefs gear. Woody’s in Gulfport is preparing with drink and food specials, raffles, and giveaways. Local businesses are eager to take advantage of this influx of fans, creating a vibrant atmosphere in the region.

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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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