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Super Bowl Guide: Where to watch and who to watch

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www.wxxv25.com – WXXV Staff – 2023-02-10 20:25:21

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Workers prepare for the NFL Super Bowl LVII football game outside State Farm Stadium, Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Matt York)

PHOENIX (AP) — The Super Bowl between the Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs is rapidly approaching. Here are some things to know ahead of Sunday’s game:

HOW DO I WATCH?

The game begins at 6:30 p.m. EST on Sunday and can be viewed on Fox, Fox Deportes and the NFL+ app. It can also be streamed on multiple services, including YouTube TV. The national radio broadcast is on Westwood One.

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Introducing our Student Athlete of the Week: Ocean Springs’ very own Mackenzie Smith

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www.wxxv25.com – Ansley Brent – 2024-11-22 16:06:00

SUMMARY: Mackenzie Smith, a sophomore from Ocean Springs, is this week’s WXXV Student Athlete of the Week. Starting golf at just four years old, her passion has led her to become a two-time state champion and two-time district champion. Recently named MVP in the Mississippi High School Coaches Association All-Star Tournament, she emphasizes consistent practice and dedication to her game. Smith credits her success to her faith, reminding herself of Psalm 46:5 during rounds. Inspired by former teammate and SEC champion Avery Weed, Smith aspires to elevate her own golfing career through participation in college camps and year-round tournaments.

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Jussie Smollett’s conviction in 2019 attack on himself is overturned

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www.wxxv25.com – WXXV Staff – 2024-11-21 14:55:00

SUMMARY: The Illinois Supreme Court overturned Jussie Smollett’s conviction for staging a 2019 racist and homophobic attack, ruling that he should not have faced charges again after an agreement with prosecutors. The case, which attracted substantial media attention and polarized public opinion, involved Smollett claiming he was assaulted by two men. Initial charges were dropped in exchange for community service and a $10,000 bond forfeiture. The Court’s opinion emphasized the importance of upholding negotiated deals in criminal law. Despite the ruling, the special prosecutor noted it did not affect the jury’s unanimous guilty verdict against Smollett for disorderly conduct.

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Attorneys want the US Supreme Court to say Mississippi’s felony voting ban is cruel and unusual

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www.wxxv25.com – Associated Press – 2024-11-21 14:52:00

SUMMARY: Attorneys are urging the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn Mississippi’s Jim Crow-era law that permanently disenfranchises individuals convicted of certain felonies, including nonviolent offenses like forgery. They argue such practices are unconstitutional, reflecting a harsh and outdated approach. Currently, nearly 50,000 people, disproportionately Black, are affected, with few avenues available for restoring voting rights. The recent appeal follows a series of unsuccessful attempts to challenge this law in court, emphasizing the racial biases embedded in the state’s voting rights legislation. The attorneys assert that the Supreme Court should reconsider the constitutional validity of these disenfranchisement laws.

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