This was the story that made 2018 one of my favourite years. A month prior to the Super Bowl, which featured the Eagles and Patriots in a thrilling matchup, I was able to talk with Larry Foles, a native Petal man and father of Super Bowl Champion quarterback Nick Foles. The Nick’s version of Larry’s “rags-to riches” story is a good example of Larry’s. Like many Mississippians, Larry rose from humble beginnings to develop grit and determination that he was able to use for his son’s success on the biggest stage of sports. These stories are unique to Mississippi and show the world why Mississippians excel in basketball, football, baseball, and Olympic sports. These stories have been my passion for many years. It never ends. Our current members: Your donation to our newsroom will help to make Mississippi a better place. We are grateful for your support. Without you, our work would not be possible. Our readers who have not yet joined: We are a non-profit organization and rely on donations from generous donors and members to continue our work. Your contribution will go towards essential functions that keep our newsroom afloat. We wouldn’t exist without you, quite literally. We hope that you will consider becoming part of our passionate member community and making a donation to celebrate our 6th anniversary. Mississippi Today will be celebrating its 6th anniversary with a look back on our most popular stories from the past six years. Mississippi Today will be celebrating its 6th anniversary next week by looking back at the top stories from the past. Mississippi Today will be celebrating its 6th anniversary with a look back on our most memorable stories.