Game Day at the Gainwells': Yazoo County Grad Set to Play for Eagles in Big Game
It's almost time for the biggest game in American sports.
The Big Game is set to be highly viewed across the country – and in Mississippi.
Not just because it's football, but because local high school and college grads are in the game.
One of them is Yazoo County grad Kenneth Gainwell, a running back for the Philadelphia Eagles.
We recently had the opportunity to join Kenny's parents and brother to watch him on TV in the NFC Championship.
Here's an exclusive inside look at what it's like to watch a family member reach his dreams – a fun time when it's gameday at the Gainwells'.
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