The Sun Herald

JACKSON COUNTY

Industries serve as backbone of East Jackson County economy

JACKSON COUNTY -- In east Jackson County, industry is the driving force behind a surge of activity that's making it an economic hub in South Mississippi.

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HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS

New Hope overcomes Pascagoula in 5A final

PEARL -- A Pascagoula baseball team that exceeded expectations and overcame unusual adversity fell short of its second consecutive Class 5A state title on Saturday.

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MILITARY

Pascagoula band performing Memorial Day in Washington, D.C.

PASCAGOULA -- The Pascagoula High School band will represent Mississippi in the National Memorial Day Parade on Monday afternoon in Washington, which is known to draw a crowd of more than 250,000 each year.

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HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS

Pascagoula plays for title repeat Saturday in Pearl

PEARL -- After losing Game 1 of the Class 5A state title series, the Pascagoula baseball team showed again Friday that it thrives on adversity as it seeks its second straight state championship.

GRADUATIONS

Gautier grads can now decide who they are

GAUTIER -- Hundreds gathered at Gautier High School's stadium Friday evening to help the class of 2013 celebrate their graduation.

GRADUATIONS

Moss Point graduates have big dreams

MOSS POINT -- Blue and white balloons floated above the crowd as almost 150 students graduated from Moss Point High School on Friday night to cheers from family and friends.

MOSS POINT

Grand Bay NERR's new facility, kayak launch will help visitors experience nature

JACKSON COUNTY -- The Grand Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve hosted a tour to educate other members of the Coastal Nature Destinations Group about different nature sites across South Mississippi.

HARRISON COUNTY

Trooper: Driving without seat belts risks deadly consequences

GULFPORT -- Brian Pearse travels the state encouraging people to use child restraints and seat belts. He wants to keep families from experiencing the pain he did when his two children died in a 2006 car crash in Gulfport. Neither was wearing a seat belt.