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3-year-old child drowns in pool in Jackson County

JACKSON COUNTY -- A 3-year-old child has drowned in a swimming pool at Gulf Park Estates in the St. Andrews community, authorities said.

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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.
PASCAGOULA

Pascagoula beach to be used for IED detection testing

Pascagoula gave the go-ahead to the University of Mississippi to conduct research on the beach on equipment that detects buried explosive devices.
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.
HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS

East to coach Moss Point Tigers

The Moss Point football program is looking to a coaching veteran to direct the team into the 2013 football campaign.
OCEAN SPRINGS

2 injured in freak accident in Ocean Springs

OCEAN SPRINGS -- Police are investigating a freak accident that injured two people Friday night outside the Wal-Mart on U.S. 90, Deputy Police Chief Mark Dunston said.
PASCAGOULA

Pascagoula defeats New Hope 3-2

Pascagoula defeated New Hope 3-2 Friday in the second game of the Class 5A state championship baseball series.
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.
GRADUATIONS

Pascagoula High School remembers Brandon Rich, Caleb Sweeten at graduation

PASCAGOULA -- The Pascagoula High School 2013 senior class walked the field of War Memorial Stadium with Panther pride Thursday night and marked a rite of passage.