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Gulf Blue Navigator Demo Day
SUMMARY: Six startup companies are competing for funding at Demo Day in Gulfport, Mississippi, as part of the Southern Miss Gulf Blue Navigator program, which aims to attract businesses to the Mississippi coast. The focus is on innovation in the blue economy, covering water and maritime industries. Highlights include Seafood AI’s biometric seafood scanner for determining the legality of crabs and DeepWater Exploration’s subsea cameras for maritime robotics. USM’s Vice President of Research, Kelly Lucas, emphasizes the potential for Mississippi to become a hub for blue economy innovation, driven by technological advances.
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George County drops opening game of 6A State Championship series to Saltillo, 4-3.
SUMMARY: The George County baseball team returned to Pearl aiming for back-to-back Class 6A State Championships. In game one, they started strong with an early RBI by Tripp Lightsey and solid pitching from ace Preston McAdory, who struck out nine over 105 pitches. By the fourth inning, the Rebels led 3-0 thanks to contributions from Cayler Havard and Blane Green. However, Saltillo rallied, scoring three runs in the seventh, forcing extras, and winning with a walk-off single in the eighth inning. Despite the 4-3 loss, George County remains determined to bounce back in game two, continuing their pursuit of a consecutive title.
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‘Sesame Street’ moves in with Netflix, but will stay on PBS
SUMMARY: Netflix and PBS have partnered to stream new episodes of “Sesame Street” simultaneously on Netflix, PBS, and the PBS Kids app starting later this year, while select past episodes will also be available worldwide on Netflix. This deal follows Warner Bros. Discovery’s decision not to renew its HBO and Max arrangement, though those platforms will keep episodes until 2027. Season 56 will feature longer, character-driven stories focusing on emotional well-being, with updates to the show’s look and exploration of the iconic Sesame Street neighborhood. PBS emphasizes the show’s educational impact, and Netflix highlights its commitment to quality children’s programming.
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Two Coast residents sentenced in human trafficking cases
SUMMARY: Attorney General Lynn Fitch announced the recent sentencings of Darran Berry and Dakota Cruse. Berry, 31, was sentenced to a total of 21 years in the custody of the Mississippi Department of Corrections (MDOC) for charges including promoting prostitution and possession of methamphetamine with a firearm. He will also register as a sex offender. Cruse, 26, received a 40-year sentence for child exploitation, with seven years to serve day for day and five years of post-release supervision. Both men were sentenced in connection with human trafficking operations led by the Attorney General’s Office.
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