SUMMARY: Former Pine Belt baseball star and Major League outfielder, Dustin Moore, has been sentenced to 9 years in prison for child sexual abuse charges. The 47-year-old was found guilty of three counts, with two years suspended. Moore, who played for teams like the Minnesota Twins and Boston Red Sox, was working as an instructor in Indiana when he was arrested for alleged interactions with a 14-year-old. In addition to the prison sentence, he was ordered to pay over $133,000 to two people. Moore, who starred at Oak Grove High School and the University of Alabama, will serve his sentence for child solicitation, seduction, and misconduct with a minor.

Former Pine Belt baseball standout sentenced to prison in Indiana.

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SUMMARY: Law's Mini Acre is a newly opened farm offering a summer camp experience for children in the Pine Belt area. The camp will accept 10 children for a 3-day program at the end of May, where they will learn about tending to horses, donkeys, and goats. The owners emphasize the small and personal nature of the camp, making it different and affordable. They believe that this camp will provide valuable experiences for future farmers. There are only a few spots left, so interested parents can find a registration link on the farm's website at wd.com.

‘Mini farm' in Sumrall holding ‘Farm Camp' in May

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SUMMARY: April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, and the Schaefer Center for Crisis Intervention in Pine Belt is working to break the stigma by encouraging everyone to get involved. They provide counseling and resources for victims of sexual assault, emphasizing the importance of being an active bystander to prevent or stop sex-related crimes. Every 68 seconds, an American is sexually assaulted, with one out of every six women and about 3% of men being victims. The Green Dot training empowers the community to intervene by being direct, delegating, or distracting in situations of potential harm. Taking action can make a difference in reducing the number of victims.

Shafer Center offering ‘Green Dot' training.

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