SUMMARY: Aiden Buo, a Bay High soccer star, has been named the Mississippi Gatorade Player of the Year, an honor awarded to the state's top student-athlete in their sport. Buo, entering his senior year, didn't initially aim for the award but feels honored to receive it. His coach, Chris Doxy, praised Aiden's hard work, leadership, and passion both on and off the field. Aiden, set to play at Davidson, expressed excitement about possibly earning the award again and aims to help his team win three consecutive state titles for the first time in school history.

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SUMMARY: The Gulfport School District has initiated summer maintenance ahead of the new academic year. Crews are repairing equipment, addressing unfinished roof work, and replacing 50 air conditioners at Gulfport High School. Chief Operations Officer Jack Whitman notes additional projects, including sewer work, new roof panels, and restroom renovations across other campuses. Extensive cleaning and flooring work are also in progress. Athletic Director Matt Walter announces the purchase of a 44-seat activity bus to accommodate larger teams for events and field trips. Plans are underway to acquire a second bus, enhancing resources for students throughout the year.

The Gulfport School District is beginning summer maintenance improvements before scholars and educators return to campus.

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SUMMARY: A St. Louis man, Colby Sims, has been sentenced to nearly five years in jail for drug trafficking. According to the Hancock Sheriff's Office, Sims was involved in selling fentanyl-laced pills. The investigation revealed that a car would leave a hotel in Bay St. Louis, drive into Louisiana, and return to the hotel to sell the drugs. Sims has been officially charged with drug trafficking.

According to officials, Sims contributed funds to buy 1000 fentanyl-laced pills to bring back from Louisiana for sale in Mississippi.

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