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New St. Patrick principal looks forward to furthering values of Catholic education

The Fighting Irish of St. Patrick Catholic High School have a new leader.
Now, he’s speaking to News 25 about his goals and vision as he prepares for his new role.
Paul Knapstein was selected after an extensive candidate search by the Diocese of Biloxi.
He takes over for the 2023-2024 school year, replacing Dr. Matt Buckley, the new superintendent for the diocese.
Knapstein says the hiring process was a whirlwind, but as a longtime resident of the Gulf South, he thrilled to be headed to the Mississippi Coast.
With more than 30 years of experience in…
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Introducing our WXXV Student Athlete of the Week, Vancleave’s Hunter Harper!

SUMMARY: Hunter Harper, a senior dual-sport athlete at Vancleave High School, is this week’s WXXV Student Athlete of the Week. He rushed over 900 yards during his final football season, leading the Bulldogs to their 16th playoff appearance. Harper, who was pivotal in helping his baseball team win the school’s second State Championship, is now striving for back-to-back titles. With a 5-1 record, 39 strikeouts, and a .384 batting average, he is confident heading into playoffs. Harper values his leadership role and aims to inspire younger athletes. Best of luck to him and the Bulldogs in their playoff campaign!
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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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19 people facing charges in George County drug bust

SUMMARY: In George County, Miss., 19 individuals face felony drug charges following “Operation Rotten Egg,” a multi-county investigation involving federal and local law enforcement. The operation resulted in 31 undercover drug purchases and the seizure of 390.47 grams of methamphetamine, 38 dosage units of oxycodone, 86 dosage units of hydrocodone, and multiple firearms. Of the 19 charged, 14 are in custody, while five remain at large. The operation involved agencies including the George County Sheriff’s Office, Mississippi Bureau of Narcotics, and FBI Safe Streets Task Force. Investigators encourage anyone with information to contact the George County Sheriff’s Office.
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