Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) is a severe recessive X-linked form of muscular dystrophy characterized by rapid progression of muscle degeneration, eventually leading to lo â¦ ss of ambulation and death. This affliction affects one in 3500 males, making it the most prevalent of muscular dystrophies.
Petal is a city in Forrest County, Mississippi, along the Leaf River. It is part of the Hattiesburg, Mississippi Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 10,454 in the 2010 census. The International Checker Hall of Fame was located in Petal until September 29, 2007 when 20,000 sq. ft. of the 35,000 sq. ft. building caught fire. On June 23, 2004, Sports Illustrated entitled Petal as Sports Illustrated Sportstown for Mississippi.
Vicksburg | Port Gibson Mississippi Natchez Trace. This section of the Natchez Trace is located near Vicksburg and Port Gibson, Mississippi. The section starts at Mississippi Highway 27 (milepost 66) and extends south to Mississippi Highway 552 (milepost 30).