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.
The festivities and programs will culminate with a formal banquet recognizing all state winners. Shown in the picture are Mississippiâs National Distinguished Principal Kelli Brown, Mrs. Brown's family and Petal School District Superintendent Dr. Matt Dillon. \ Petal High School senior, Christian Gammill, was honored at the September meeting of the Petal School Board. Gammill completed his Eagle Scout project by building a butterfly garden for Petal Primary School. He joined Scouts when he was in first grade and has always had a strong interest in the environment.