Ryan Peterson signs with the Miami Marlins after being selected 71st overall in the 2026 MLB Draft. Peterson, who lived in Stanton until after the seventh grade and whose father, John Peterson, served as athletic director at Stanton ISD, began his professional baseball career last week at the Marlins’ player development complex in Jupiter, Florida.

Cotton Quick Take

Martin County Historical Museum Board Vice President Georgeann Walton visits with guests during the grand reopening of the museum's newly renovated South Hall. Walton and other volunteers spent countless volunteer hours over the past four years helping bring the project to life.