PEARL, Miss. (AP) - A new app will allow Pearl High School students and others access to information on sporting events, academics, extracurricular activities and other aspects of the school.

Officials tell The Clarion-Ledger (http://on.thec-l.com/VTpDOW ) users can access the Pirate Media Network and watch live broadcasts of sports games and receive inclement weather alerts from the school.

Students also can find out when exams are being held with the new app.

Information from: The Clarion-Ledger, http://www.clarionledger.com

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