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Mississippi Aquarium to unveil $4 million expansion on August 25
SUMMARY: Mississippi Aquarium has completed over $4 million in renovations to its Changing Tides building. The remodel includes 23 new habitats that replicate a Kelp Forest, Tropical Jungle, and Warm Water Oceans. The expanded area will feature various species such as sea horses, tarantulas, snakes, and poison dart frogs. The renovation also includes a new food and beverage service powered by Amazon Go’s walk-out technology and an interactive activity called Draw Alive by Breeze Creative. The aquarium will introduce a free annual pass for children aged three to five. The new space is set to open on August 25.
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SUMMARY: Mississippi’s “Birthplace of America’s Music” float received enthusiastic cheers as it paraded along Colorado Boulevard at the Tournament of Roses in Pasadena, California. The float, adorned with 13,000 yellow roses and honoring music legends Elvis Presley and B.B. King, won the Past President Award for outstanding innovation in materials used. Led by Jackson State University’s Sonic Boom of the South band, the float featured country trio Chapel Hart and Elvis tribute artist Brandon Bennett. Visit Mississippi expressed gratitude for the recognition and invited people to celebrate significant milestones in 2025 for Elvis’s and B.B. King’s birthdays.
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SUMMARY: President Joe Biden will award the Presidential Citizens Medal to Liz Cheney and Bennie Thompson, who led the congressional investigation into the January 6 Capitol riot. The ceremony will honor 20 individuals for their contributions to society, including advocates for marriage equality and pioneers in medical treatment. Other honorees include former senators, civil rights activists, and military nurses. Biden commended the recipients for their dedication and sacrifice, highlighting their collective commitment to serving the nation. Cheney and Thompson have faced scrutiny from Donald Trump, who has called for their imprisonment. The medal recognizes exemplary service to the country and its citizens.
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SUMMARY: On New Year’s Day, a pickup truck driver, Shamsud-Din Jabbar, killed 10 people and injured over 30 in New Orleans’ French Quarter, transforming the festive Bourbon Street into chaos. Jabbar was shot dead by police after attacking officers. Among the deceased was 18-year-old Nikyra Cheyenne Dedeaux; her mother mourned her loss deeply. The FBI is treating the incident as terrorism, having found an Islamic State flag and explosives in the vehicle. Authorities continue to investigate potential accomplices. New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell condemned the act, highlighting its intentional nature amid a vulnerability during ongoing safety upgrades in the area.
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