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Mississippi Aquarium to unveil $4 million expansion next week

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www.supertalk.fm – Alyssa Arbuckle – 2023-08-18 19:05:13

SUMMARY: The Mississippi Aquarium is getting ready to reveal $4 million worth of renovations to its Changing Tides building. The expansion adds over 7,000 square feet of space and includes 23 new habitats designed to replicate a Kelp Forest, Tropical Jungle, and Warm Water Oceans. The renovated area will feature a two-toed sloth, a three-banded armadillo, a giant Pacific octopus, and over 130 different species such as sea horses, tarantulas, snakes, lizards, hissing cockroaches, and poison dart frogs. The aquarium is also planning to build more habitats for future animal encounter events. Additionally, the aquarium is offering a free annual pass for children between the ages of three and five, as well as discounted annual passes for adults, youth, seniors, and military personnel.

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Rep. Trent Kelly celebrates retirement from military with ceremony in capitol

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www.supertalk.fm – Caleb Salers – 2025-04-29 12:03:00

SUMMARY: Mississippi Congressman Trent Kelly retired from the military in a ceremony hosted by Governor Tate Reeves at the state capitol in Jackson. Kelly, a Major General and Assistant Adjutant General with the Mississippi Army National Guard, began his career in 1985 and served in various roles, including deployments to Iraq during the global war on terrorism. He was promoted to colonel and became the Brigade Commander for the 168th Engineer Brigade. Kelly served in Congress since 2015 and remains an advocate for U.S. troops. He expressed pride in his military career and the opportunities it provided.

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Giant ‘sea dragon’ fossil discovered in Mississippi, believed to be largest in state history

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www.supertalk.fm – J.T. Mitchell – 2025-04-29 10:36:00

SUMMARY: A team from the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality discovered a mosasaur vertebra in Oktibbeha County on April 15, 2025, representing one of the largest sea dragons of the late Cretaceous period. The fossil, found in the Prairie Bluff Formation, likely belonged to Mosasaurus hoffmanni, a massive marine predator that could grow up to 50 feet long and weigh 20,000 pounds. Known for its dagger-like teeth, this apex predator dominated the seas while dinosaurs ruled the land. This find marks the largest mosasaur fossil recorded in Mississippi and is now part of the Mississippi Museum of Natural Science’s collection.

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Former Mississippi Gov. Phil Bryant appointed to FEMA Review Council by Trump

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www.supertalk.fm – J.T. Mitchell – 2025-04-28 16:49:00

SUMMARY: Former Mississippi Gov. Phil Bryant has been appointed by President Donald Trump to the FEMA Review Council, a group tasked with reforming and streamlining the Federal Emergency Management Agency. The council, co-chaired by Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, includes top experts such as Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin. Established by a January executive order, the council aims to improve FEMA’s efficiency in disaster response. Bryant, who served as governor from 2012-2020, expressed honor at the appointment, citing Mississippi’s experience with natural disasters. The council will review FEMA’s disaster response capabilities and recommend changes to the president.

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