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Mississippi students create set of wheels for handicapped turtle

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2 years ago

March 15, 2023

A group of students in a Lego League Challenge Team helped a turtle on the Mississippi Gulf Coast regain the ability to walk by creating a personalized set of wheels.

The Southaven-based group banded together to take on the special project when the 20-year-old turtle, named Lieutenant Dan, had his back legs amputated after getting hit by a car.

Lieutenant Dan was taken in by the Central Mississippi Turtle Rescue in September following the incident and has since been living at a foster home in Olive Branch.

Several months later, the “Bots of Prey 240” group was asked by Lieutenant Dan’s foster parent to come up with a creative solution that would help him have more mobility.

“They needed a way to get him up off of his stomach so he can get out and explore outside,” Brooke DeHaven, the group’s coach, said on Good Things with Rebecca Turner. “He does really good in his own enclosure, but they wanted him to be able to have a little bit more quality of life…

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By: Alyssa Arbuckle
Title: Mississippi students create set of wheels for handicapped turtle
Sourced From: www.supertalk.fm/mississippi-students-create-set-of-wheels-for-handicapped-turtle/
Published Date: Wed, 15 Mar 2023 19:43:36 +0000

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Trump says he will issue an executive order Monday to get TikTok back up

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3 days ago

January 19, 2025

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www.wjtv.com – The Associated Press – 2025-01-19 09:20:00

SUMMARY: President-elect Donald Trump announced that he will issue an executive order on Monday to extend the deadline for TikTok’s China-based parent company, ByteDance, to find an approved U.S. buyer. This decision follows the removal of TikTok from app stores due to a federal law requiring ByteDance to sell its U.S. operations or face a ban, citing national security concerns. Trump’s order would delay the law’s restrictions, offering ByteDance more time to negotiate a sale. Despite challenges, including TikTok’s legal disputes, Trump emphasized the app’s potential value and the importance of keeping it operational in the U.S.

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Events happening this weekend in Mississippi: January 17-19

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5 days ago

January 17, 2025

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www.wjtv.com – Kaitlin Howell – 2025-01-17 07:20:00

SUMMARY: This weekend (January 17-19), Mississippi offers a variety of events. Highlights include the JSU Tiger Parade of Champions in Jackson, Fleet Feet Coffee Run, and several Martin Luther King Jr. celebrations. The Bridgid Ferguson Trio and Storytelling Festival also take place in Jackson, along with exhibits like “Of Salt and Spirit.” In Vicksburg, enjoy the Winter Youth Rodeo and Peruvian Delights Wine Dinner, while Natchez hosts a Krewe of Phoenix Ball and a Farmers Market. The Pine Belt features Artrageous in Hattiesburg and karaoke in Laurel. Other events include jazz, comedy, and live performances across the region.

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Biden to address the nation days before Trump's inauguration

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7 days ago

January 15, 2025

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www.wjtv.com – The Associated Press – 2025-01-15 10:43:00

SUMMARY: Joe Biden’s presidency aimed to “restore the soul” of America post-Trump, but despite bipartisan legislative successes and international alliances, he struggled to change the political landscape. Four years after defeating Trump, Biden faced electoral defeat as Trump made a political comeback. Polls show only a quarter view Biden favorably, even lower than Trump during his presidency. Although Biden touted achievements in infrastructure and economic recovery, rising costs and inflation eroded public support. As he prepares to leave office, questions persist about his legacy and the permanence of the political shift towards populism, leaving Biden’s ambitions unfulfilled.

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