SUMMARY: The Pasar Shan High School track and field team will host the regional meet on their home track this Saturday. The team's success in the district meet led to this opportunity, showcasing fast athletes such as Annah Bradley. Coach Rosco Forge attributes their success to dedication and development, with athletes like Harmony Walker and Oli Trey Bailey making significant improvements. Walker is currently the fastest girl in the state with a 100m time of 11.68 seconds, while Bailey broke the mile record. Bradley, the wxxv student athlete of the week, aims to continue her success in college while pursuing a career in veterinary medicine.

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SUMMARY: Diana Majors and Nicole Marts from the Mississippi Aquarium brought Thumper the African penguin to discuss the upcoming penguin house party on May 3rd. Thumper, a favorite with a big personality, will be part of the event to raise funds for a permanent habitat for the penguin colony. The party will feature music, food from local businesses, and interactions with the penguins. Tickets are on sale for $55 and include food samplings. Daily encounters with the penguins are also available at the aquarium. The staff has been working with penguins for years and encourages visitors to check out their social media for updates.

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SUMMARY: The Mississippi aquarium bids farewell to 16 endangered Kemp's Ridley sea turtles as they are released into the Mississippi Sound after five months of rehabilitation. The organization has been working for nearly four years to restore the health and recovery of these animals. After being flown in from New England due to a cold stun event, the turtles received medical care, including full physical exams, x-rays, and blood work. Veterinarians monitored their progress closely, and ultimately 16 turtles were deemed healthy for release. The community gathered to witness the turtles being released, and some were seeing an ocean creature up close for the first time. The sea turtles will now return to their natural habitat in the Gulf and beyond. Those interested in assisting in recovery efforts can visit the Mississippi aquarium website for more information.

This release comes after the Mississippi Aquarium provided levels of care to restore health and recovery for nearly five months.

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