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Mississippi students create set of wheels for handicapped turtle

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1 year 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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www.wcbi.com – Shawanda Jones – 2024-04-23 17:52:25

SUMMARY: The Columbus Police Department is investigating the discovery of a female body on Industrial St. Eyewitnesses reported finding the body on Monday evening, and police were notified the next day. The community gathered on 7th Avenue North to learn the victim's identity. The female victim was described as African American with green highlights in her hair. Police are seeking more information from the original eyewitness and have a person of interest in the case. Anyone with information is urged to contact the Columbus Police Department or Golden Triangle Crime Stoppers.

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Viewers make allegations against Hatley teacher, school district releases statement – Home – WCBI TV

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April 23, 2024

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www.wcbi.com – Joey Barnes – 2024-04-23 17:26:14

SUMMARY: Allegations of inappropriate disciplinary actions by an elementary teacher towards a student at Hatley Attendance School in Monroe County, Mississippi have surfaced. The superintendent, Dr. Chad O'Brian, released a statement emphasizing student safety and the district's commitment to providing a secure learning environment. Despite concerns, the sheriff's office has not been asked to investigate the incident. The school district's policy prohibits commenting on personnel matters. Several viewers contacted WCBI about the alleged incident, prompting the superintendent to address the situation to ensure a safe educational environment for all students.

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Mississippi House, Senate conferees discuss Medicaid expansion

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4 hours ago

April 23, 2024

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www.wjtv.com – Richard Lake – 2024-04-23 17:11:16

SUMMARY: The Mississippi House and Senate conferees on Medicaid expansion have begun public negotiations on their differing plans to provide health insurance to working Mississippians. The House conferees, led by Chairwoman Missy McGee, proposed a compromise plan for a hybrid Medicaid expansion that would cover individuals between 0% and 99% of the federal poverty level on managed care organizations, while those between 100% and 138% would be on the federal insurance exchange, with the state covering premiums and co-pays. Roughly 200,000 individuals would be affected by this plan. The Senate did not offer a compromise plan but expressed willingness to review the House proposal and data.

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