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Team USA Gymnastics is serving as a motivator for Mississippi gymnasts

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5 months ago

July 31, 2024

Team USA Gymnastics is serving as a motivator for Mississippi gymnasts

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) – Team USA Gymnastics is proving to be a highlight of the Paris Olympic Games. 

The men’s team secured a bronze medal in the team finals Monday, and all eyes are on the women who topped the podium with gold in team finals Tuesday.

There’s excitement just watching the competition, but for some Mississippi gymnasts, it’s pushing them to new heights.

We visited Courthouse Gymnastics Co. in Flowood, where students dressed in their own version of red, white, and blue leotards prepared for competitions.

“They come in four or five days a week, almost 20 hours a week,” explained Courthouse Gymnastics Co. co-owner Mario Gonzalez. “And that’s just what it takes.”

The televised events and the lead-up to them have gotten the girls thinking ahead.

“I went to the Olympic trials, and we were a little farther off, but watching them made me get really inspired to work harder in the gym,” noted Alex Burkhard.

“My dream is probably to be the next Simone Biles,” admits Elizabeth Benslar.

Simone Biles may be setting records but some of the girls brought up other members of Team USA as their favorites. Still, there was plenty of praise for Biles.

While most of us are watching in awe, the girls at Courthouse Gymnastics Co. are analyzing their every move.

“When I learn new skills, I like to watch it,” said Blakely Lott. “So it’s like, ‘Oh, I could do better at this or that. So I like to watch and learn how to do certain skills. Then it’s cool to watch like, ‘Hey, I’ve learned to do that skill now and I used to not be able to.’”

However, the biggest takeaway from watching those women compete at the highest level seemed to be the work ethic. Here’s what some of the students said about the added motivation.

“I literally told my mom, I was like, ‘That just makes me want to go to the gym and do gymnastics now,’” noted Addlyn Pipper.

“I’m gonna get to the Olympics one day,” said Laura Vaiden. “And I just, the next day at gym, I’m like, alright, tomorrow, you’re gonna work hard.”

“Just for a goal for myself, is to see how close I could be to going,” added Alex Burkhard.

Olympics or not, these gymnasts will keep up the work.

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Man arrested for allegedly stealing $64,000 tractor in Mississippi

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December 20, 2024

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Man arrested for allegedly stealing ,000 tractor in Mississippi

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) – A man is behind bars after a tractor valued at $64,000 was recovered in Washington County, Mississippi.

This week, the Mississippi Agriculture and Livestock Theft Bureau equipment and arrested Doug Showah of Sunflower County following an investigation into the theft of a stolen John Deere 3039R tractor.

The MALTB first received information about the stolen tractor on October 23.

The tractor was later determined to be stolen from Washington County. On or about November 22, the tractor was located in Sunflower County and tied back to Doug Showah of Indianola.

Tuesday, MALTB investigators searched M & D Aviation, a business owned by Doug Showah, and discovered the John Deere tractor. During the search, a Polaris 1000 side-by-side valued at $18,300 that was stolen out of Ashley County, Arkansas, was also recovered.

Stolen Polaris side-by-side from Arkansas recovered in Mississippi.(MALTB)

Showah was charged with two counts of receiving stolen property.

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10-week-old baby missing in Mississippi, MBI investigates

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December 20, 2024

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HOLCOMB, Miss. (WMC) -The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation is searching for 10-week-old baby A’marion Nason of Holcomb, Mississippi. The baby was last seen on Thursday, December 19, at about 7:17 a.m. near Powell Road in Grenada County.

10-week-old baby missing in Mississippi, MBI investigates(Mississippi Bureau of Investigation)

A’marion Nason may be accompanied by Anthony Rayshun Mitchell, who is described as an African-American male, 5’6 inches tall, weighing 178 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes.

A’marion Nason may have personal items that include a black and orange Nike onesie, as well as a blue, black, and orange cap.

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Mississippi Museum of Natural Science inviting guests to attend dinosaur exhibit before departure – SuperTalk Mississippi

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December 19, 2024

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Mississippi Museum of Natural Science inviting guests to attend dinosaur exhibit before departure – SuperTalk Mississippi

The Mississippi Museum of Natural Science will soon be welcoming a new exhibit, but for now, visitors can continue to take a trip back in time to the prehistoric age and enjoy present offerings.

Before welcoming the “Mindbender Mansion” exhibit to the facility at Lefleur’s Bluff in Jackson, central Mississippians and science enthusiasts from across the state have just over two more weeks to enjoy “Dinosaurs Around the World: The Great Outdoors.”

Per museum officials, visitors are invited to embark on a globetrotting expedition around the world to discover the Age of Reptiles before the exhibit closes. This outdoor and indoor exhibit features 11 animatronic dinosaurs alongside.

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Attendees will see animatronics such as the mighty T. rex of North America, the bi-pedal predator Herrerasaurus, one of the first dinosaurs to appear on Earth, and the bizarre, bony-crested Oviraptor from Mongolia. This exhibit will be up and running until January 5.

Then, the museum will transition into a new phase of educational presentations with “Mindbender Mansion,” an eclectic space filled with brainteasers and interactive challenges running from January 18 through May 4. The goal is to test the brainpower and problem-solving skills of guests of all ages.

“It’s more for solving puzzles and challenges. It’s also math, science, and technology-based. So if that’s your thing, or if your grandchild or children are really into that, it has huge educational content all woven into the exhibit,” Mississippi Museum of Natural Science Foundation Chair LoRose Moore said on Good Things with Rebecca Turner.

Visitors are invited to join the “Mindbender Society” by gathering hidden clues and secret passwords scattered throughout the various thematic rooms of the house soon to be located within the museum. The clues and passwords are revealed by solving select brainteasers and group challenges.

The Mississippi Museum of Natural Science is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday’s operating hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. with the museum being open on Sundays from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is $8 for adults, $7 for senior citizens, $6 for children ages 3-18, and free for those under 3 years old. Annual membership passes can be purchased for individuals for $50 and $100 for families.

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