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Mississippi oyster season to reopen January 15

The Department of Marine Resources say oyster season will re-open on January 15 in approved areas for a maximum 11-day period. Those areas are: Area I "B"           This area includes St Joe reefs Area II "A”          This area includes the…

USDA funds earmarked for Gulf shrimp

Federal funding has been earmarked to benefit South Mississippi’s seafood industry. According to Senator Roger Wicker’s office, $25 million of USDA Section 32 money will go towards fresh Gulf shrimp’s…

Missing teens in Pearl River County found safe

A pair of 15-year-olds who were reported as runaways in Pearl River County have been found and returned to their families. The Pearl River County Sheriff's Office reported Tuesday morning that deputies found the teens. The Sheriff's Office said Gabreal…