Representatives from the 12 city and county governments across the Coast will be at the Institute for Marine Mammal Studies tomorrow morning. It’s the regular meeting of the Mississippi Sound Coalition. During this meeting the group will take up a…
In one of his last acts as secretary of state, Delbert Hosemann has filed a civil lawsuit against the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Mississippi River Commission. Hosemann announced the suit today in Gulfport. With casinos and fun…
With 2019 almost under wraps, there is a lot on the horizon for the year 2020, especially in the City of Biloxi. Biloxi Mayor Andrew ‘FoFo’ Gilich stopped by the station this morning for our ‘Mayoral Monday’ segment to give…
Current Secretary of State, and incoming Lieutenant Governor, Delbert Hosemann is scheduled to be in South Mississippi later today. A press conference has been scheduled for 2:00 p.m. today where Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann is scheduled to announce actions…
2019 was a historic year for the Bonnet Carre Spillway as it remained open for a record 118 days. The extended opening proved to have adverse effects on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Now, some officials on the Coast are taking…
It’s not just the Coastal cities getting in on the litigation regarding the Bonnet Carre Spillway, the members of Mississippi Commercial Fisheries United are taking action as well. This was a devastating year for local commercial fishermen. Ryan Bradley, the…
South Mississippi cities, counties, and organizations have all filed a federal lawsuit against the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Mississippi River Commission. The lawsuit was filed today in the U.S. District Court in Gulfport by the cities of Biloxi,…
Issues that are affecting the Gulf Coast from the opening of the Bonnet Carre Spillway are still on the minds of officials from Mississippi and Louisiana. This afternoon, leaders will discuss the lasting impacts of the spillway opening this past…
This afternoon will mark a fresh start for some sea turtles. Today, between 2:30 and 3 pm, the Institute for Marine Mammal Studies, or IMMS, in Gulfport, and the DMR, will be releasing two stranded sea turtles rehabilitated by IMMS…
Reaction is coming in following Attorney General Jim Hood’s announcement yesterday of the state’s intention to sue the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers over the Bonnet Carre Spillway openings. Dr. Moby Solangi with the Institute for Marine Mammal Studies in…
Mississippi Attorney General Jim hood was in Biloxi to announce the start of a lawsuit related to this year’s Bonnet Carre Spillway openings. It’s the beginning of a lengthy process designed to provide relief for Mississippi Coast residents and industries…
Senator Roger Wicker questioned representatives from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers today on the impact of reopening the Bonnet Carre Spillway this year. The senator pushed members of the Corps of Engineers to consider adjustments to flood control infrastructure…
More help could be on the way, thanks to NOAA's National Center for Coastal Ocean Science, which is allocating more than $10 million dollars to fund research into one of the undesirable effects of the Bonnet Carre Spillway — toxic…
The government is now stepping in to help relieve some of the fishermen, marine life, and tourism issues left behind after 123 days of fresh water pouring into the Mississippi Sound. Dr. Moby Solangi said, “It’s one of the worst…
Local fishermen and the tourism industry have been hit hard over this past year, but some relief might soon be in sight. The reopening of the Bonnet Carre Spillway has had lasting effects throughout the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Chris Rhodes…
According to the Department of Marine Resources, fresh water from the Bonnet Carre Spillway damaged Mississippi’s seafood industry. After being open for a record 123 days, Mississippi lawmakers have started the process of possible legal action. Year after year, the…
Here on the Gulf Coast, we are still feeling the effects of the reopening of the Bonnet Carre Spillway months after it has been closed. Most of the water at the beaches, including the ones in Biloxi, are still under…
Here on the Coast, we are still feeling the effects of the reopening of the Bonnet Carre Spillway months after it had been closed. News 25 spoke with Mississippi Department of Marine Resources Executive Director Joe Spraggins. He says there…
State Attorney General and Democratic Candidate for Governor Jim Hood was on the Coast today to discuss the ongoing impacts of the Bonnet Carre Spillway opening. Hood spoke at Crystal Seas Seafood in Pass Christian where he highlighted the continued…
The Mississippi River Commission called upon a representative from the Gulf Coast to learn more about the lasting effects of the Bonnet Carre Spillway’s recent openings. IMMS President Dr. Moby Solangi testified before the commission and the Army Corps of…
As flood waters continue to recede, the Mississippi Delta, nearby areas and our Gulf Coast continue to grapple with the spillover effects, and long-term solutions are in order. This is a point Mississippi Agriculture Commissioner Andy Gipson tried to drive…
This morning at the Commission of Marine Resources, the Office of Marine Fisheries gave an update on the impact the Bonnet Carre Spillway has had since closure. The Office of Marine Fisheries gave an update on what the spillway caused…
The fishing industry was hit hard while the Bonnet Carre Spillway was open for those 123 days, but what now?
You can find out more about this topic at a meeting set for Tuesday evening from 5:30 to 6:30 pm at the Ocean Springs Library