The Bonnet Carre Spillway opening is being largely blamed for the massive algae bloom that has spread across the Coast waters. It’s just one of the spillover effects from the record-breaking number of days the Louisiana spillway has been opened,…
South Mississippi is facing not only the challenge of the far-reaching algae bloom spurred by the long-opened Bonnet Carre Spillway, but also the perception that locally harvested seafood isn't safe to eat. Mississippi governor Phil Bryant wants to clear up…
The Bonnet Carre Spillway opening is being largely blamed for the massive algae bloom that has spread across our Coast waters. It's just one of the spillover effects from the record-breaking number of days the Louisiana spillway has been opened,…
With the delayed closing of the Bonnet Carre Spillway, things are not looking bright for Mississippi Sound marine life. According to the Institute for Marine Mammal Studies in Gulfport, 133 dolphins and 179 sea turtles are dead so far this…
Tuesday, corps officials said now, it may be July 28th before the decision is made to start closing bays of the Bonnet Carre Spillway.
The State Commission on Marine Resources met this morning and the topic on everyone’s mind was the Bonnet Carre Spillway. DMR Executive Director Joe Spraggins told those at the meeting how they are working with the state to conduct water…
Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann held a press conference in Gulfport this afternoon on the impact of the Bonnet Carre Spillway. The spillway was opened twice this year, causing significant impacts in the Mississippi Sound. The freshwater intrusion from the…
The heavy rainfall expected over the next few days in Mississippi and Louisiana could impact whether or not officials decide to close the Bonnet Carre Spillway. Just a few weeks ago, leaders with the U.S. Army Corps Of Engineers in…
As the toxic algae bloom continues to take a toll on Coast beaches, the USM Center for Fisheries Research and Development team is studying its effects on marine life. The group went out today to Biloxi Bay to analyze how…
The effects of the freshwater in the Gulf are having a large and lasting impact on local fishermen. News 25’s Kristen Anzuini has more.
A Mississippi Congressman is calling for a study to review how flood waters are handled by the Mississippi Valley Division for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Congressman Steven Palazzo sent a letter to Major General Richard G. Kaiser, President…
More beaches have been added to the list of closures on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Now people and their pets need to avoid 12 areas due to contamination from the blue-green algal bloom, but this problem goes way past swimming.…
A major outbreak of a blue-green harmful algal bloom has officials keeping a close eye on the beaches across the Gulf Coast. Four beach locations in Hancock County and five beaches in Harrison County have taken precautionary measures by urging…
With fresh water still pouring into Mississippi waters, the Governor’s Task Force continues to track the effects of the Bonnet Carre Spillway opening in the Mississippi Sound. Since the spillways opening, there have been 131 dolphins and 156 sea turtles,…
With the ongoing freshwater intrusion into Mississippi waters from the Bonnet Carré Spillway, the Governor’s Task Force has continued to track the effects of the spillway opening on the Mississippi Sound. With the spillway nearing 50 days open, the Mississippi…
Four locations on the beach were closed Saturday in Hancock County and as of now, they remain closed. The locations that are closed are Lakeshore Beach, Buccaneer State Park Beach, Waveland Beach, and Bay St. Louis Beach. Five additional beaches…
Mississippi leaders are preparing for an important meeting Monday that will play a key role in what happens next as trillions of gallons of freshwater spill into the Mississippi Sound killing marine life and business along our coast.
The 2019 Mississippi shrimp season opens tomorrow and for the first time officials say they are seeing a decrease in the number of shrimp. Biloxi was once known as the seafood capital of the world. Now, local fisherman are struggling…
A Biloxi City councilwoman is headed to our nation’s capital to visit with politicians regarding the Bonnet Carre Spillway openings. Ward Three City Councilwoman and State Senate candidate Dixie Newman will be heading to Washington D.C. on Wednesday to discuss…
Five Coast mayors are in Washington today to discuss the impacts to our Mississippi Sound caused by the reopening of the Bonnet Carre Spillway. Mayor FoFo Gilich of Biloxi, Pascagoula Mayor Dane Maxwell, Waveland Mayor Mike Smith, Long Beach Mayor…
Following Governor Phil Bryant’s disaster declaration, another Mississippi politician is addressing the impact of the opening of the Bonnet Carre Spillway. Today, Attorney General Jim Hood was in Biloxi to discuss what’s next for our lawmakers. IMMS President Dr. Moby…
Mississippi's top lawyer is preparing to present a critical case on behalf of South Mississippi, is on the coast to state his intentions. Attorney General Jim Hood will be holding a press conference at 1:15 p.m. Thursday afternoon at Mary…
USM researchers are leading an investigation into the effects of the Bonnet Carre Spillway openings in our Mississippi Sound. A team of USM researchers has begun a thorough examination of the spillway's effects on the Mississippi Sound, and will continue…
Governor Phil Bryant wants the federal government declare a fisheries disaster as water from a Mississippi River spillway gushes into what's normally a saltwater estuary.