2024's Shrimp Queen joins WXXV to discuss Blessing of the Fleet events
Biloxi, Miss. (WXXV)- Blessing of the Fleet kicks off their 96th year this week. Events are planned throughout the week and into the weekend.…
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Consumers can expect higher shrimp prices this year
Mississippi waters recently reopened for shrimp season. Over at Quality Poultry and Seafood in Biloxi, they have more than 75 years of experience in selling fresh seafood in…
Shrimp season opens today
Mississippi’s shrimp season is now open. Despite the weather, the dock at the Biloxi Small Craft Harbor was looking rather empty this morning. That’s because shrimpers eager to be back out on…
Mississippi shrimp season opens May 25
BILOXI, Miss. – The Mississippi Department of Marine Resources has set the opening date of the 2022-2023 shrimp season in state territorial waters for 6 a.m. Wednesday, May 25, 2022. All regulations of the MDMR will be in full force and…
Biloxi's 2020 Blessing of the Fleet this weekend
The City of Biloxi, Harrison County and St. Michael Catholic Church are pleased to announce that the 91st annual Blessing of the Fleet & Coronation of the Shrimp King and Queen will be held Saturday and Sunday. The Committee encourages…
Shrimp industry hit by coronavirus
The coronavirus pandemic has crippled industries across the country including Louisiana’s shrimping industry. Louisiana is known for its fresh seafood which is shipped all over the world. Brown shrimp season started on Monday and so far it hasn’t been good.…
Blessing of the Fleet and Shrimp Queen Pageant officially kick off
Biloxi, MS (WXXV)-With safety in mind the festivities for the annual Blessing of The Fleet and Shrimp Queen Pageant officially kicks off. Wednesday, the 91st annual Biloxi Blessing of The Fleet and Shrimp Queen contestants gathered at st. Micheal catholic…
Shrimp season to close north of Intracoastal Waterway on Jan. 1, 2020
BILOXI, Miss. — Officials with the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources announced Friday that all waters north of the Intracoastal Waterway will close to shrimping at 12:01 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2020. This closure only applies to Mississippi territorial waters…
Red tide brings shrimp close to shore
Usually the term red tide is associated with mass amounts of dead fish washing up on our shores as harmful algae blooms deplete oxygen levels in the water, but occasionally it means locals get to take advantage of a jubilee.…
Shrimp Season Opens: Live Report
News 25's Laurene Callander interviews Chief Keith Davis about the opening of shrimp season.
Shrimping Closes, Tonging Reopens
New important information is out for shrimpers who plan to hit coast waters over the weekend. The Department of Marine Resources announced all waters north of the Intracoastal Waterway in Mississippi territorial waters will be closed to shrimping at 12:01…
Study Suggests Gulf Shrimp Tastes Better
Experts are saying better flavor gives Mississippi wild caught shrimp a competitive advantage over imported and pond raised shrimp. A study conducted by the Mississippi State University Extension Service showed those who participated in blind taste tests tended to prefer…
Shrimp Season Opens On Monday
The Mississippi Department of Marine Resources announced shrimp season will open on Monday. Recreational and commercial shrimp season will open at 6 a.m. on June 6th and close at midnight on December 31st. All boats engaged in catching of transporting…