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2019 Mississippi Bonnet Carré Spillway Fisheries Disaster Recovery Program to pay out $6.57M to eligible commercial fishermen and seafood dealers

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www.wxxv25.com – WXXV Staff – 2023-11-01 14:41:47

SUMMARY: The Mississippi Department of Marine Resources will distribute $6.57M to aid commercial fisheries impacted by the 2019 Mississippi Bonnet Carré Spillway Fisheries Disaster. Payments will be made to eligible commercial fishermen and seafood dealers based on documented losses from the spillway opening. Awards will be disbursed in a two-phase extract, with various payments set aside for different fishing license holders. This includes payouts for oyster licenses, non-oyster licenses, and licenses associated with losses exceeding base payments, and the reimbursement of 2019 license fees for specific categories.

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DreKo Music Productions LLC Ribbon Cutting

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www.wxxv25.com – Spencer Pullen – 2025-04-18 18:39:00

SUMMARY: DreKo Music Productions LLC in Gulfport, MS, celebrated its 5th anniversary with a ribbon-cutting for a new executive facility. Founder Andreius Moore, known as DreKo the Prophet, emphasized the space’s role in artist consultations and evaluations. The company caters to various creative professionals, including musicians, writers, and influencers. Vice President Alisha Leeha Moore highlighted their comprehensive services for entrepreneurs in the arts. Gulfport Chamber of Commerce’s Laura Benoit noted the importance of such events for community visibility. Moore expressed his commitment to artist development, aiming to help creatives find their identities. The company has also partnered with Tampa’s Symphonic Distribution for artist marketing.

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Easter events happening across the coast

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www.wxxv25.com – WXXV Staff – 2025-04-18 17:36:00

SUMMARY: Easter Weekend on the Mississippi Gulf Coast offers various fun events. The Mississippi Aquarium hosts an Easter Egg hunt with special penguin eggs and a golden egg prize. The City of Waveland features a parade with floats, classic cars, and marching bands, followed by an egg hunt and petting zoo. Green Acres Creamery in Saucier offers an egg hunt and photos with the Easter Bunny. Hattiesburg’s zoo hosts an Eggz-otic egg hunt, with 250 eggs hidden and a big prize for the golden egg. On Easter Day, Mosaic Church holds a service at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum, open to the public.

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Introducing our WXXV Student Athlete of the Week, Vancleave’s Hunter Harper!

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www.wxxv25.com – Ansley Brent – 2025-04-18 09:41:00

SUMMARY: Hunter Harper, a senior dual-sport athlete at Vancleave High School, is this week’s WXXV Student Athlete of the Week. He rushed over 900 yards during his final football season, leading the Bulldogs to their 16th playoff appearance. Harper, who was pivotal in helping his baseball team win the school’s second State Championship, is now striving for back-to-back titles. With a 5-1 record, 39 strikeouts, and a .384 batting average, he is confident heading into playoffs. Harper values his leadership role and aims to inspire younger athletes. Best of luck to him and the Bulldogs in their playoff campaign!

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