SUMMARY: Four Pantropical Spotted Dolphins, a rare sight in the Mississippi Sound, were found beached on Petit Bois Island last Saturday. The Institute for Marine Mammal Studies (IMMS) responded to the report, considering the stranding event unusual as it involved four dolphins of the same species. Samples and photographs were collected for analysis. The dolphins were taken to IMMS labs for further evaluation, and necropsies will be performed with the Mississippi State University College of Veterinary Medicine to determine the cause of their deaths. Anyone encountering stranded aquatic creatures should contact the IMMS Stranding Hotline at 1-888-767-3657.

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SUMMARY: Mississippi’s SEC basketball teams are ranked in the latest Associated Press top 25, with Ole Miss at No. 23 and Mississippi State at No. 25, both starting the 2024-25 season unbeaten. Ole Miss secured a 100-68 victory over Oral Roberts, showcasing strong performances from veterans and transfers, including leading scorer Sean Pedulla at 14.4 points per game. The Rebels hold a 17-game non-conference winning streak and will face BYU on Thanksgiving. Meanwhile, Mississippi State, led by reigning Howell Trophy winner Josh Hubbard, has also emerged victorious in close matches against Utah and SMU, with a Thanksgiving matchup against UNLV upcoming.

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SUMMARY: A 70-foot steel cockroach, created by Bay Pest Control in Mississippi, was sunk 100 feet deep into the Gulf of Mexico as part of an artificial reef project. The cockroach, welded to a 150-foot tugboat, was placed offshore near Biloxi to aid marine life. This project is part of the Mississippi Artificial Reef Plan, which began in 1999 to restore ecosystems damaged by overharvesting and Hurricane Katrina. The reef aims to provide a breeding ground and food source for marine life, contributing to the Gulf’s ecosystem and revitalizing sports fishing in the region.

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