SUMMARY: Richard Kopszywa, a 75-year-old Biloxi shrimper, was reported missing after his wife hadn’t heard from him following a fishing trip. The U.S. Coast Guard found his abandoned boat about five miles from the Biloxi coast and searched over 1,000 nautical square miles using multiple vessels and aircraft. After the search was called off, paddleboarders discovered Kopszywa’s body, which was later confirmed by authorities. Initially, the Biloxi Police Department was uncertain about the identification, but the county coroner validated it later that day. The Mississippi Department of Marine Resources and Gulf Islands National Seashore assisted in the search efforts.

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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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