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: Shane Blanton resigned as executive director of the Midsouth Association of Independent Schools (MAIS) for personal reasons, stepping down midway through the 2023-24 school year. Blanton, who served for over a decade, cited the need to focus on personal matters but expressed commitment to ensuring a smooth transition. Under his leadership, MAIS expanded to 136 schools, 6,000 faculty, and 50,000 students. The association saw significant growth, including a 300% increase in revenue and a 900% rise in foundation funds. Blanton also highlighted achievements in accreditation restructuring and the growth of MAIS athletics programs.

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