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Mississippi scientists are studying dolphins to learn more about the effect of the BP oil spill.

Shrimp season will open soon in Mississippi. After Hurricane Katrina, the BP oil spill and the Mississippi River flooding, fishermen and state officials are hoping for a normal season.

Governor Phil Bryant has named Brent Christensen as the new executive Director of the Mississippi Development Authority.

Delta residents weigh in on what is important about their region.

Only two red snapper can be caught under federal limits, even though recreational fishermen say the waters are full of this favorite species. Some charter boat captains say the regulations are hurting their business.

A new crop of laws signed by Governor Phil Bryant aim to improve Mississippi's economy.

Port officials say a plan to widen the Pascagoula shipping channel will make operations more efficient. But some residents are concerned the project may dredge up oil from the BP spill.

Teens are finding it hard to get a summer job.

This is National Travel and Tourism Week and Mississippi’s economic development leaders say Hollywood and cultural trails are having a positive impact.

An exisiting tax credit could help more Mississippi small business owners provider health insurance.

The Southern Gaming Summit at the Mississippi Gulf Coast Coliseum this week is expected to draw more than 2,000 people. Industry professionals are hoping for a jackpot year.

Hundreds of Mississippi turn out for a job fair in Yazoo City.

Payments for BP claims are expected to start rolling in to thousands of Mississippi residents soon, with tentative approval of a $7.8 billion settlement this week. But some who believe they have been affected by the oil spill are not included.

U.S. District Judge Carl Barbier granted preliminary approval Wednesday to a proposed settlement of  $7.8 billion to resolve BP oil spill claims. The settlement covers business owners and fishermen, but casino and oil rig workers are not included.

BP is giving a Mississippi Gulf Coast marketing organization $16million to help tourism recover from the oil spill.  Leaders from community groups met  to find out how to get a chunk of the money.