Mississippi
New England Aquarium share how Mississippi partnership help saves sea turtles
GULF COAST, Miss. (WLOX) – The 70 Kemp’s ridley sea turtles being nursed back to health on the Coast were first rescued from freezing water in Massachusetts.
A nationwide partnership aimed at protecting the critically-endangered species begins with New England Aquarium Rescue taking the turtles out of the water.
“If we can do something to keep these turtles around, we should be doing that.” Adam Kennedy of the New England Aquarium Rescue told WLOX.
Kennedy is the Rehab Director for the aquarium’s sea turtle hospital in Boston where cold stuns are common.
He says turtles began stranding in early November, and they suffered from hypothermia and were unable to feed.
When the facility reached capacity, Kennedy and his team shipped the turtles to warmer partners across the country, including the Institute for Marine Mammal Science and the Mississippi Aquarium in Gulfport.
“Given the fact that these turtles are critically endangered, I want to make sure that we do everything that we can.” Kennedy said.
He points to the geographical shape of Massachusetts as a hurdle for migrating turtles, especially ones entering the hook-shaped Cape Cod Bay in the summer.
“Fall comes and the turtles start to try to head south. They kind of can’t navigate straight south, and they get trapped into that bay,” he said.
The New England Aquarium has helped save 394 sea turtles so far this season, including the 70 sent to Mississippi.
With average core temperatures ranging from 70 to 80 degrees Fahrenheit, Kennedy has recorded some of the turtles’ body temperatures in the 30′s.
“Really, what we see are these turtles that come in that – a lot of them look like they’re dead,” he said.
But with this nation-wide teamwork, they’re recovering and bound back to open waters.
“I would hate to have to explain to my children or grandchildren someday that, you know, there were these cool sea turtles, but, unfortunately, we don’t have them here anymore. So, I wanna make sure we never have to have that conversation,” Kennedy said.
Check out our stories of how South Mississippi researchers are doing their part to save the Kemp’s ridley sea turtles.
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NIL money comes with a price. More specifically, a tax bill.
The Mississippi legislature is trying to reduce that burden for college athletes who play there.
Via Bea Anhuci of the Mississippi Clarion Ledger, the Mississippi House of Representatives has passed a bill that would exempt NIL earnings from state income tax.
It’s a recruiting tool for Ole Miss and Mississippi State, one that would put the Mississippi schools on equal footing with other states that host SEC universities. Florida, Tennessee, and Texas have no state income tax, and Arkansas carved out NIL earnings from the state’s income tax burden in 2025.
Mississippi currently charges a four-percent tax on anyone making more than $10,000 per year.
NIL earnings remain subject to federal income tax.
The bill will have to also pass the Mississippi Senate, and the governor would then be required to sign it into law.
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A wood products manufacturer is set to create new jobs as part of a major expansion.
Carpenter Pole and Piling is investing nearly $5 million into its Wiggins, Mississippi, operation.
The expansion will add 10 new positions and support long-term growth in the region.
“Carpenter Pole and Piling is a true Mississippi success story, and we’re proud to see the company continue investing right here at home,” Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves said.
“This expansion in Stone County is creating new opportunities for hardworking Mississippians while strengthening a company that has long contributed to our state’s economy,” Reeves said. “When Mississippi businesses grow, our communities grow with them, and we remain committed to fostering a business environment where companies can thrive.”
Carpenter Pole and Piling produces utility poles and pilings for marine and foundation use.
The project includes construction of a new treatment plant, investment in a 2,600-cubic-foot autoclave and an alternative treatment option to improve production capacity.
The company is also clearing and preparing an additional 20 acres for a new pole storage yard.
Stone County is also contributing to the project.
The company expects to complete construction by September 2026.
The new roles are expected to be filled by January 2027.
Carpenter Pole and Piling specializes in the production of utility poles. It also manufactures foundation and marine pilings.
The new autoclave will increase production and add an alternative treatment option.
This story was created by business and development writer Ross Reily, with the assistance of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Journalists were involved in every step of the information gathering, review, editing and publishing process. Learn more.
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