🦪 Mississippi’s oyster industry nearly disappeared — and most people don’t realize how close it came.

In this clip, Jason Rider, Shellfish Bureau Director, and Eric Broussard, Deputy Director Office of Marine Fisheries with the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources, explain how oyster harvest numbers dropped from hundreds of thousands of sacks to just a fraction of that, and why last season marked an important turning point for recovery.

🌊 What caused the long decline in Mississippi oysters 📉 The massive difference between historic and recent harvest numbers ⚖️ How DMR decides when it’s safe to reopen oyster season 🌱 Why oyster reefs matter for the entire Gulf Coast ecosystem

This is a behind-the-scenes look at the science, management, and long-term planning it takes to bring Mississippi oysters back the right way.

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Comedian David Jolly joins Brown Water Banter live in Biloxi for a wild conversation about comedy, sobriety, and betting on yourself.

David breaks down his grind from Orlando open mics to the East Coast comedy circuit, landing in Austin, and becoming part of the Kill Tony and Comedy Mothership scene. We get into quitting whiskey to take comedy seriously, the freedom of speech comeback in stand-up, and how his viral DeAndre Holms sketches took off online.

This episode goes everywhere — from bombing for chicken wings to performing on some of the biggest comedy stages in the country.

If you like raw conversations, unfiltered comedy, and stories about chasing the shot when it finally shows up, this one’s for you.

🎙️ Listen now and enjoy the ride.

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In this episode of Brown Water Banter, we’re joined in studio by Joel Davis, Nicole Nezat, and Biloxi City Councilman Wayne Gray to break down the inaugural Christmas on the Avenue event and what it means for Downtown Biloxi. Representative Scott Delano also joins us.

We cover how the idea came together, the city coordination behind the scenes, and why this event is a major step toward bringing more foot traffic, tourism, and holiday energy to Howard Avenue.

🎄 Event Highlights 🎶 Live music and multiple entertainment stages 💡 Grand Lighting of Howard Avenue with 150 sponsored Christmas trees ❄️ Snow falling in Downtown Biloxi 🎅 Santa Claus Parade 🍻 Santa Crawl with participating local businesses 🏠 Live Christmas trees donated to families in need after the event

📅 December 18–20 📍 Howard Avenue, Downtown Biloxi

This episode dives into the vision, the logistics, and the long-term goal of turning Christmas on the Avenue into a signature Gulf Coast holiday tradition.

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