A Mississippi deer hunter bagged what is likely the most famous buck in the state. Buck No. 140 crossed the Mississippi River four times.
Author: Brian Broom, Mississippi Clarion Ledger
‘I felt sick’: Deer hunter ends emotionally grueling hunt with 160-class public land buck
A Mississippi deer hunter thought he had little to no chance of finding a buck he shot, but patience and tracking dogs produced a 160-inch trophy.
‘He’s a special snake’: Rare, blonde timber rattlesnake now on display in Mississippi
A rattlesnake with a rare condition that left it almost white is alive and well, and now people can see the reptile.
Deadly bacteria that causes melioidosis, a rare tropical disease, found in Mississippi Gulf Coast, CDC says
Most healthy people do not develop melioidosis when exposed to the bacteria, but those with chronic conditions should take precautions.
‘I was freaking out’: Trophy deer dodges three bullets from couple before wife bags it
A Mississippi hunter missed a trophy buck twice. His wife missed it and thought she missed a second shot, but a quick tracking job found her buck.
‘We were just holding on and praying’: Mississippi hunters land giant 787-pound alligator
A first-time Mississippi alligator hunter wanted to catch a big one, but he didn’t expect to land an apex predator weighing almost 800 pounds.
Watermelon woes in Mississippi: Rotten year for growers as profits shrivel on the vine
One Mississippi grower had to plant seeds four times before they took. Excessive rain washed the seeds away rather than germinating them.
Mississippi snack shack holds town together
The Tiny Town Snack Shack is in the tiniest town in Mississippi, and the self-serve store where there are no prices operates on customer donations.
Thanksgiving is here: How to fry a turkey and live to tell about it
Hot oil and an open flame can be a dangerous combination, but here’s how to make frying a turkey safer this holiday season.
‘If you catch one, kill it’: Mississippi fights back against invasive northern snakehead
The toothy predator that is native to Russia and China, among other places, has a primitive lung that allows it to survive out of water for days.