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
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.
Turkey hunting: How a 30-year, 49-state quest shaped a Mississippi man’s life
It took a Mississippi man 30 years to harvest a turkey in 49 states and the people, places, birds and lessons learned made him who he is today.
‘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.
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.
Hunter bitten on head by venomous snake hanging above him from tree
The Mississippi hunter received 5 vials of anti-venom and had to be airlifted. “I feel like I’ve been on a five-day drunk, but I’m fine.”
‘He was an absolute monster’: Mississippi researchers share snapping turtle finds
One alligator snapping turtle weighed 117 pounds. “The big ones, I wouldn’t doubt if they hit you right they could take a hand off,” says researcher.