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Alligator Hunting Season and Permit Process Approved for 2017

Monday, May 8 by Caston Countz

At a public meeting on April 19, 2017, the Commission on Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks approved rule changes for the 2017 alligator hunting season on public waters and private lands in Mississippi. The statewide public waters season will include opportunities in specific public... Read More.

Marty Stuart to Headline Governor’s Concert at Mississippi Bicentennial North

Friday, April 14 by Caston Countz

Country and Americana music legend Marty Stuart will headline the Governor’s Concert at the Mississippi Bicentennial Celebration North in Oxford on June 24. The free event is part of celebrations around the state during 2017. “In a state known for master storytellers, Oxford is a... Read More.

Marion County Cattleman’s Association Rodeo

Thursday, April 13 by Caston Countz

Don't miss it!! The 62nd annual Marion County Cattlemen's Association Rodeo, sponsored by Mack Grubbs Motors will be in town Friday, April 14th and Saturday April 15th at 7:30 p.m. at the Columbia Expo Center. NFR Clown Rudy Burns will be there along with the... Read More.

State Record Catfish in Lawrence County

Thursday, March 23 by Caston Countz

The record for the largest catfish caught in the state of Mississippi has been broken and a new record set. Richard Albritton of Bogue Chitto, MS, caught a 14.4 pound channel catfish this past Sunday at Lake Mary Crawford near Monticello. The fisherman will receive... Read More.

Turkey Hunters Asked to Voluntarily Report Their Harvests

Monday, March 13 by Caston Countz

In an effort to increase information on the wellbeing of Mississippi’s wild turkey flock, the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks (MDWFP) is asking turkey hunters to voluntarily report their harvests this spring through a new online system produced by the agency. “Mississippi is... Read More.

Two Local Men Set Largemouth Bass Records

Friday, March 10 by Caston Countz

The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks (MDWFP) Fisheries Bureau announced that two State Fishing Lake largemouth bass records have been broken. Mr. Brandon Hughes of Prentiss caught an 11.6 pound bass on March 5, 2017 at Lake Jeff Davis, and Mr.... Read More.

Excitement is High for Spring Turkey Season

Wednesday, March 8 by Caston Countz

For Mississippi’s nearly 50,000 turkey hunters, the day they have been anticipating is almost at hand. The spring turkey season opens on March 15th and ends May 1st. Hunters aged 15 and under get an earlier opportunity with the Youth season beginning on... Read More.

Hazardous Weather Threat for Today

Tuesday, March 7 by Caston Countz

This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of central Mississippi, east central Mississippi, south central Mississippi, and southeast Mississippi. .DAY ONE...The rest of Today and Tonight SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS THREAT...Slight TIMING...remainder of today FLOODING THREAT...Limited TIMING...remainder of today Some severe thunderstorms are possible through mid afternoon along and just ahead of a cold front pushing southeast... Read More.