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.
Author: Brian Broom, Mississippi Clarion Ledger
‘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.
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.
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.”
Mississippi hunter bags ‘exceptionally rare’ white turkey
The turkey’s beard was black, but its spurs and nails were white. Experts say the animal is ‘exceptionally rare.’