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Longest alligator in Mississippi history captured by hunters
A group of hunters have captured the longest alligator ever to be recorded in Mississippi, according to the state Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks. Four state residents — Donald Woods, Will Thomas, Joey Clark and Tanner White — harvested a male alligator Saturday in west Mississippi's Sunflower River. It weighed 802.5 pounds (364 kilograms) and measured 14 feet, 3 inches (4.3 meters) long, breaking the previous record by over 2 inches, the department said. After capturing the animal, the hunters hoisted it with a forklift and posed for a picture at Red Antler Processing in the Mississippi Delta town of Yazoo City. The area is located in a designated alligator hunting zone. Mississippi’s alligator hunting season opens on the last Friday in August each year. In 2023, the season ends Sept. 4. Read More Ukraine war’s heaviest fight rages in east - follow liveCharity boss speaks out over ‘traumatic’ encounter with royal aide
Longest alligator in Mississippi history captured by hunters
This photo provided by Red Antler Processing shows the alligator sport hunting team made up of, from left, Tanner White, tag-holder Donald Woods, Will Thomas and Joey Clark as they hoist, with the help of a forklift, the longest alligator officially harvested in Mississippi, Saturday, Aug. 26, 2023, at Red Antler Processing in Yazoo City, Miss. The male alligator weighed 802.5 pounds and measured 14 feet, 3 inches long, and its length broke the state record as the longest alligator ever caught, according to the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks. (Shane Smith/Red Antler Processing via AP)
The Witch's Grave: Exploring Yazoo City's Haunted Past
In the heart of Mississippi, nestled by the banks of the Yazoo River, lies a quaint town with a chilling tale. Yazoo City, a place steeped in history and southern charm, is home to a spine-tingling legend that has been passed down through generations. The legend of the Witch of Yazoo became famous in Willie Morris' 1971 book, "Good Old Boy." However, many believe that the grave and the legend were there long before Morris was born and that the chain around the witch's grave had been broken for a long time. The legend of the Witch of Yazoo is more than simply a narrative; it also looms over the community as a terrifying reminder of a dark chapter in local history that will not go away.
Mississippi wildlife group offers help for controlling wild hogs
CLAIBORNE COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – Delta Wildlife, along with state partners, are accepting applications from landowners for the Mississippi Delta Feral Swine Abatement Expansion Project. The applications are available for landowners in Claiborne, Holmes, Humphreys, Issaquena, Jefferson, Sharkey, Warren, Washington, and Yazoo counties. There are 36 smart traps deployed across the nine counties that are […]
Tiny Mississippi village to hold festival for giant catfish and even has catfish for rent
'They can expect family-fun games, including live catfish races, which is going to be hilarious. Bring your own catfish or rent a fish.You can rent a catfish for $15 and you can be the proud winner.'. Mississippi Clarion Ledger. With a population of 64, the Village of Satartia in Yazoo...
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