The American alligator is one of the most powerful predators found in the Mississippi River ecosystem. With countless ...

The proposal took place at sunset on a boat on the Pascagoula River. The woman accepted the proposal, calling the unique experience unforgettable. Following the engagement, the couple successfully ...

Mississippi's 2025 alligator hunting season opens on August 29 with favorable water levels expected. The alligator population has remained steady over the 20 years of legalized hunting in the state.

Some of the largest American alligators in the country lurk within Mississippi's swampy wetlands, according to experts. There are more than 32,000 alligators in the state, with some being more than 10 ...

There have been more and more sightings of alligators and black bears in neighborhoods across Mississippi — and wildlife ...

Alligators are iconic in Mississippi. Time outdoors, especially near lakes or rivers, often brings close-up encounters with wildlife, whether you expect them or not. If you walk on the wild side, ...

There are more than 30,000 alligators in Mississippi, but you likely won't see them much during the colder months, according to wildlife experts. Alligators are cold-blooded reptiles, meaning they ...

MISSISSIPPI — An alligator was spotted near Faith Academy in Pearl, Mississippi, causing teachers and students to remain indoors on Friday. Wildlife officials, fire crews, and police responded to ...

On Thursday we published a story about a 14-foot alligator captured in Mississippi just after the noon start of hunting season on Aug. 29. The gator fell just shy of the state length record for public ...

Mississippi gator hunting season begins Aug. 29 and goes through Sept. 8 for public waters and Sept. 22 for private lands. Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks’ Facebook post. The ...

A Mississippi woman got her first taste of alligator hunting this season on the Pascagoula River in August. Not only did she get to experience the excitement of the hunt, she got engaged to be married ...