Prentiss County News

Kevin Greer caught a 21.15-pound channel catfish at Calling Panther Lake, setting a new record, according to officials.

A new guide from the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks details various forest management methods and their impacts on wildlife habitat.

The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks is partnering with Responsive Management to survey hunters across the state. Participants may receive messages requesting feedback on hunting participation and harvests.

The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks shared tips for new anglers to improve their fishing experience.

Applicants have until June 12 to submit for the alligator draw, with maps available to choose hunting zones.

Members of Northeast Mississippi’s Iota Zeta Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa presented a $2,700 donation to the North Mississippi Chapter of the American Red Cross.

A Mississippi official has been appointed as the 2026 States’ Co-Chair of the Delta Regional Authority, aiming to boost regional progress.

Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves highlighted the state’s role in advancing rural America’s technology and industry development during a meeting with regional leaders.

Community members and officials are calling for prayers following a violent incident in Simpson County that injured a deputy and affected multiple lives.

Retired biologist Mark LaSalle discusses native plants that draw hummingbirds and shares insights on their behavior in a new episode of the Mississippi Outdoors Podcast.