Sandhill News

MISSISSIPPI GULF COAST a ' A beetle that made its presence known in Mississippi this summer is threatening the extinction of redbay trees in the state and could harm the future of traditional Cajun cuisine.

A team of Mississippi State entomologists is confirming the arrival on the Gulf Coast of an insect threat that could cause extinction of an entire tree species.

Six sandhill cranes have been released into a fenced area of the Mississippi Sandhill Crane National Wildlife Refuge near Gautier.

GAUTIER Ethan Hegwood had the best seat available at the first Fire Academy, held Saturday at the Mississippi Sandhill Crane National Wildlife Refuge.

LAUREL - ONLY IN AMERICA would you see a photo like this! As I was traveling through North Carolina recently, I took this patriotic photo and wanted to share it with you as we will celebrate our independence on the Fourth of July.