The Mississippi River is home to one of North America’s most formidable reptilian apex predators: the American alligator.

A group of Mississippi alligator hunters were willing to settle for anything 10 feet long or longer while hunting on the Mississippi River south of Vicksburg on Aug. 31. What they ended up with was a ...

A group of Mississippi alligator hunters opened the season last Friday by capturing a monstrous gator that revealed its location by “roaring like a dinosaur.” The group, hoping to fill a tag acquired ...

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 ...

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.

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 ...