Mississippi has earned its reputation as the heart of catfish country, where crispy, golden fillets and fluffy hushpuppies are practically a way of life. Locals know exactly where to find the best ...

Float like a butterfly, sting like a catfish? Alligators usually get top billing when it comes to naming dangerous animals in Mississippi, followed by venomous snakes or spiders. Catfish, which are ...

Flathead catfish, opportunistic predators native to the Mississippi River basin, have the potential to decimate native and recreational fisheries, disrupting ecosystems in rivers where they become ...