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Mississippi deer season 2024-25: Where to take tissue samples for CWD testing

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September 27, 2024

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Mississippi deer season 2024-25: Where to take tissue samples for CWD testing

Hunters are asked to submit deer heads at locations across Mississippi to help MDWFP manage the disease which is always fatal for deer.

In the continued effort to manage chronic wasting disease in Mississippi’s deer herd, the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks is again asking hunters to have their deer tested for CWD. Since the disease was first detected in Mississippi in 2018, there have been 318 cases in the state as of Sept. 27.

According to MDWFP, knowing where the disease is in the state allows the department to put special regulations in place to help slow the spread of the disease, which is always fatal in deer. Also, hunters should be know if their deer is infected because even though there have been no documented cases of CWD in humans, the CDC warns people against eating the meat of an infected deer.

The department has placed freezers at 59 locations across the state where hunters can leave heads for testing. Antlers may be removed before dropping off the heads and hunters are asked to leave at least 6 inches of neck attached to the heads and to keep the heads cool or frozen before submitting them.

Chronic wasting disease testing drop-off sites

Love VFD7345 US 51 SouthHernando, MS 3863234.7526, -89.9913
Mt. Pleasant VFD194 Mt. Pleasant RoadRed Banks, MS 3866134.9561, -89.5226
Wall Doxey State Park3946 MS 7Holly Springs, MS 3863534.6630, -89.4647
Benton County 911 Dispatch368 Ripley AvenueAshland, MS 3860334.8326, -89.1813
Walnut VFD660 Main StreetWalnut, MS 3868334.9405, -88.9013
MSU Extension Office2200 Old Hwy 45 SouthCorinth, MS 3883434.9125, -88.5465
Tishomingo County Fairgrounds108 County Road 187Iuka, MS 3885234.7882, -88.2178
Hell Creek WMA4120 County Road 825Myrtle, MS 3865034.6199, -89.0644
Panola County EMS100 MSG William J Ferrell DriveSardis, MS 3866634.4400, -89.8997
Fire Station 1401 McElroy DriveOxford, MS 3865534.3800, -89.5318
New Albany Fairgrounds112 Fairgrounds CircleNew Albany, MS 3865234.5127, -89.0329
Pontotoc Ag Center430 CJ Hardin Jr. DrivePontotoc, MS 3886334.2552, -89.0286
Elvis Presley Lake272 Road 995Tupelo, MS 3882634.3046, -88.6474
Canal Section WMA HQ5705 MS 178 WestFulton, MS 3884334.2614, -88.4511
O’Keefe WMAO’Keefe RoadLambert, MS 3864334.1165, -90.2735
North Region Office457 County Road 36Enid, MS 3892734.1565, -89.9127
MDOT Maintenance HQ32988 MS 32Oakland, MS 3894834.0057, -89.9806
Chickasaw WMA770 MS 32 ExtHouston, MS 3885133.9861, -88.9356
Dahomey NWR831 MS 446Boyle, MS 3873033.7042, -90.9108
Deviney WMA171 Hughes-Ertle RoadIndianola, MS 3875133.5876, -90.6361
Fire Department #4412 MS 7Greenwood, MS. 3893033.5209, -90.1514
Malmaison WMA126 Malmaison HQ RoadHolcomb, MS 3894033.6840, -90.0512
MS Forestry Commission1801 US 51 SouthGrenada, MS 3890133.6991, -89.7629
American Legion Building8243 MS 9Eupora, MS 3974433.6311, -89.2877
Trim Cane WMA2025 North Jackson StreetStarkville, MS 3975933.5248, -88.8462
Black Prairie WMA744 Fire Tower RoadCrawford, MS 3974333.3396, -88.5618
Choctaw WMA2121 Webster RoadAckerman, MS 3973533.2737, -89.1267
Yockanookany WMA28329 MS 12McCool, MS 3910833.1665, -89.4258
Fire Station 3257 Gum StreetPhiladelphia, MS 3935032.7744, -89.1215
Holmes County State Park5369 State Park RoadDurant, MS 3906333.0271, -89.9206
District 3 VFD171 Old Benton RoadYazoo City, MS 3919432.8411, -90.3840
Yazoo NWR728 Yazoo Refuge RoadHollandale, MS 3874833.0700, -90.9778
Valley Park Community Center64 Kelso RoadValley Park, MS 3917732.6335, -90.8709
Mahannah WMA1370 Anderson-Tully RoadRedwood, MS 3915632.5490, -90.8708
Phil Bryant WMA11641 MS 465Vicksburg, MS 3918332.4556, -90.9733
Communication Specialist760 US 61 NorthVicksburg, MS 3918332.3552, -90.8283
LeFleur’s Bluff State Park3315 Lakeland TerraceJackson, MS 3921632.3317, -90.1499
Pearl River WMA506 MS 43 SouthCanton, MS 3904632.5234, -89.9704
Caney Creek WMA6373 West Moore Tower RoadForest, MS 3907432.3247, -89.5051
Collinsville VFD11710 Nancy DriveCollinsville, MS 3932532.4974, -88.8475
All Creatures Veterinary Hospital1011 St. Mark DrivePort Gibson, MS 3915031.9675, -90.9802
Canemount WMA17059 Rodney RoadPort Gibson, MS 3915031.9233, -91.1305
MSU Extension Office2040 West Gallman RoadHazlehurst, MS 3908331.9252, -90.4073
MSU Extension Office2785 US 49Mendenhall, MS 3911431.9210, -89.8112
MSU Extension Office101 Westwood AvenueQuitman, MS 3935532.0426, -88.7395
Natchez State Park230-B Wickcliff RoadNatchez, MS 3912031.6026, -91.2347
Jeff Davis Lake16 Lake DrivePrentiss, MS 3947431.5649, -89.8444
MSU Extension Office68 Collins Industrial Park DriveCollins, MS 3942831.6757, -89.5864
Bogue Homa Lake149 Bogue Homa Lake RoadLaurel, MS 3944331.7027, -89.0246
Wilkinson County Sheriff1389 US 61 SouthWoodville, MS 3966931.0861, -91.3002
Pike County Co-Op105 Nehi CircleMcComb, MS 3964831.2308, -90.4517
Marion County WMA652 Game Reserve RoadColumbia, MS 3942931.1741, -89.7327
Purvis VFD805 Main StreetPurvis, MS 3947531.1517, -89.4122
Leaf River WMAForest Service Road 353McLain, MS 3945630.9902, -88.8651
Pearl River County Fairgrounds124 Rodeo StreetPoplarville, MS 3947030.8329, -89.5474
Emergency Operations Center18333 MS 603Kiln, MS 3955630.4369, -89.4327
Little Biloxi WMA HQHickman Tower RoadPerkinston, MS 3957330.7337, -89.2635
Fire Station 823560 Old Still RoadSaucier, MS 3957430.6325, -89.1384
Lower Pascagoula WMA816 Wade Vancleave RoadMoss Point, MS 3956530.5668, -88.6307

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Dr. Clyde Muse remembered as ‘godfather’ of Mississippi community colleges

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April 17, 2026

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Dr. Clyde Muse remembered as ‘godfather’ of Mississippi community colleges

RAYMOND, Miss. — Dr. Clyde Muse, known as “the godfather” of community colleges in Mississippi, left a legacy that reached students and staff across Hinds Community College’s campuses.

Dr. Clyde Muse is the longest serving community college president in Mississippi history.(Hinds Community College)

Six years ago, Dr. Muse walked out the door for the last time as president of Hinds Community College. Hinds Community College President Dr. Stephen Vacik said he benefited from Dr. Muse’s guidance.

“Essentially what he said to me was, ‘Call me if you need something, call me, but otherwise I’m not going to bother you,’” Dr. Vacik said. “He was always very good about giving space to be me. I really appreciate that, and I hope that I’ve done the same for the people who work with me.”

Dr. Muse’s retirement was known as “Celebrating the Muse Legacy,” something that stretches back generations for alumni like Myra Beard, class of 1984.

“I’m number six of seven kids that went through Hinds with Dr. Muse,” Beard said. “He was so caring about his students.”

“He wanted us to come and trick or treat at his house and we said you’ve got to be kidding, and he said no,” Beard said. “He invited us in to come to a big Halloween Party. He did the same thing at Christmas.”

Dr. Muse’s impact can also be felt in the local workforce. Paige Hataway, a native of Raymond, stayed because Dr. Muse grew Hinds Community College’s nursing program.

“We had a lot of remodeling on the building. It is an older building, but he made sure everything was being worked on,” Hataway said. “And we also had funds and stuff for books. So, he definitely made a difference.”

Dr. Muse’s service will be held at Hinds Community College on Monday at Cain-Cochran Hall on the Raymond Campus. Visitation will be from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.; the service begins at 3 p.m.

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4-star RB Christian Alexander commits to Mississippi State to top 2027 class

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April 16, 2026

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4-star RB Christian Alexander commits to Mississippi State to top 2027 class

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Mississippi State football has added its highest-ranked player in its 2027 recruiting class

Class of 2027 running back Christian Alexander committed to coach Jeff Lebby and the Bulldogs on April 16. He announced the news on social media.

Alexander is a four-star recruit in the 2027 recruiting class, according to the 247Sports Composite. His commitment is an in-state recruiting win for the Bulldogs. Alexander is from Rosa Fort High School in Tunica County.

He showed his versatility as a junior last season. Alexander used for more than 1,300 yards and 21 touchdowns, while also throwing 40 passes for 297 yards and three touchdowns according to Max Preps.

Alexander is 5-foot-8, 195-pounds, ranked as the No. 20 running back in the 2027 class, and the No. 10 player in Mississippi. He chose MSU over offers from Colorado, UCF, Cincinnati and Minnesota.

The Bulldogs are up to six commitments in their 2027 class. Alexander is the first four-star player, and the others five players are three-star prospects.

Sam Hutchens covers sports for the Clarion Ledger. Email him at Shutchens@gannett.com or reach him on X at @Sam_Hutchens_

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Mississippi lawmakers fail to override governor’s vetoes

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April 16, 2026

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Mississippi lawmakers fail to override governor’s vetoes

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) – Mississippi lawmakers returned to the State Capitol expecting to override one or more of the governor’s vetoes, but after hours of discussions, many behind closed doors, all vetoes remained in place.

The House voted to override two of Gov. Tate Reeves’ vetoes: one involving opioid settlement money and another for the Gulf Coast Restoration Revolving Loan Program. The Senate was not successful in any of their votes.

“At the end of the day, when you look at the votes – which is what’s the record – then it was Democrats who sustained his vetoes,” said Sen. Brice Wiggins, R-Jackson County.

Senate brings one bill to vote

The Senate brought up only one bill for a vote: the attempt to override the partial veto on the opioid settlement money. The House had already voted to override but needed at least a two-thirds vote in the Senate to make it official. The vote failed.

Senate Minority Leader Derrick Simmons said Democrats did not side with the governor when they cast their nay votes.

“We wanted to take up Senate Bill 2477, the rule of health transformation bill, first…because we did not take that bill up, unfortunately, Democrats were not interested in anything else,” Simmons said.

Governor urged lawmakers not to override rural healthcare veto

Leading up to the session, Reeves urged members not to override the veto on the Rural Healthcare Transformation Program. He said it would jeopardize federal funds.

“I certainly think it made a difference. And look, you know, if you’re a governor, you’re gonna do that. It’s your veto. You don’t want it to be overridden,” Wiggins said.

Rep. Sam Creekmore, R-House Public Health Chairman, said the House was prepared to vote to override. The language in the Senate bill was theirs, and they believed it was an oversight to ensure funds ended up in the most impactful locations.

“I truly believe they had the votes. For whatever reason, politically or whatever, it did not come up,” Creekmore said.

The lack of action from the legislature will not prevent funds from coming into the state.

The Senate also brought forward one resolution the House had already passed earlier in the afternoon. It would have helped in getting a repealer placed on a youth court bill. That vote failed in the Senate.

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