Between the gator's captor, Smith and others, the group. According to the Grenada Star newspaper, it occurred in 2013. Four deaths a year may not seem like a large number. We put some lights in the trees and had these potluck parties and invited our friends from Hattiesburg. [2] It is located northeast of Ellisville, the first county seat, which contains the first county courthouse. "The current state record length of 16 feet, 6 1/2 inches was taken down there. The city lies on a low ridge between Tallahala Creek to the east and Tallahoma Creek to the west. Major employers include Howard Industries, Sanderson Farms, Masonite International, Family Health Center, Howse Implement, Thermo-Kool, and South Central Regional Medical Center. Then, in the last decade or so, a grassroots movement began. Despite the large population of alligators in South Mississippi, state wildlife officials say there has never been a reported alligator attack on humans. We opened in 2017, and now there are very few days you can come in here that we don't have a full house.". NNehring/Getty Images. When I was growing up, I could go by that hotel and look in the window at the coffee shop, but I couldn't walk in. Laurel Police Chief Tommy Cox said more critters may turn up as rainy weather continues. With over 408,000 acres of possible alligator habitat, an estimated 32,000-38,000 alligators have been living here. Many of the homes and buildings of the district are featured on the current HGTV series Home Town. Fourteen northern Mississippi counties have produced no alligator records, but nuisance alligator complaints have come from as far north as Coahoma, Lafayette, and Itawamba Counties. Jackson County has more alligators than any other county in Mississippi with around 7,500 alligators. It's in the most pristine watersheds in North America. "The alligator don't take nothing off of nobody," Wayne said. "I can't wait to get it on the bank.". Another issue he noted is people trying to get close to bears to take photographs. As Erin explains, every single person is important to the renaissance of this town: "You need the accountants and the lawyers to make sure grants are done properly, and you need the preachers and the teachers who can gather volunteers from the churches and schools." More than 6,000 acres of the land are licensed to the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks to manage wildlife within this area. Kamper and Lewin's mill was located in an area that would later become Laurel's First Avenue. This is your guide to discovering Laurel, Mississippi, the official filming location for Home Town on HGTV, starring Laurel's own Erin and Ben Napier. and signals that you've found the historic district of this small Mississippi town. Alligators are cold-blooded reptiles that become dormant and do not feed during the fall and winter in Mississippi. I get emotional about it. According to Randy Newell, spokesperson and law enforcement officer for MDWFP, there were more than 20 tree stand-related injuries last year and four were fatal. Mr. "I was the first generation in my family who was not born here. The median age was 35 years. But around 2008, when they and some friends moved into rough lofts in town, the outlook was bleak. Hattiesburg Zoo is a small 12-acre zoo that is home to a variety of animals from all around the world including alligators. Alligators are often seen at the Sam D. Hamilton Noxubee National Wildlife Refuge in the waters of the lakes. Harrison and Hancock counties are home to an estimated 13 percent of the Magnolia State's alligator population and Jackson County is home to 25 percent. There was even a 727-pound gator caught in the Mississippi River back in 2017. "It can be just a fever.". This story was originally published February 20 . Twenty-five percent of the alligator population in Mississippi is found Jackson County and the. In some counties, 20% of alligator sightings are above ten feet long. The officer used a catch pole to secure it and put the gator in a dog box in the back of his truck. My mother had been here for so long that after a period of time, she owned all the stock. Today, there are about 30,000 of them in the state. The median income for a household in the city was $25,988, and the median income for a family was $30,185. He advised neighbors to be aware of your surroundings, keep your pets on a leash and the leave it to animal control if you encounter a critter. Below I have listed the best places to see alligators in Mississippi including the exact spots and locations you should visit. 2022 Alligator Hunting Season opens Friday in Mississippi The officer and a game warden with the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks (MDWFP) set the animal free outside. The message is so beautifully rendered, in warm colors with exquisite workmanship, that it tells you all you need to know: Somebody loves this place. Best Places To See Alligators In Mississippi, Sam D. Hamilton Noxubee National Wildlife Refuge. I do everything I can now to help people know that they can stay here and make a living, be comfortable, and be happy. In Tennessee Williams' play A Streetcar Named Desire, fictional Laurel native Blanche DuBois is known here as a "woman of loose morals" who, after the loss of her family estate 'Belle Reve', frequents the Hotel Flamingo as told to Stanley by the merchant Kiefaber. So I stayed. "I'd been in Denver, Colorado, most of my adult life (though I grew up on a big farm in South Dakota). With their business partners, Erin and Ben have renovated 50 homes in and near Laurel. Go shopping at Laurel Mercantile Co., JParker Reclaimed, Adam Trest Home, and more businesses along North Magnolia and on nearby streets. Young, who is a biologist and spent many years working with black bears, said low numbers of bears in the state is part of the reason they've not been a threat, but their nature should also be considered. The numbers vary among different sources, but most indicate there have been about 60 deaths from black bear attacks in North America since 1900 and just over 20 of those happened in the United States. (AP) The lower three counties of South Mississippi are home to 38 percent of the state's alligators. Im slowly working my way around the world and sharing my journey as I go. I could go to the Woolworth and buy anything I wanted, but I still couldn't sit at the lunch counter. The premise of the show is simple, and wonderful all at once. "Harrison County ranks No. Stock up on artisanal beef jerky and homemade fudge at The Knight Butcher. That is where I became interested in cooking. As of the 2020 census, the city had a population of 17,161. On the broad side of a brick building, in old-timey type, it sends out a "Welcome!" In Mississippi, venomous species include the Eastern Diamondback rattlesnake, pygmy rattlesnake, timber rattlesnake, cottonmouth, coral snake and the most common, the copperhead. Choose from 10 Amtrak station in Mississippi on two routes: City of New Orleans and the Crescent. The following year, in response to a U.S. This ranch features over 150-acres of swampland perfect for the large population of alligators that call this place home. And my father said, 'You're still healthy, you love to cook, and you've got a passion for dealing with people. GULFPORT, Miss. Achim Raschka Public domain picture by U.S. Jones County trappers catch 740-pound gator, 2-vehicle crash on MS-588 causes multiple fatalities, Suspect charged with manslaughter for Bassfield shooting over the weekend, Paradise Pier opens this weekend in Biloxi, GRAPHIC: Huskies rescued, owner arrested in Jones Co. following animal welfare complaint, Hattiesburg police seek publics help to find runaway teen. The address of City Hall is also 401. Alligators are more common in the river's smaller tributaries and swamps, where the water is warmer and there is more cover to hide in. Lots of companies offer boat tours which will take you out into the river for a chance of spotting amazing wildlife including alligators. I started doing research into all these different places. After that sighting, specific cautions advise lake visitors to report to the authorities once they spot an alligator during their visit to the lake. With over 408,000 acres of possible alligator habitat, an estimated 32,000-38,000 alligators have lived in Mississippi. With large teeth and bone-crushing jaws, large alligators can easily kill a human. The city of Laurel was incorporated in 1882, with timber as the impetus. Are there alligators in the Mississippi River?Watch more videos for more knowledgeAlligators in the Mississippi Delta - YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch. LDWF manages the American alligator as a commercial, renewable natural resource. American alligators have been all over the headlines in Alabama recently from gator hunts in south Alabama, to a rogue 10-footer killed in Oxford. "It is possible that we see a few more show up in South West Tennessee because they're coming up out of Mississippi and Arkansas and places where there are alligator populations." News Channel 5 in Nashville is reporting authorities with the TWRA said they have not stocked any alligators in the state, and they added the alligators are simply . His son shares his same passion and has followed him in his footsteps. Jackson County may be home to a 1,000-pound alligator in the fertile waters of the Pascagoula River. But it can also be a killer. Last edited on 25 February 2023, at 03:44, "U.S. They have a long rounded snout with upward facing nostrils so they can breathe while the rest of . It was over 13 feet long and weighed 740 pounds. Several cautions by the lake management are now made to prevent further interaction with potentially-dangerous alligators. But as with the Napiers and their friends, you might not know it from talking to her. As each person would retire, their stock would get bought by the other employees. Problems arise when bears are lured out of their element by food and venture closer to humans than they normally would. The Chinese alligator can lay 10 to 50. The name of the hunter was not released. Nationwide, the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health reports there are 7,000-8,000 snake bites annually. He leads a Laurel that's worlds away from the town of his childhood memories. "He does what he wants to do.". Wayne, an alligator trapper,said he had to put the alligator down because it was too big to relocate. I actually said it out loud. I explained my cataracts theory, and this woman behind the counter looked at me and said, 'I'll take you.' There were 6,925 households, out of which 29.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 37.2% were married couples living together, 23.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.4% were non-families. Postal Service request to provide a postal delivery name for their mill and its surrounding lumber camp, Kamper and Lewin submitted the name "Lawrell" as an homage to the area's naturally-growing mountain laurel bushes. ", The Napiers and their friends were not the only ones making headway here. So I want you to go out and spread the goodness.' . LAUREL, Miss. Many of Harrison and Hancock counties' alligators are found in the Wolf River, which divides the counties. (Breakfast is included for guests of their B&B upstairs.). According to a report published by Wilderness and Environmental Medicine, an estimated 23 people were killed by alligators between 1948 and 2004. Combined with Jackson County, the two make up almost 30% of Mississippis alligator population. We knew exactly what we were called here to do. It is located northeast of Ellisville, the first county seat, which contains the first county courthouse. The sex of an alligatoris determined by the temperature of the egg at around 21 days of incubation. Along with it, concern about safety has also grown among some outdoors enthusiasts. Ben and I were the storytellers. They also have a denser (human) population near water. 'You could tell it was bone cracking. Here in Mississippi, coming across animals on the road is almost as common as coming across other motorists. An alligator estimated to be about 10 feet long caused quite a stir along Highway 11 north near Thermo-kool, a short distance south of 24th Street in Laurel. The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. As of the census[18] of 2000, there were 18,393 people, 6,925 households, and 4,542 families residing in the city. He is also one of the 25 people in the state that can legally trap alligators. An adult alligator hasbetween 74 and 84 teeth thatare mostly hollow. ". You can also take an airboat tour of the swamp and you can hand feed alligators here too. New Deal in Mississippi: Laurel Sweet Potato Starch Factory September 3, 2019; Historic Natchez Foundation Unveils New Website August 13, 2019; Two preservation related events this week August 6, 2019; Shes also had the honor of interviewing actress Sela Ward for The Mississippi Arts and Entertainment Experience. Wonder where the locals eat, things to do at night, or where to find the best shops and boutiques? Trapper Wayne traps alligators and other nuisance animals for a living and has done this for about 35 years. "We've never had a single documented attack. Adult alligators have between 74 and 84 teeth. Despite the many alligators in South Mississippi, Flynt said alligators are not a direct threat to humans unless an animal is fed by humans on a regular basis. Now there are probably 40. "We all did what we could," Erin says. By the time an animal control officer showed up, the gator had taken cover under a pile of pallets next to the restaurants dumpster. During its first decade or so, Laurel existed as little more than a glorified lumber camp surrounding Kamper and Lewin's primitive sawmill. Flynt, who has caught and handled alligators for years in his research, said only larger alligators require two hands to hold their jaws closed and that's because the mouths can be too large to grip with a single hand. We were just like, 'Yeah, Laurel's a cool placeyou didn't know?' You'll receive your first newsletter soon! Andru1308/Flickr. Laurel is currently declining at a rate of -0.82% annually and its population has decreased by -2.41% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 17,161 in 2020. Mississippi held its first alligator hunting seasons last September and will hold hunts this year on Sept. 8-10 and Sept. 15-17. "It's nothing but an insurance policy. In 2017, a fishing couple caught a dead 10-foot alligator in the Neuse River near New Bern, according to N&O archives. Mammals in the park range from tiny, secretive northern shrews to more obvious animals such as otters, beavers, coyotes, and white-tailed deer. The tail and hind limbs of the dead alligator protruded from a hole in the bloated mid-body of the dead python. In the center of town, book a spacious room with soaring ceilings above Sweet Somethings Bakery. "She's a force," says Erin. [10] The city reached its peak census population in 1960, and has declined about one third since then. On a recent MDWFP sanctioned hunt, Lisa A. Pflug was able to kill a 12-foot alligator on the Wolf River. Alligators . In 1906, the Gilchrist-Fordney Company, whose founders hailed from Alpena, Michigan, began construction on their own lumber mill in Laurel. here in living color is proof that there once were alligators, and this is what they looked like! "That area (Pascagoula River) is the most stable gator population in the state. 13. "They (Florida) have a tremendously larger alligator population than we do. "That lifeline will save your life," Newell said. That was one of the things that propelled me to get into city government: I didn't want younger residents to say, 'I don't want to stay here.' Hes keeping a century-old business alive. Learn more about us & read our affiliate disclosure. Built in 1910, it's listed on the Mississippi Historical Registry and was owned by William Carroll Gartin, Laurel's mayor in the 1960s and a three-term lieutenant governor of Mississippi. The alligators are reaping the benefits of that, which results in abnormal specimens. "I put my foot where I couldn't see," Sanders said. Identifiable by its distinctive red and black coloring, the Wee Harlequin Bug is a member of the Stink Bug Family and will emit a revolting odor if threatened. Spend the night at Laurel Cottages,an Airbnb just a few blocks from downtown that's run by Mallorie and Jim Rasberry. As of the 2010 census, Laurel had a population of 18,540. Alligators are large reptiles with armored bodies, four short legs and a flat tail. In the window of a shop on Magnolia Street is the message "Bloom where you're planted." The location of that shotgun house I grew up in was 401 South Cooks Avenue. Ribbon snakes love water, but are excellent climbers too. He's keeping a century-old business alive. Flynt said the alluvial valley is gathering nutrients and is being funneled into the Mississippi River . FollowClarion LedgerOutdoors on Facebookand @BrianBroom onTwitter. In alligator habitats, if you feed fish species on a regular basis, using mechanical feeders of fish is expressly forbidden. . "There is no question that the coastal region, especially the Pascagoula River, is home to some of the largest alligators in Mississippi," Flynt said. Miss Pearl can be businesslike, but they know I'm fair and I love them. She's known for creating beautiful lifestyle books that are inviting, real, and accessible. He had a bird's-eye view. This alligator was captured September 2 by John Hamilton, who found it in Eagle Lake, north of Vicksburg, Mississippi, Smith said. Deer hunting and squirrel hunting are the most popular, with turkey hunting available during spring. Only three days into the start of Mississippi's alligator hunting season, NBC News reported that Dustin Brockman of Vicksburg and his hunting party nabbed a record-breaking 13-foot, 727-pound gator on Saturday. West Nile virus does not make the headlines quite like it did years ago, but cases continue to be reported. You might even spot one eating a fish! We had a dream to move the bakery downtown and redo an old building, so we started looking around. Laurel is a city in and the second county seat of Jones County, Mississippi, United States. Thanks for reading this post on where to see alligators in Mississippi. Most alligators in Mississippi can be found in the southern two thirds of the state. "They (Florida) have a tremendously larger. Connect with her on LinkedIn. Estimates on the population vary, but biologists agree that Mississippi's black bear numbers are growing. Asides from writing, I enjoy surfing the internet and listening to music. Find what to do today, this weekend, or in March. Address: 2918 W Capitol St, Jackson, MS 39209. OnlyInYourState may earn compensation through affiliate links in this article. Twenty-five percent of the alligator population in Mississippi is found Jackson County and the Pascagoula River drainage system. In Mississippi, there is no record of an alligator attack, fatal or not. Alligators can also be found within the lake premises, with the most relevant sighting dating back to 2013 when festival-goers near the lake spotted and took a picture of a gator at Grenada Lake. The owner of Pearl's Diner dishes out homegrown hospitality. [7] The area is considered the largest, finest, and most intact collection of the early 20th century architecture in Mississippi and has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since September 4, 1987,[8] for both its historical value and for its wide variety of architectural styles. This area covers over 400-acres and is a preserved habitat where youll find beaches, wildlife sanctuaries, piers and more. Another zoo in Mississippi that has alligators is Hattiesburg Zoo, located within Kamper Park in Hattiesburg. From the friendly people to the mouthwatering food, we are fully aware of what a gem of a state Mississippi is. "The alligator itself is an apex predator. From deer to alligators, theres no telling whats waiting outside your front door. American Alligators are the state reptile for Florida, Louisiana and Mississippi. When an alligators tooth breaks off, a new one grows in its place. It is also popular among wildlife enthusiasts for opportunities to encounter a wide range of species within a small radius. Get a straight-razor shave from Jeremy Williams, the barber in the back of men's-clothing shop Guild & Gentry. Flynt said it's possible for Mississippi to produce a 1,000-pound alligator that easily could top 18 feet. This is the place! I'm an HGTV junkie, so one night I was hunched over my computer, and here came a new TV show, Home Townfirst season, first episode. Combined with alligators in Jackson County, the two make up almost 30% of Mississippis alligator population. Starring Ben and Erin Napier, the couple restores homes in their town while also highlighting small businesses. Thank you! Small portions are in the Jones County School District.[25]. They won't be seen swimming in the main channel of the river. Because of those factors, Flynt said the danger they pose is low. By 1891, Kamper's company was on the verge of bankruptcy, leading Kamper to sell the mill and extensive land holdings in the area (more than 15,000 acres), to Clinton, Iowa, lumber barons Lauren Chase Eastman and George and Silas Gardiner, founders of the Eastman-Gardiner Company. Comparatively lower numbers of gators in Mississippi, residential development patterns and a healthy respect for the animal appear to have kept Mississippians away from fatal conflicts. The real catalyst here happened a little over eight years ago, when Judi Holifield became the director of Laurel Main Street. . Still, the most relevant can be dated to last year, in 2021, when someone spotted a 12-foot gator within the Pascagoula River drainage system. The Pascagoula River has a very large alligator population with estimates ranging from 7,500 to 12,500 this represents 25% of Mississippis total alligator population. I just thought, 'Man, I need to do something different.' A tall white man with a deep Southern . So it was really hard to even entertain the idea of doing something else, but I was in a high-pressure management job and beginning to deal with some ageism, kind of getting squeezed out. The alligator was living in a private lagoon in Laurel and was removed on June 30. However, the last significant sighting dates back to 2017, when someone from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers stated that he saw three alligators at the lake. "First of all, it's illegal to feed alligators. 1998 - 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. | All Rights Reserved. On December 28, 1954, an F3 tornado tore directly through the city, injuring 25 people.[12]. "On a scale of one to 10, maybe a two," Flynt said. A denser ( human ) population near water the alluvial valley is gathering nutrients is! The owner of Pearl 's Diner dishes out homegrown hospitality Napier, the outlook was.! 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