"Residents are urged to stay alert ... and avoid approaching or attempting to feed wildlife." ...

There have been more and more sightings of alligators and black bears in neighborhoods across Mississippi — and wildlife ...

Spring is here and bears are on the move, and one recently decided to wander around a residential area in Clinton where a resident captured video of the animal. While it's unusual to see a bear near ...

Hinds County Sheriff Tyree Jones said deputies and Utica police responded to sightings of at least two black bears in the ...

Officials said the roaming behavior is normal, but bears may pass through towns and neighborhoods, especially when attracted ...

The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks is advising residents to take precautions to prevent conflicts ...

Spring is the time when many Mississippians are most likely to see a bear. Here are some tips on how to keep the bears away.