Urban Wildlife

PHOTO: Free-spirited horses escape in Adams Co.

Submitted by Morgan Carlson, WLBT Community Web Producer

Wednesday, April 18th, 2012, 1:27pm

PHOTO: Free-spirited horses escape in Adams Co.

From the Adams County Sheriff Office:

On April 13, deputies Michelle McAllister and Hunter Parker were dispatched to Lower Woodville Road where they spent quality time protecting the lives of passing motorists and free-spirited horses that had escaped along the road.

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PHOTO: Honey bees in Natchez

Submitted by Morgan Carlson, WLBT Community Web Producer

Monday, March 19th, 2012, 6:25pm

A WLBT viewer shared this picture of honey bees in Natchez over the weekend.

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Sheriff's Office issues reminder after wrecks

Submitted by Morgan Carlson, WLBT Community Web Producer

Monday, January 9th, 2012, 4:53pm

The Adams County Sheriff's Office issued a reminder to residents after two vehicle accidents involving deer were reported just days into the new year.

The sheriff's office reminded residents "to be aware of their surroundings while driving – especially at night – as hunting season is in full force for the area."

In December, 18 accidents involving wildlife were reported in the county. One of those accidents involved a sheriff's deputy who was patrolling Highway 61 South on Dec.

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Free youth squirrel hunt in February

Submitted by Morgan Carlson, WLBT Community Web Producer

Tuesday, December 13th, 2011, 6:28pm

The youth squirrel hunts are back and will take place across the state Feb. 11 – including at the Sandy Creek Wildlife Management Area near Natchez.

According to the Mississippi Wildlife Federation, these hunts were developed to introduce youths 10 to 15 years old to hunting and conservation.

The events are provided by the Mississippi Wildlife Federation, Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks, Mississippi State University Extension Service and the U.S.

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