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Chronic Wasting Disease Detected in Prentiss County
By MDWFP
Wed,10/15/25-9:00AM , 1,143 Reads
The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks (MDWFP) recently received Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) positive test results for a hunter-harvested buck during the 2025 Velvet Season from Prentiss County. This marks the first detection of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) in Prentiss County.
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MDWFP Announces Lake Tom Bailey is closed
By MDWFP
Tue,09/30/25-2:14PM , 207 Reads
The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks (MDWFP) has closed Lake Tom Bailey to public access. MDWFP began draining the lake to make repairs to the dam. Once construction is complete, the lake will be filled and restocked with fish.
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MDWFP Announces Draining of Lake Tom Bailey for Dam Repairs
By MDWFP
Tue,09/23/25-6:00PM , 225 Reads
The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks (MDWFP) began draining Lake Tom Bailey today to make repairs to the dam. The 182-acre state fishing lake is located 8 miles east of Meridian on Highway 11 in Lauderdale County.

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Mississippi State Parks Director Honored with National Award
By MDWFP
Thu,09/18/25-8:00PM , 2,275 Reads
The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks (MDWFP) is proud to announce that the Canadian Bear Trap Award has been presented to Andre Hollis, MDWFP State Parks Director, in recognition of his 28 years of dedicated service to Mississippi State Parks.
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