18-05-2025
6 Mississippi tales of triumph in the face of nature's odds
Stories by Biloxi SunHerald journalists, with AI summarization
Mississippi's outdoors enthusiasts have battled wild weather, tough odds, and long waits to achieve amazing feats. Emma Claire Starkey's relentless pursuit of a 150-class buck named Kicker finally paid off after two years. Jacob Mosco's trophy velvet buck came thanks to smart scent-control tactics and the bad luck of Hurricane Francine. Susannah Stewart's rainy morning gamble landed her family their long-sought "Bag Buck."
On open waters, Easton Barrett and friends survived a harrowing boat sinking off the Biloxi coast, clinging to coolers for hours before rescue. Each story highlights the grit and resilience needed to overcome nature's challenges.
The man took a video on his phone for his family. Soon, it earned him millions of views on TikTok. | Published May 30, 2024 | Read Full Story by Martha Sanchez
'I thought I was about to black out I was so nervous. He was right out from under me. It was 10 yards at the most.' | Published October 21, 2024 | Read Full Story by Brian Broom
'I thank Jesus for this day and experience constantly,' young hunter says of harvesting buck that was ' bigger than he was in pictures.' | Published November 16, 2024 | Read Full Story by Brian Broom
Despite miserable weather, Raymond hunter harvests 140-class buck. | Published January 20, 2025 | Read Full Story by Brian Broom
Group was once a vital platform where oyster fishermen, environmental groups and policymakers collaborated to guide decisions. | Published January 27, 2025 | Read Full Story by Justin Glowacki
'It's like hunting a unicorn,' Kosciusko hunter said of the incredible gobbler he harvested. | Published March 22, 2025 | Read Full Story by Brian Broom
The summary above was drafted with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists in our News division. All stories listed were reported, written and edited by McClatchy journalists.
