Its amazing more of us dont suffer a heat stroke. "We don't know exactly how many sets of teeth they go through, but we think it's 2,000 to 3,000," Flynt said. By the early 1900s, the success of Eastman-Gardner Company's operations in Laurel and the region's superabundance of timber began to attract the attention of other lumber industrialists. Missouri somehow sounds as if there should be alligators. Most of our clientele were doctors' offices, real estate agents, and banks in Laurel. One of the most extended river systems in the country, the Mississippi River is home to many wildlife species such as the paddlefish, leopard frog, cottontail, blue catfish, beaver, coyote, white-tailed deer, otter, muskrat, and even alligators. "Everybody was standing around like I was opening a Christmas present," he told the paper. FollowClarion LedgerOutdoors on Facebookand @BrianBroom onTwitter. I do everything I can now to help people know that they can stay here and make a living, be comfortable, and be happy. Estimates on the population vary, but biologists agree that Mississippi's black bear numbers are growing. With large teeth and bone-crushing jaws, large alligators can easily kill a human. My wife, Nece, and I would visit from California each summer. Check out the alligators at Gulf Coast Gator Ranch in the video below: Another place in Mississippi where you can see alligators is at the Sam D. Hamilton Noxubee National Wildlife Refuge. The address of City Hall is also 401. We used to have trucks that went out and sold door-to-door till about 1995. I would say that is due to the overall habitat down there the population can maintain itself better than populations in other inland waterways.". From deer to alligators, theres no telling whats waiting outside your front door. "We've never had a single documented attack. "My mother was working at Lott Furniture Co. for 12 years before I was born. Alligators are cold-blooded reptiles that become dormant and do not feed during the fall and winter in Mississippi. Last edited on 25 February 2023, at 03:44, "U.S. It was over 13 feet long and weighed 740 pounds. Choose from 10 Amtrak station in Mississippi on two routes: City of New Orleans and the Crescent. Their eyes, ears, and nostrils are placed on top of their long head and project slightly above the water when the reptiles float at the surface, as they . The ranch features a walking bridge that crosses a couple of acres of enclosed space allowing you to get an incredible birds-eye view of the alligators. 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. "Hurricanes and tropical storms do not have any significant impact on alligators," Flynt said. Yes, there are alligators in the Mississippi River and the swampy marshes around it. 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. sankax/Flickr. Check out the alligators of Hattiesburg Zoo in the video below: There have also been some reports of alligators in Laurel, Mississippi. Yes, there are alligators all over Mississippi but the highest populations of alligators are found in the southeast region of the state. Alligators are large reptiles with armored bodies, four short legs and a flat tail. City officials said restaurant staff noticed the unusual guest in the drive-thru lane. Mississippi Wildlife, Fisheries & Parks estimates that there are between 32,000 and 38,000 alligators in Mississippi. Until youve experienced it, you just wont understand. Of the 55 different kinds of snakes in Mississippi, only six are venomous. An adult alligator hasbetween 74 and 84 teeth thatare mostly hollow. People are investing in their townnot to garner attention or elevate property values but simply to make Laurel better because this is where they want to stay and work and enjoy life. Achim Raschka Public domain picture by U.S. [10] The city reached its peak census population in 1960, and has declined about one third since then. In the years since, shes had the privilege of having her articles appear in several publications, such as Parents & Kids Magazine and Girl Meets Strong. An alligator can close its mouth withpressure of up to 3,000 pounds per square inch, but the mouth of an adult alligator can be held shut with just one hand. On December 28, 1954, an F3 tornado tore directly through the city, injuring 25 people.[12]. All rights reserved. So, the next time you hear someone talking about wanting to move to Mississippi, politely remind them of these 15 reasons they definitely would not like living in the Magnolia State. Get more stories delivered right to your email. Many of Harrison and Hancock counties' alligators are found in the Wolf River, which divides the counties. With their business partners, Erin and Ben have renovated 50 homes in and near Laurel. 11 The Estimated Alligator Population In Florida Is Around One Million. I watched the town die and saw the people try to save it." Ben and I were the storytellers. After being gone from Laurel for 34 years, I decided to return in 2015. By the time an animal control officer showed up, the gator had taken cover under a pile of pallets next to the restaurants dumpster. We were going to go to the deep places together; we were going to genuinely love people.". Several cautions by the lake management are now made to prevent further interaction with potentially-dangerous alligators. I do believe 1,000-pounders could be there.". In 2011, the . Please purchase a subscription to read our premium content. Studies found that inAmerican alligatoreggs, incubation at 93 degrees and above produces mostly males, while incubation at or lower than 86degrees produces mostly females. "The alligator itself is an apex predator. According to the Grenada Star newspaper, it occurred in 2013. Starring Ben and Erin Napier, the couple restores homes in their town while also highlighting small businesses. It doesn't have claws, teeth or venom, either. Black bears and mountain lions may rarely wander through the park, although neither represent resident populations. Laurel is the headquarters of the Jones County Sheriff's Department, which administers in the county. Most people are uncomfortable around snakes and may be uncertain of their ability to identify them. Theres many different places where you can see alligators in Mississippi both in the wild and in zoos. U.S. Route 84 passes through the south side of the city, leading east 30 miles (48km) to Waynesboro and west 27 miles (43km) to Collins. LDWF manages the American alligator as a commercial, renewable natural resource. The 12-foot-1 alligator was killed by a hunter in the Forest Home Chute area, just off the Mississippi River, officials said on Facebook. [11] The area is also prone to tornadoes. Contact the AZ Animals editorial team. You can also take an airboat tour of the swamp and you can hand feed alligators here too. The best time of year to see alligators in Mississippi is in spring and fall. A newcomer finds her people in an unexpected place. "The alligator don't take nothing off of nobody," Wayne said. "It's a part of their unique design," Flynt said. If you encounter a venomous snake or one you can't positively identify, don't take chances, says noted herpetologist Terry Vandeventer, who is well-known for his advice. In some counties, 20% of alligator sightings are above ten feet long. Trapper Wayne'snuisance animal control made its biggest catch yet,an alligator that weighed over 700 pounds. But it didn't always seem that way. (Breakfast is included for guests of their B&B upstairs.). 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. He leads a Laurel that's worlds away from the town of his childhood memories. Laurel is home to the Lauren Rogers Museum of Art, Mississippi's oldest art museum, established by the family of Lauren Eastman Rogers. Trapper Wayne traps alligators and other nuisance animals for a living and has done this for about 35 years. And my father said, 'You're still healthy, you love to cook, and you've got a passion for dealing with people. Mr. "I'd been in Denver, Colorado, most of my adult life (though I grew up on a big farm in South Dakota). The sex of an alligatoris determined by the temperature of the egg at around 21 days of incubation. Reuben Lott actually had 11 Mr. Lott stores around the state, but he had no heirs, so he sold his stores to the employees. Along with it, concern about safety has also grown among some outdoors enthusiasts. Located in the heart of the piney woods ecoregion of the southeastern United States, the land site that would eventually become Laurel was densely covered with forests of virgin longleaf pine, making the area an attractive one to pioneering lumberjacks and sawmill operators in the late 19th century. To learn more, explore Mississippi's Amtrak stations below: Mississippi Amtrak Stations City of New Orleans. Not only did Sanders endure pain and several days in a Vicksburg medical facility, his treatment bills totaled $442,000. The alligators are reaping the benefits of that, which results in abnormal specimens. Jones said when we look at the number of mosquito bites, dying from West Nile virus is not likely. The gator was not harmed while being relocated. Problems arise when bears are lured out of their element by food and venture closer to humans than they normally would. The city lies on a low ridge between Tallahala Creek to the east and Tallahoma Creek to the west. "You're talking hundreds of thousands, if not millions, of bites a year," Jones said. Harmless snakes are more common, but encounters with venomous snakes do occur, and one should always be alert while enjoying outdoor activities. "In a natural setting, a bear in the woods and you're walking in the woods, the chance of an encounter is slim to none. The zoo also runs a Gator Feeding session every Sunday at 1:30pm where you can watch the alligators being fed. "We all did what we could," Erin says. I would take photos of a corner downtown that people might overlook. We have seven kids and 10 grandbabies, with another on the way. "I graduated from Oak Park High School here in Laurel in 1966. Spend the night at Laurel Cottages,an Airbnb just a few blocks from downtown that's run by Mallorie and Jim Rasberry. 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. As each person would retire, their stock would get bought by the other employees. This is the place! Mrs Catherine Gardiner, the wife of one of the lumber barons, engaged the firm of Fredrick Law Olmstead to landscape a city parkway system for tiny Laurel. Snow is a rare sight in Mississippi, but thats okay. ", The Napiers and their friends were not the only ones making headway here. The state is mainly known for being home to one of North Americas most extended rivers, the Mississippi River. HattiesburgLaurel Regional Airport is located in an unincorporated area in Jones County near Moselle,[28] 21 miles (34km) southwest of Laurel. Stay at Bonnie's Laurel Cottage, a super-friendly place owned by Bonnie McConkey (it's about five minutes from downtown). Hi, my name is Meg and, you guessed it, I love to travel. With over 408,000 acres of possible alligator habitat, an estimated 32,000-38,000 alligators have lived in Mississippi. Twenty-five percent of the alligator population in Mississippi is found Jackson County and the. The Jackson Zoo currently has around 250 animals representing over 120 different species. Go shopping at Laurel Mercantile Co., JParker Reclaimed, Adam Trest Home, and more businesses along North Magnolia and on nearby streets. Unfortunately, what is generally just an itchy bite can be a killer. "It was kind of fake it till you make it," says Erin Napier. The premise of the show is simple, and wonderful all at once. Miss Pearl can be businesslike, but they know I'm fair and I love them. They can grow to be more than 12 feet (3.6 meters) in length and weigh as much as 1,000 pounds (450 kilograms), with males being slightly larger than females on average. Are There Alligators In Laurel, Mississippi? I grew up in a community called the KC in a three-room shotgun house. 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. The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. Leo Reynolds/Flickr. Bockman has stored his prize catch in a deer processor's walk-in cooler. "They (Florida) have a tremendously larger alligator population than we do. I would not be surprised if we see one (1,000 pounds). Alligators have an ancestry dating back millions of years in the fossil record and have remained largely unchanged. Only one, however, can be longer than 7 feet. "No, there's never been an attack," said Brad Young, executive director of Mississippi Wildlife Federation. 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.' 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. The Gulf Islands National Seashore is located in the Davis Bayous area in Ocean Springs right on Mississippis southern coast. [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. Many of the homes and buildings of the district are featured on the current HGTV series Home Town. At the time, the alligator population had suffered a severe . Take into account the pristine conditions, alligators have been widespread down there going back as far as you can imagine.". The National Read Across America Day takes place every year on March 2, Geisels birthday. 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. The Laurel Amtrak station is situated at 230 North Maple Street. "But it would be an exceptional animal. 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. This alligator was captured September 2 by John Hamilton, who found it in Eagle Lake, north of Vicksburg, Mississippi, Smith said. 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. Flynt explained that the muscles used to bite down on prey are extremely strong, those used to open their mouths aren't. [19], The United States Postal Service operates the Laurel Post Office and the Choctaw Post Office, both located in Laurel. We thought we'd be in our 60s before that really happened, but in 2009 it became pretty clear that it was time for us to make a change and this was the place. In Mississippi, there is no record of an alligator attack, fatal or not. Alligators can be found in every county of the state, but southeast Mississippi reigns king. There may be alligators in the Mississippi River in Louisiana, but they're only found in the marshy swamps around the river. 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. Five years ago, there were maybe four or five businesses represented in our Laurel Main Street meetings. But like alligators, black bears have yet to be life-threatening in Mississippi. "I. "They just don't like people is what it comes down to. Mechanization of agriculture reduced the number of farming jobs. I'll take you.' Just the vastness and pristineness make it a great home for alligators to thrive in. "I totally trust that lifeline. "Overall, I think we have a healthy population.". Snakes probably generate more interest and fear than just about anything out there especially the venomous varieties. Because alligators are. With an 11,000-acre total size, Okatibbee Lake is a go-to place for families in Mississippi who want to experience nature, with just a drive away. A longtime resident, she served as executive director of Laurel Main Street from 2011 to 2020. The Jackson Zoo does have alligators in one of their exhibits. "We discourage feeding them by throwing food in the water, and we discourage the use of fish feeders in the area with alligators, They will utilize the food resource and learn to associate with human activity. I've got about 18 or 20 on my staff. A Laurel animal control officer, who usually rounds up stray dogs and cats, spent some time this week capturing a four-foot-long alligator that made an unwelcome visit to a city restaurant. Ricky Flynt, Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks Alligator Program coordinator, said it's a fascinating animal. "Bears just avoid people," Young said. Kamper and Lewin's mill was located in an area that would later become Laurel's First Avenue. Among these animals present within the lake premises, alligators can also be seen. Through LDWF's extensive research and wise management that includes sustainable wild harvest and alligator farming, Louisiana's wild alligator population has increased from less than 100,000 to more than 2 million in the past 50 years.There are also nearly 1 million alligators on farms in . The coastal area has always been part of their natural range. "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 . I've always had this idea that true community comes down to one thing: Is there somebody who can take you to get your cataracts removed when the time comes? "That rating of a two goes to a nine or 10," Flynt said. Once considered an endangered species in the late 1960s, American Alligators have made a big comeback in the swampy marsh areas surrounding the Mississippi River. The most relevant alligator sighting here happened in 2011 when a visitor at the lake spotted and captured a photo of a small 3-foot alligator at the Mississippi River. Small town America being restored, one house at a time. According to the MSDH, there have been 23 deaths caused by West Nile since 2010. "It was about sparking curiosity, getting people to say, 'Oh, something's going on hereI wonder what it is.' According to the United States Census Bureau, Laurel has a total area of 16.5 square miles (42.8km2), of which 15.8 square miles (40.8km2) are land and 0.3 square miles (0.8km2), or 1.81%, are water. In 2007, a 5-footer was captured alive in Johnston County near Micro. The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious diseases reported 97 deaths from the virus in 2014 nationwide. "He does what he wants to do.". Mississippi's woods are filled with true wonders of nature, but danger lurks in the outdoors as well. My mother had been here for so long that after a period of time, she owned all the stock. Follow The Clarion-Ledger Outdoors on Facebook and @BrianBroom on Twitter. This story was originally published February 20 . "They're shutting down their respiratory system. Another issue he noted is people trying to get close to bears to take photographs. . And of course it's Erin & Ben Napier's home town. Love Mississippi? Mammals in the park range from tiny, secretive northern shrews to more obvious animals such as otters, beavers, coyotes, and white-tailed deer. Laid end to end, that amount of lumber would stretch 189 miles. She's known for creating beautiful lifestyle books that are inviting, real, and accessible. What Happens To The Gorgeous Furnishings Featured On HGTV 'Home Town'? After all, the American alligator is also called the Mississippi alligator, and there it is, the Mississipi, right in St. Louis! 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. In 1906, the Gilchrist-Fordney Company, whose founders hailed from Alpena, Michigan, began construction on their own lumber mill in Laurel. This 48,000-acre National Wildlife Refuge, located in Starkville, is filled with hiking trails and woodlands where youll find a wide variety of wildlife. Alligators living in states without alligator hunters can reproduce more and attain greater sizes. I wasn't a businessperson; I'm just a mom. The alligator was living in a private lagoon in Laurel and was removed on June 30. 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. Smith told the Clarion Ledger that he was sifting through the contents of a 750-pound, 13-foot, 5-inch alligator from Eagle Lake recently, when he discovered two strange objects, including what appeared to be a broken stone arrowhead. Even so, with several deaths each year in Mississippi, West Nile-carrying mosquitoes pose a danger. Shes also had the honor of interviewing actress Sela Ward for The Mississippi Arts and Entertainment Experience. With its area spanning ten states, it would be no surprise if locals or tourists reported alligator sightings near or within the river. In 2020, Laurel, MS had a population of 18.4k people with a median age of 38.3 and a median household income of $34,114. (AP) The lower three counties of South Mississippi are home to 38 percent of the state's alligators. They're expending no energy and they're living off body fat.". Connect with her on LinkedIn. 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. For every 100 females, there were 85.8 males. Singer-songwriter Steve Forbert had a hit with the song "Goin' Down to Laurel" (released on his 1978 album Alive on Arrival) which refers to visiting the town of Laurel. Gardiner Park. Symptoms of the virus are generally mild. The officer and a game warden with the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks (MDWFP) set the animal free outside city limits. He is also one of the 25 people in the state that can legally trap alligators. 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