Mississippi turtle rescue helps tortoise that was lost during tornado outbreak

‘LENNY’ THE GIANT LOGGERHEAD GOES HOME AFTER TWO-WEEK REHAB STINT AT TURTLE HOSPITAL

Less than two weeks after being rescued from the pristine waters off the Florida Keys, a giant loggerhead turtle is back where he belongs, thanks to the quick thinking of […]

Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehabilitation Center undergoes a major expansion

PENDER COUNTY (WWAY) –New structural additions have arrived at the Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehabilitation Center — in Surf City. Volunteers took turns ripping off paper, showcasing the new sea turtle sick bay. In the back of Karen Beasley’s Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehabilitation Center, there is an upgrade, increasing capacity and care for sick or injured sea turtles. Executive Director of the rescue center, Kathy Zagzebski explains. “…

Mississippi turtle rescue helps tortoise that was lost during tornado outbreak

The tortoise was found after the tornadoes hit the Tylertown area in Mississippi on March 15 during the same storm system that caused the deadly Alabama tornado outbreak.

MEMA gives update; 1 storm-related fatality reported

"Please pray for these Mississippians and their families."

1 dead, 1 injured in storms, Gov. Reeves says

1 dead, 1 injured in storms, Gov. Reeves says 1 dead, 1 injured in storms, Gov. Reeves says(WLBT) ByLauren Harvey Published|Updated JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) – Mississippi state Governor Tate Reeves confirmed that one person has died and one person was injured in Saturday night’s storms. According to the Governor, one death was reported in Jasper County. Additionally, one injury was reported in Pontotoc County. Governor Reeves stated, “Please pra…

Mississippi storms leave one dead and one injured

JASPER COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - One person was killed and another was injured after severe storms moved through Mississippi April 5-6, 2025. According to Gov. Tate Reeves (R-Miss.), the one fatality was reported in Jasper County. One injury was reported in Pontotoc County. "Please pray for these Mississippians and their families. Damage assessments are already underway," Reeves said. Rising rivers threaten US South and Midwest after barrage o…