According to the Marion County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO), the U.S. Hwy 98 bridge over the Pearl River is closed “until further notice.” The closure affects traffic in both directions. The Mississippi ...

The Pearl River Map Turtle was discovered by researchers at the University of Southern Mississippi in 2010 and was officially inducted into the “endangered species” category by the U.S. Fish ...

The Pearl River Map Turtle was discovered by researchers at the University of Southern Mississippi in 2010 and was officially inducted into the “endangered species” category by the U.S. Fish ...

Review the map below to see the latest river level updates for the Pearl River at Jackson, as well as at other measurement locations near you. If the above map doesn't load, click here to view.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has released an Environmental Impact Statement that suggests widening the Pearl River.

Pearl River map turtles are beautifully patterned freshwater turtles that are endemic to the Pearl River in Mississippi and Louisiana. These turtles depend on the river’s flowing freshwater to find ...