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With Lake Mead at historic lows, project will protect boating access
The reservoir’s water levels are expected to dip to about 1,048 feet near the end of 2026, according to the most recent ...
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Man struck by lightning while fishing at the Rez
A man is dead after he was struck by lightning while attempting to fish at the Ross Barnett Reservoir in Rankin County.Reservoir police Chief Carlos DiPuma said they received a call just after 10 a.m.
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Suspected lightning strike kills man at Ross Barnett Reservoir
RANKIN COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – Investigators believe a lightning strike killed a Copiah County man on the Ross Barnett Reservoir. Reservoir Police Chief Carlos DiPuma said the department received ...
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Boat capsizes on Ross Barnett Reservoir, leaves 3 in the water
MADISON COUNTY, Miss. (WLBT) - Three men were attempting to tow a broken-down boat on the Reservoir when the boat they were in capsized around noon Friday. Reservoir Police received the report of a ...
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Three rescued after boat capsizes on Ross Barnett Reservoir
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Mississippi River flooding causes hunting closures on MS public lands, more expected
What is it? New MDWFP Huntfish app is one-stop shop: Here's what you need to know about it Mississippi teen catches giant largemouth bass at Ross Barnett Reservoir Mississippi River expected to ...
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Why crappie fishing is fantastic at Barnett: 'Everybody was catching tons of fish'
Crappie fishing is picking up at Ross Barnett Reservoir as fish move shallow to spawn. Anglers are catching large numbers of good-sized crappie, with some exceeding two pounds. While recent storms ...