Memories of Ross Barnett and change in Mississippi. To Bernard Williams of Jackson, the name brings up memories of Barnett trying to stop civil rights activist James Meredith from enrolling at Ole ...

MADISON CO., Miss. (WLBT) - A water-skiing accident occurred at the Ross Barnett Reservoir on Sunday afternoon. The ...

A Mississippi teen and his fishing partner were determined to win a bass fishing tournament on Ross Barnett Reservoir.. The prospect of that didn't seem possible with the day they were having, but ...

Following the death of longtime outdoors writer Bobby Cleveland, some Mississippians are calling to change the name of the Ross Barnett Reservoir and rename it R.H. Cleveland Reservoir.. It's an ...

A Mississippi teen and his fishing partner were determined to win a bass fishing tournament on Ross Barnett Reservoir. The prospect of that didn't seem possible with the day they were having, but ...

Following the death of longtime outdoors writer Bobby Cleveland, some Mississippians are calling to change the name of the Ross Barnett Reservoir and rename it R.H. Cleveland Reservoir.. It's an ...

The Ross Barnett Reservoir was completed in 1963 and named by the reservoir board of directors at the time. Barnett was governor from 1960 to 1964 and was considered an avowed segregationist. The ...

The Ross Barnett Reservoir is a playground for many. The 33,000-acre lake was constructed to provide a steady supply of water for Jackson and other areas, but it became one of the most popular ...

Officials at Barnett Reservoir have announced the closing of several boat ramps at the lake due to low waters. Boaters are also advised to use extreme caution when launching at other ramps.Barnett ...

Ross Barnett Reservoir officials said they will be forced to start letting more water out at 6 p.m. Saturday, which will likely extend the length of time the Pearl River will be at its maximum crest.

Mississippi’s Ross Barnett Reservoir Mobile Application Now Available. March 02, 2017 07:00 AM Eastern Standard Time. JACKSON, Miss.-- ...