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Kevin Greer sets new lake record with 21.15-pound catfish at Calling Panther Lake

Kevin Greer has set a new lake record at Calling Panther Lake with a 21.15-pound channel catfish, according to officials.

Greer’s catch exceeds previous records and highlights the quality of fishing at the state lake, which is part of the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks’ system.

The department encourages anglers to visit their website to find a nearby lake and experience fishing opportunities across the state.

For more information, visit https://www.mdwfp.com/fishing-boating/lakes.

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Jon R Myers

Jon R Myers is the executive editor of Alcorn County News and the founder of the Mississippi News Group, which he started in 2013 to cover communities across North Mississippi. He also founded the Mississippi Sports Group in 2006, which grew from a single community publication into a statewide network covering high school and college athletics. He reports on local government, public safety, schools and community life in Corinth and Alcorn County, working from public meetings, agency records and interviews with the people involved. Contact him at editor@alcornnewsms.com with news tips or corrections. For a correction, include the article link and supporting source material.

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