Cat Island Featured on PBS’s “History Detectives”

(Jackson, Miss)— PBS series “History Detectives” host, Tukufu Zuberi, comes to Cat Island near Gulfport, Mississippi to solve the mystery of a cryptic letter from a WWII soldier about training facilities for dogs on the island. The series makes its summer debut with the “War Dogs” episode airing June 22 at 8:00 p.m. on Mississippi Public Broadcasting.

Zuberi investigates the letter’s claim that dogs were being trained for military purposes on Cat Island. During WWII, the military put a great effort into a new “War Dogs” program. What went wrong on Cat Island?

Following its premiere, “History Detectives” will continue to air throughout the summer on Mondays at 8:00 p.m. following “Antiques Roadshow” on MPB. The “History Detectives” team leaves no stone unturned as they travel around the country to explore the fascinating stories behind local folklore, prominent figures and family legends. America’s top gumshoes prove that an object found in an attic or backyard might be anything but ordinary.

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Mississippi Public Broadcasting (MPB) provides relevant instructional and public programming to Mississippians through its statewide television and radio network. MPB enhances the work of educators, students, parents and learners of all ages through quality programs, resources and services that educate, entertain and enlighten. Children’s programs constitute a major portion of the daytime and weekend morning schedules. Since 1970, MPB has won over 350 national and regional awards, including Emmys and Parents’ Choice Awards, for its productions.

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Cat Island Featured on PBS’s “History Detectives”
(Jackson, Miss)— PBS series “History Detectives” host, Tukufu Zuberi, comes to Cat Island near Gulfport, Mississippi to solve the mystery of a cryptic letter from a WWII soldier about training facilities for dogs on the island. The series makes its summer debut with the “War Dogs” episode airing June 22 at 8:00 p.m. on Mississippi Public Broadcasting. Zuberi investigates the letter’s claim that dogs were being trained for military purposes on Cat Island. During WWII, the military put a great effort into a new “War Dogs” program. What went wrong on Cat Island? Following its premiere, “History Detectives” will continue to air throughout the summer on Mondays at 8:00 p.m. following “Antiques Roadshow” on MPB. The “History Detectives” team leaves no stone unturned as they travel around the country to explore the fascinating stories behind local folklore, prominent figures and family legends. America’s top gumshoes prove that an object found in an attic or backyard might be anything but ordinary. ### Mississippi Public Broadcasting (MPB) provides relevant instructional and public programming to Mississippians through its statewide television and radio network. MPB enhances the work of educators, students, parents and learners of all ages through quality programs, resources and services that educate, entertain and enlighten. Children’s programs constitute a major portion of the daytime and weekend morning schedules. Since 1970, MPB has won over 350 national and regional awards, including Emmys and Parents’ Choice Awards, for its productions.