Governor Tate Reeves Declares March as Mississippi Wildfire Prevention Month
Governor Tate Reeves has officially signed a proclamation declaring March as “Wildfire Prevention Month” in Mississippi. The proclamation highlights the […]
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Our state’s Area Foresters are committed to serving Mississippi’s forest landowners and protecting lives, property, and forestland from wildfires.
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Korey Williams Named New MFC Assistant Fire Chief
The Mississippi Forestry Commission (MFC) is pleased to announce that Korey Williams has been named as the new Assistant Fire […]
Read MoreGovernor Tate Reeves Proclaims February 14 as Mississippi Arbor Day
By a proclamation from Governor Tate Reeves, Mississippi will recognize Arbor Day on Friday, February 14th. “National Arbor Day” is […]
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