Governor 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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Mississippi Under Statewide Burn Ban
At the request and advice of the Mississippi Forestry Commission, Gov. Phil Bryant has signed a proclamation initiating a statewide burn ban, effective immediately. The burn ban will remain in place until further notice.
Read MoreStatewide Wildland Fire Risk Alert
Effective October 1, 2019, the Mississippi Forestry Commission is issuing a statewide Wildland Fire Alert. The MFC is encouraging the public to postpone all burning activities until further notice.
Read MoreBurn Bans Active Across Mississippi
There are currently eight active burn bans in counties across Mississippi, including Adams, Copiah, Lauderdale, Lee, Lincoln, Montgomery, Rankin and Tate.
Read MoreSimpson County Burn Ban Approved
The MFC approved the Simpson County burn ban due to the increase in wildfire activity, elevated drought conditions, dry vegetation and forecasted weather patterns.
Read MoreMFC Approves Lincoln County Burn Ban
On Thursday, September 26, 2019, at the request of the Lincoln County Board of Supervisors, the Mississippi Forestry Commission approved a county-wide burn ban, effective immediately.
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