Mississippi burn ban lifted but some county bans remain
Mississippi Gov. Phil Bryant says the state burn ban has been lifted because of recent rainfall but some county bans are still in effect.
Governor enacts statewide burn ban
Longtime Oktibbeha County Fire Services Coordinator Kirk Rosenhan knew it was just a matter of time before a burn ban would be enacted.
Starkville issues citywide burn ban
The Starkville Fire Department issued a citywide burn ban Tuesday morning, something that usually happens around this time of year, Fire Marshal Stein McMullen said.
Starkville issues burn ban
The city of Starkville is under a burn ban.
Gov. lifts burn ban after consistent rainfall
The almost two-month burn ban enforced in 52 Mississippi counties, including the Golden Triangle, has been lifted, according to a press release from the Mississippi Forestry Commission.
Forestry Commission recommends lifting state-level burn ban
The drought may not be over, but the burn ban ordered by Gov. Phil Bryant’s office may soon end, perhaps as early as today.
Few burn ban citations reported in the Golden Triangle
At least three Golden Triangle residents have received misdemeanor citations for violating the nearly-statewide burn ban since it went into effect around mid-October.
Burn bans remain in 76 of 82 Miss. counties
Burn bans remain in effect for 76 out of 82 Mississippi counties.
Burn ban issued in Oktibbeha
In response to dry conditions, lack of rain and citizen concerns, Oktibbeha County has enacted a burn ban.
No burn ban yet in Oktibbeha Co.
With burn bans in effect in the city of Starkville and the majority of north Mississippi counties, Oktibbeha County remains without one.
Lowndes Co. burn ban still in place
The long-awaited rainfall arrived over the weekend, with the state getting one-to-three inches of rain Monday, including more than an inch in Lowndes County.
Entire state of Miss. under burn ban
JACKSON — The entire state of Mississippi has been put under a burn ban because of dry conditions. Gov. Phil Bryant issued the ban Tuesday
Lowndes, Oktibbeha issue Oct. burn bans
Lowndes County is under a burn ban, effective immediately, after the county board of supervisor’s unanimously approved a request made by county fire coordinator Sammy Fondren during the board’s Thursday meeting.
Rain brings relief, but burn ban still in place
After weeks of no rain and the drought-like conditions that ensued, parts of Lowndes County received a substantial amount of rainfall on Monday. Other parts of the county were not as fortunate.
Miss. governor declares statewide burn ban
Gov. Haley Barbour has issued a statewide burn ban as record dry weather continues to increase the risk of wildfires in Mississippi.
Burn ban in effect for city of Starkville
A burn ban is in effect for the city of Starkville and one could be on the way in Oktibbeha County.
Lowndes County issues burn ban
After a handful of grass fires and little rain, Lowndes County is under a burn ban through Oct. 31.
Citywide Burn ban in effect indefinitely
STARKVILLE — The Starkville Fire Department this week issued a burn ban throughout the city until further notice.