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Rankin County Burn Ban Remains in Effect as Dry Conditions Persist

Thursday, November 5 by Jim Sherwood

Reservoir residents on the Rankin County side of the lake should keep the backyard fire pit cold and hold off on burning leaves or limbs. In an update following the recent rain, Rankin County Emergency Management Director Brian Grantham said the... Read More.

Madison County Issues 30 Day Burn Ban Amid Drought and Wildfire Concerns

Monday, October 19 by Jim Sherwood

The Madison County Board of Supervisors approved a Burn Ban this morning. This ban applies to all of Madison County, including neighborhoods and properties within two to three miles of the Ross Barnett Reservoir. The Burn Ban takes effect immediately and will last for... Read More.

More Counties and Cities Issue Extended Burn Bans

Thursday, October 15 by Jim Sherwood

Burn bans are in effect in Rankin County, Scott County and the city of Ridgeland, affecting communities on both sides of the Reservoir as dry conditions continue. Rankin County’s ban runs from October 15 through November 15, 2026, and may be lifted early if... Read More.

Reservoir Counties Under Active Burn Bans Amid Severe Drought Conditions

Wednesday, October 14 by Jim Sherwood

As historic dry conditions and elevated wildfire risks continue to threaten central Mississippi, local officials have placed both Rankin County and Madison County under strict outdoor burn bans. The restrictions, approved by the Mississippi Forestry Commission (MFC), come in response to a... Read More.

Controlled Burn Scheduled Today Near Spillway Road at Pearl River Reservoir

Tuesday, September 29 by Jim Sherwood

Pearl River Water Supply District staff will conduct a controlled burn today at the PRV Maintenance Shop. The shop sits on Spillway Road, east of Old Fannin Road, near the northwest end of the reservoir. You will likely see smoke near the... Read More.

Rankin County Lifts Outdoor Burn Ban

Tuesday, September 15 by Jim Sherwood

Rankin County’s outdoor burn ban has been lifted effective September 15, 2026, according to an alert from Rankin County Emergency Management. The announcement states that the Rankin County Board of Supervisors and the Mississippi Forestry Commission lifted the ban. Officials urge residents to continue using... Read More.

Stories tagged with: burn

Rankin County Burn Ban Remains in Effect as Dry Conditions Persist

Madison County Issues 30 Day Burn Ban Amid Drought and Wildfire Concerns

More Counties and Cities Issue Extended Burn Bans

Reservoir Counties Under Active Burn Bans Amid Severe Drought Conditions

Controlled Burn Scheduled Today Near Spillway Road at Pearl River Reservoir

Rankin County Lifts Outdoor Burn Ban

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