Category Archives: Press Releases
Gov. Reeves proclaims March as Wildfire Prevention Month in Mississippi
Wildfire Prevention Month highlights the responsibility of Mississippians to help protect forests, their homes, and, ultimately, their lives by focusing on how to prevent wildfires.
Read MoreMississippi Forestry Commission Names New Director of Communications and Outreach
Krissa Easley has been named Director of Communications and Outreach for the Mississippi Forestry Commission (MFC), effective October 1, 2021. […]
Read MoreMFC IMT activated to help in Hurricane Ida response and recovery
The Mississippi Forestry Commission’s Incident Management Team was mobilized to assist in response and recovery operations to support affected Mississippi Counties following Hurricane Ida.
Read MoreMFC deploys wildland firefighters to California
A crew of MFC wildland firefighters will be assisting on the Salt Fire in the Shasta Trinity National Forest in northern California. The fire is currently estimated at 2,800 acres.
Read MoreLittle bug turning crape myrtles into ugly lawn blemish
Crape myrtles are a common sight to Mississippians. From its colorful flower clusters to spectacular trunk colors, crape myrtles are a favorite in many landscapes.
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