Mississippi County under burn ban

Mississippi County is under a burn ban until further notice. Joseph Richmond, of Mississippi County Emergency Management, said the ban was issued due to current conditions.

"It is so dry," Richmond said. "The dry, with a little breeze and the humidity make conditions just right for a fire to get our of control quickly. That is why the ban has been issued. No one should burn yard debris or anything else during this time."

Richmond said there is an exemption for agriculture that was established in 2012 so farmers can still burn if they feel the need.

"There is rain in the forecast so hopefully this will only last a few days," Richmond said. "It just depends on the conditions."