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Mississippi wildlife agency urges registration for prescribed fire workshop in Tate County

The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks is reminding landowners and managers to register for an upcoming prescribed fire workshop in Tate County. The event is scheduled for March 6, 2026, at 2600 Jason Patrick Road in Holly Springs.

The workshop aims to demonstrate how fire can be an effective tool for habitat enhancement and timber management. Participants will have the opportunity to learn from experienced fire practitioners and ask questions about prescribed burning techniques.

Registration is required to attend the event. For more information and to register, visit the department’s website at https://www.mdwfp.com/events/introduction-prescribed-fire-workshops-2026-tate-county.

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Jon R Myers

Jon R Myers is the executive editor of Alcorn County News and the founder of the Mississippi News Group, which he started in 2013 to cover communities across North Mississippi. He also founded the Mississippi Sports Group in 2006, which grew from a single community publication into a statewide network covering high school and college athletics. He reports on local government, public safety, schools and community life in Corinth and Alcorn County, working from public meetings, agency records and interviews with the people involved. Contact him at editor@alcornnewsms.com with news tips or corrections. For a correction, include the article link and supporting source material.

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