Harrison County Emergency Services District #4

08/17/2026

KMHT has organized a hydration drive for area firefighters. Thank you to our listeners for asking us to do this! You can drop off donations for our local firefighters at KMHT this week & next; all donations will go to our local City & VFDs! Tristan Lundy has also organized a drive on Monday from 3-6 pm at the Waskom VFD; be sure to get involved.

08/17/2026

Here are some friendly tips to help you stay safe and prevent fires.

08/16/2026

Fire season is currently underway. Fire departments from across the county are actively engaged in fire operations. Please exercise caution when approaching incident scenes.

08/13/2026

Burn Ban is now in effect for Harrison County

As of today, Harrison County, including the City of Marshall, will be under a Burn Ban. Harrison County's initial Burn Ban order will be an emergency 7 day Burn Ban, however that WILL BE EXTENDED to a 90 day Burn Ban during next Thursday Commissioner’s Court hearing. That ban will be in effect until further notice.

07/23/2026

A controlled burn is being conducted in Panola County near the river and Highway 59, with smoke visible for a long distance.

06/12/2026

03/16/2026

TRAFFIC ALERT!!! Motorists are advised to avoid I-20 eastbound between 610 and 614 due to a box truck MVC, with crews providing traffic control assistance since 1:30 this morning.

03/11/2026

The Order Terminating Burn Ban for Harrison County

01/07/2026

01/02/2026

Burn ban is in effect