LSR VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT AND NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH

10/22/2026

This October, LSR firefighters and board members are wearing pink in recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. For our department, this cause hits especially close to home.

One of our own, firefighter Michelle Floyd, was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2023. She faced months of chemotherapy, radiation, surgery, and unexpected complications. Through it all, she leaned on her faith, family, friends, and community for strength and support.

In a 2024 "Life in the Delta" article, Michelle shared an important message for others facing breast cancer, “You are only alone in this fight if you make yourself alone.”

As someone who volunteers her time helping others, Michelle knows the importance of being there for others. Her story reminds us that sometimes even those who answer the call need the support of their neighbors.

Today, we celebrate Michelle and all breast cancer survivors, stand with those still fighting, and remember those we've lost.

LSR wears pink — for our own and for every fighter.

10/17/2026

Thanks to Fire Equipment Service, LLC for helping us get the equipment we need to better serve our community!

We’re glad to have them so we’re ready when needed, but hope we don’t have to put them to use anytime soon!

Thank you to the LSR VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT AND NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH for thier recent purchase of equipment for the department. This delivery incudes 3 Thermal Master thermal imaging cameras, 4 Nightstick Integras hand lanterns and 12 Intrant Angle Lights, and 2 cases of DRENCH by Denko. It was an honor to provide this equipment to your department.

10/16/2026

Sunflower County is currently under a burn ban. See comment below for more information.

Sunflower County is under a burn ban effective immediately and will continue until November 16, 2026.

10/16/2026

10/16/2026

LSR firefighters were called out again last night to the same location where crews battled a brush fire for more than five hours on Wednesday night.

LSR firefighters, with assistance from the Ruleville VFD and Mississippi Forestry Commission, battled a brush fire for more than five hours last night.

What started as a small fire quickly spread to neighboring fields and woods.

With the extremely dry conditions we’re experiencing, even a small fire can quickly get out of control. Please avoid outdoor burning until conditions improve. It’s simply not worth the risk.

Sunflower Co, MS Emergency Management Agency

10/15/2026

LSR firefighters, with assistance from the Ruleville VFD and Mississippi Forestry Commission, battled a brush fire for more than five hours last night.

What started as a small fire quickly spread to neighboring fields and woods.

With the extremely dry conditions we’re experiencing, even a small fire can quickly get out of control. Please avoid outdoor burning until conditions improve. It’s simply not worth the risk.

Sunflower Co, MS Emergency Management Agency

10/12/2026

20 YEARS: THE LSR STORY | 2006–2026
Chapter 6 of 6: Twenty Years of Answering the Call

Twenty years ago, a group of neighbors answered a call. There was simply a need — and a community willing to do something about it.

There was something for everybody to do. Some answered the call by becoming firefighters. They trained, responded to emergencies and gave countless hours away from their own families, jobs and farms to serve their neighbors. Others served on the Board, wrote grants, raised money, cooked Boston butts, sold raffle tickets, donated equipment, organized events, or simply showed up when there was work to be done.

Look through the photographs from the past 20 years, and you can see it: firefighters standing beside newly acquired trucks, volunteers installing smoke detectors, community members gathered at the station, children climbing onto fire trucks, and year after year, people standing around tables preparing Boston butts.

Trucks and equipment changed. Faces changed, and new volunteers joined. Some who helped build the department are no longer with us.

But one thing has never changed: LSR has always been about its people! It was never just about building a fire department…It was about neighbors taking care of neighbors.

Twenty years later, LSR is still answering the call.

Here's to the next 20 years!

10/09/2026

10/07/2026

You’ve been asking, “When will y’all sell the Boston Butts again?”

And the answer is… NOW!
It’s time for LSR’s Annual Boston Butt Sale!

Boston butts are $40 each and will be ready the week of Thanksgiving.

To place your order, contact any LSR firefighter or board member! (see attached listing)

Order deadline: Sunday, November 15
We accept, Cash, Check, PayPal, Venmo, CashApp.

Every purchase supports the LSR Volunteer Fire Department and helps us continue serving our community.