County News

Solid Waste Collection Schedule The Lafayette County Solid Waste Department will be running all trucks each day for trash pickup this week. All routes will operate on their regular schedule, with Wednesday being used as an additional collection day. If needed, the department is also prepared to run routes on Saturday. Please keep household garbage…

LAFAYETTE COUNTY OFFICES OPEN Lafayette County Government offices will open tomorrow, Monday, February 2, 2026, and will operate on a normal schedule. Please continue to follow Lafayette County and Lafayette County EMA for any updates.

ATTENTION PROPANE USERS During an active emergency declaration, any licensed propane provider is authorized to deliver and refill propane, regardless of your current service provider. Residents are encouraged to contact available propane companies as needed to ensure continued access to heat and essential services.

As Lafayette County moves through another day of recovery, we recognize that the ongoing disruptions have been exhausting for many families. Limited travel, utility challenges, and continued uncertainty have stretched on longer than anyone would want. County teams are putting their full energy into restoration efforts so residents can safely return to their normal routines…

Lafayette County Government Closure Notice Due to ongoing power outages to county buildings and hazardous road conditions caused by the ice storm affecting northern Mississippi, all Lafayette County government buildings will be closed on Tuesday, January 27, 2026. Travel conditions remain dangerous with ice on roads and bridges and many residents are still without electricity…

If you are coming to a warming center, please bring everything you will need for the next couple of days — snacks, phone chargers, blankets/pillows, and ALL necessary MEDICATIONS. ⚠️ Please note: Lafayette County is unable to transport individuals back and forth to retrieve personal items once you arrive. Thank you for your understanding as we…

Due to hazardous road conditions and widespread power outages caused by the ongoing ice storm affecting northern Mississippi, all Lafayette County government buildings will be closed on Monday, January 26th, 2026. Travel conditions remain dangerous with ice on roads and bridges and many residents without electricity as crews continue response efforts. We will provide an…

PRESS RELEASE Lafayette County, Miss. — Jan. 23, 2026 — Lafayette County officials say they are prepared for a winter storm expected to begin early Saturday morning, with hazardous travel conditions anticipated by daybreak. County road crews have been staging equipment and treating roadways and bridges and are prepared to begin clearing roads as soon…

Lafayette County is currently considering adopting the 2024 Building Codes to replace the existing 2018 Building Codes. The attached document includes the full list of proposed codes and amendments for review. There will be a public hearing on February 17th, 2025.   To see the proposed building codes : CodeAdoption