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Lafayette County Emergency Management Agency Disaster Recovery Center Now Open in Lafayette County Assistance is available for residents who experienced damage from the January 23–27 winter ice storm. In-person FEMA and SBA specialists are here to help you begin your recovery. Federal Disaster Declaration DR-4899-MS | Winter Storm Fern ✅ Now Open: The Lafayette County…
Big News, Lafayette County! Our Building & Planning Department is excited to announce that our Permit Applications and Planning / Zoning Applications are now available online — submit, track, and manage your permits from anywhere. Get started at app.govwell.com/lafayetteco
“There’s really no such thing as a typical EMS call,” says Lafayette County Assistant Chief of EMS Toby Lafayette. In Lafayette County, EMS crews are dispatched to everything from chest pain and shortness of breath to car wrecks and cardiac arrests. Responders rarely know exactly what they’ll find on scene. Often information is sparse, and…
L & A (Logic & Accuracy) Testing The Lafayette County Election Commission will hold their L & A (Logic & Accuracy) Testing for the Primary Election on Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 9:00am at the District Attorney’s Office, 1301 Monroe Avenue, #B, Oxford, MS. The public is invited. Poll Manager Training The Lafayette County Election Commission will…
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…