County News

Road Work: CR 101, CR 166, & CR 1032 Intersection

Roundabout construction will begin Monday morning on the east side of the CR 101, CR 166, and CR 1032 intersection area at the Max D. Hipp Lafayette County Industrial Park near Winchester. The intersection will remain open, but drivers should be prepared for narrow lanes and occasional delays while work is underway. The flashing red…

Lafayette County Secures $5 Million to Support Detention Center Improvements, Behavioral Health Capacity

Lafayette County has secured $5 million in state funding, through work with state leaders, to support improvements at the Lafayette County Detention Center and upgrades to Communicare, strengthening local infrastructure tied to public safety, behavioral health, and substance use treatment. The funding supports renovations and construction at the Lafayette County Detention Center, including expanded medical…

Disaster Recovery Center Now Open In Lafayette County

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…

Online Permits
Building Permits, Planning & Zoning Applications now available online!

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  

A Day in the Life: Inside the Work of EMS

“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…

Election Commissioner – L & A Testing and Poll Manager Training

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…

Storm Debris & Solid Waste Collection Update

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 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

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.

Storm Recovery Update – Thursday, January 29th

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…