County News

Lafayette County Government Closure Notice

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…

Lafayette County Emergency Management Press Release

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…

Public Hearing – Proposed Update to Lafayette County Building Codes

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

Warming Centers

Warming Centers NoticeLafayette County and the City of Oxford have opened warming centers for anyone needing a safe, warm place during the cold weather.

Winter Weather Notice

WINTER WEATHER NOTICE Lafayette County is closely monitoring potential winter weather storms expected this weekend. Decisions about the solid waste schedule, road conditions, and county office hours will be made as conditions develop. Updates will be posted on the Lafayette County Facebook and Lafayette County EMA Facebook.

Notice of Public Hearing / Proposed Special Events Ordinance

Lafayette County Board of Supervisors Notice of Public Hearing Notice is hereby given that the Lafayette County Board of Supervisors will hold a Public Hearing on Monday, January 5th, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. to consider adopting a Special Event Ordinance. The meeting will be held in the Lafayette County Chancery Building boardroom. Publish: December 17th,…

County Road 300 Closed Between Oxford Way East & Reserve Loop

Please be aware that County Road 300 is now closed from Oxford Way East to Reserve Loop for road construction. The closure takes effect immediately and will remain in place until further notice.Thank you for your patience as crews complete this work.

Community Volunteering Opportunities in Lafayette County

Lafayette County is full of organizations working every day to support our community, and many of them rely on volunteers. If you’re looking for a way to get involved this season, here are several local groups that currently have opportunities available. These are just a few of the many nonprofits doing important work across our…

Rezoning Application Withdrawn for Proposed Asphalt Plant in Lafayette County

Developer withdraws request; no action scheduled at upcoming Board meeting   Lafayette County has received official notice from the owner JWM Development, LLC (McCurdy)  that it is withdrawing its application to rezone a forty-acre tract of land on Highway 328 from A-1 (Agricultural) to I-2 (Industrial). As a result, the matter will not appear on…

Fudgetown Road, County Road 418 Bridge Replacement

Work on the bridge replacement along Fudgetown Road (County Road 418) will begin on Monday, October 27, 2025, at 7:00 a.m. The road will be closed to through traffic starting at that time.Please plan ahead and use alternate routes. Thank you for your patience!