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Area businesses and residents can now use their outdoor cameras to help the Lafayette County Sheriff’s Office fight crime. Launched late last year, the Sheriff’s Security Registration and Mapping Surveillance Camera Registry Program (S.C.R.A.M.), allows individuals to register the locations of their video surveillance systems with the Sheriff’s Office. When a crime occurs, deputies and…
As COVID-19 vaccines are becoming available to Mississippi residents, you may be wondering where you can get yours! All vaccines are distributed by the Mississippi Department of Health (MSDH) at health departments throughout the state. The requirements and eligibility guidelines can be found on their website: https://msdh.ms.gov/coronavirus. Citizens who do not have access to sign…
Presents! Decorations! Delicious treats! Family time! The holidays are the most wonderful time of the year for so many reasons. Unfortunately, they’re also the most wasteful. Americans throw away 25% more trash from Thanksgiving to New Year’s Day than any other time of year. For the Lafayette County Solid Waste team, getting all this extra…
The Lafayette County Tax Collector/Assessor office will be closed until Monday, December 7, 2020. The current plan is to reopen on that date, but please call (662-234-6006) or check for updates on our website or Facebook page prior to coming to the office. This decision was made in accordance with CDC and the MS Department…
There is now a mask mandate for Lafayette County per the Governor’s Executive Order. Please visit www.msdh.ms.gov for additional information.
The Lafayette County Sheriff’s Department has launched a mobile app to improve real-time communication with area residents and visitors. The Lafayette County Sheriff’s Department (LCSD) App allows users to report crimes, submit tips, receive updates on area crashes and emergencies, access a database of local sex offenders and recent arrests, file complaints, give employee commendations…
ABSENTEES WILL BE PROCESSED AT THE CIRCUIT COURT HOUSE BY THE RESOLUTION BOARD BEGINNING AT 8:00 AM ON NOVEMBER 3RD, 2020
As our state continues to take steps to reopen, it can be difficult to keep up with the changing COVID-19 safety ordinances, especially when local and statewide precautions differ. To help, we have put together a rundown of the latest guidelines that apply to residents and visitors in Lafayette County. These guidelines are subject to…
Logic & Accuracy Testing (L&A) will be held October 21st at 10:00 am (5:00 pm if court) at County Courthouse
Mark your calendars. The 2020 General Election is fast approaching. Here’s what you need to know about how, when and where to vote. When is election day? Election day is Tuesday, November 3, 2020. Polls open at 7:00 a.m. and close at 7:00 p.m. What’s on the ballot? The 2020 General Election ballot…