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Due to elected official and account changes, the Tax Collector’s office will NOT be accepting credit/debit cards on Friday, December 29, 2023 in the office. Cash or check/money order will be accepted that date ONLY. There will also be NO ONLINE PAYMENTS for taxes and vehicle renewals from December 29, 2023- January 2, 2024.
“In our role as Emergency Management, we respond to stuff people really wouldn’t think,” says Lafayette County Emergency Management Director Steve Quarles. “Oftentimes, there’s not a quick, easy answer for the scope of everything that’s involved in Emergency Management because it’s such a wide scope of things, but to put it simply, Emergency Management has…
In October, the Lafayette County Board of Supervisors voted to dedicate portions of highways to two men who committed their lives to serving Lafayette County, former Mississippi State Senator Johnny Morgan and former Sheriff Bon Hughes McElreath. Bon Hughes McElreath will be memorialized on College Hill Road from College Hill Presbyterian Church to the Coontown…
Detailed results by precinct are available in the following PDF file: 2023 General Election Results for Lafayette County
The November 7, 2023 General Election results will be posted to the following Lafayette County Circuit Clerk social media accounts: Twitter Instagram Facebook
In today’s digital world, phone scams are an unfortunate reality, affecting people of all ages and backgrounds. Sheriff Joey East recently shared insights into some of the most common phone scams targeting residents in Lafayette County and discussed crucial steps to protect yourself and loved ones from falling victim to these schemes. Never give money…
On September 6, Lafayette County Board of Supervisors President Mike Roberts, representing District 5, and Vice President Chad McLarty, representing District 4, presented Tina Downing with a check to acquire 1.3 acres of property in the Harmontown community for a new Lafayette County Sheriff’s department substation. Harmontown is situated in the northwest corner of Lafayette…
All full-time firefighters in Lafayette County are now EMT-certified, enhancing their emergency response to the community. Earlier this year, all Lafayette County full-time firefighters became equipped with crucial life-saving skills by obtaining their EMT (Emergency Medical Technician) certifications. To Lafayette County Fire Chief Wes Anderson, this decision just made sense. “Last year, we received…
School’s out, and it’s the perfect time to go boating at one of Lafayette County’s lakes. An important step to having an enjoyable boating experience is prioritizing safety. In 2020 alone, the American Boating Association counted 5,265 accidents and 3,191 injuries related to boats. Thanks to Lafayette County Sheriff’s Major Alan Wilburn, we compiled a…
Long-time Oxford businessman and former Mississippi State Senator Johnny Morgan passed away this past Wednesday, May 17. Morgan, who was born in Lafayette County, will be remembered for his lifelong support of his county and its residents. Morgan was a true public servant. In addition to serving in the Mississippi State Senate for nearly a…