County News

The Lafayette County Board of Supervisors approved a countywide burn ban Monday night because of ongoing drought conditions and a lack of rainfall. The ban is effective immediately and will remain in place for 30 days, unless the Board lifts it sooner. While it is in effect, outdoor burning is prohibited in Lafayette County, including…

Traffic Notice The south end of County Road 401 at Highway 7 South will be closed Monday through Saturday from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. until further notice, Lafayette County officials said. The road will remain open outside those hours and on Sundays. Drivers who use County Road 401 to reach Highway 7 South should…

Public Notice New Three-Way Stop Now Active at County Road 232 and County Road 217 OXFORD, Miss. — The Lafayette County Road Department has installed a new three-way stop at the intersection of County Road 232 (Deer Run North) and County Road 217 (Camp Ground Road). The traffic control change is effective immediately. Stop signs…