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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…
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 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 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.
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,…
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!