County News

Roundabout construction will begin Monday morning on the east side of the CR 101, CR 166, and CR 1032 intersection area at the Max D. Hipp Lafayette County Industrial Park near Winchester. The intersection will remain open, but drivers should be prepared for narrow lanes and occasional delays while work is underway. The flashing red…

Lafayette County has secured $5 million in state funding, through work with state leaders, to support improvements at the Lafayette County Detention Center and upgrades to Communicare, strengthening local infrastructure tied to public safety, behavioral health, and substance use treatment. The funding supports renovations and construction at the Lafayette County Detention Center, including expanded medical…

“There’s really no such thing as a typical EMS call,” says Lafayette County Assistant Chief of EMS Toby Lafayette. In Lafayette County, EMS crews are dispatched to everything from chest pain and shortness of breath to car wrecks and cardiac arrests. Responders rarely know exactly what they’ll find on scene. Often information is sparse, and…

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.

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…

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…

Lafayette County has welcomed a new IT director, Dwayne Bratcher, who stepped into the role at the first of this month. He follows longtime director Bob Opalko, who retired this summer after years of dedicated service. He says he’s looking forward to building on that foundation and helping the county expand how it uses technology…

Lafayette County continues to move forward with the construction of the new Sheriff’s Department building, with completion expected in April 2026.  The facility, formally named the F.D. “Buddy” East Memorial Headquarters, Lafayette County Sheriff’s Office, will provide more space and the capacity to support the county’s continued growth. Construction Progress The construction project is on…

The Lafayette County & Oxford Public Library is hosting one of its most active Summer Reading Programs  yet, with free events scheduled through the end of July. The library’s summer schedule includes concerts, films, and interactive programs designed to connect people through fun, creativity, discovery, and community involvement. “Summer’s the busiest time of year at…

On a spring afternoon in Lafayette County, a fire engine pulls up to a smoking building. Inside, two victims are reported trapped. Without hesitation, a high school fire crew approaches the building. In minutes, the fire is out, and both “victims” are rescued. It’s only a simulation, but the skills and teamwork are real. The…