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Lafayette County Launches GovWell, Online Permitting Portal
Lafayette County residents, contractors, and developers can now submit building and land-use applications online through GovWell. According to recently appointed County Planner Tristan Riddell, the web-based system modernizes how the County processes applications and communicates…
Found a Jury Summons in Your Mailbox? What to Expect in Lafayette County
Opening a jury summons often brings a wave of questions: How was I selected? What if I have a conflict? How long will this take? Jury service is one of our most essential civic duties, but navigating the administrative side shouldn’t be a headache. To clear up common…
Scott Colom and Cliff Johnson joint campaign rally highlights key campaign promises
U.S. congressional candidates Scott Colom and Cliff Johnson reestablished campaign promises of higher wages and lower costs at their campaign rally at The Lyric Oxford on Sept. 25. Colom and Johnson will be running in the midterm elections on Nov. 3. Colom is the Democratic…
Board Addresses Magnolia Materials Purchase Option
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Board Addresses Magnolia Materials Purchase Option SEPT. 9, 2026 | LAFAYETTE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS | OXFORD, MISSISSIPPI OXFORD, MISS. — The Lafayette County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday took up agenda items related to Magnolia Materials’ written…
Getting Married in Lafayette County? What Couples Need to Know
By the time couples come to the Lafayette County Circuit Clerk’s Office for a marriage license, many are already thinking about the ceremony, the date, the people involved, and everything still left to plan. The license is the step that helps make the ceremony official, and…
Lafayette County Secures $5 Million to Support Detention Center Improvements, Behavioral Health Capacity
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…
Disaster Recovery Center Now Open In Lafayette County
Lafayette County Emergency Management Agency Disaster Recovery Center Now Open in Lafayette County Assistance is available for residents who experienced damage from the January 23–27 winter ice storm. In-person FEMA and SBA specialists are here to help you begin your recovery.…
Building Permits, Planning & Zoning Applications now available online!
Big News, Lafayette County! Our Building & Planning Department is excited to announce that our Permit Applications and Planning / Zoning Applications are now available online — submit, track, and manage your permits from anywhere. Get started at app.govwell.com/lafayetteco