Lafayette County

09/05/2026

🔥 BURN BAN REMINDER — Lafayette County & City of Oxford 🔥

The countywide burn ban remains in effect through October 2. No outdoor burning of any kind — no leaves, no brush piles, no debris, no trash barrels.

🌡️ On top of that, we're under a Heat Advisory through 8 p.m. Sunday, with highs near 99° and heat index values around 104°. That combination along with dry fuels, high heat, and low humidity is how a small spark turns into a large fire fast.

Please help us out this weekend:
🚫 No open burning until the ban is lifted
🔌 Keep grills, fire pits, and equipment away from dry grass
🚗 Don't park hot vehicles or ATVs in tall grass
💧 Drink water, take breaks in the shade, and check on elderly neighbors
📞 See smoke or flames? Call 911 immediately

Our crews are out in this heat. Every avoidable fire pulls them away from a call that can't wait. Thank you, Lafayette County. 🚒

09/03/2026

To prevent wildfires during this dry season, Lafayette County is issuing a county-wide burn ban for the next month. This includes open outdoor fires, such as fire pits, campfires, and fireworks.

Please help us keep our community safe by following the ban and spreading the word to neighbors, family, and friends.

08/31/2026

Lafayette County believes in the importance of local support that helps residents maintain stability and independence.

For local veterans, that includes guidance through the federal benefits system. Disability claims, survivor benefits, education assistance, and pensions can be difficult to navigate alone. The county’s Veterans Affairs office works with veterans and their families to access the benefits they have earned through service.

Learn more about local veterans support services: lafayettems.com/veterans/

08/29/2026

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08/28/2026

Congratulations to Erik Jones, our August Employee of the Month!

Erik serves as staff engineer on the Development Services team, helping guide infrastructure and construction projects through the county process.

“You can hand Erik anything and know it’ll get done right,” says Director of Development Services Joel Hollowell. “He always shows up and does a great job, and we’re very lucky to have him.”

Please join us in thanking Erik for his commitment to the county!

08/23/2026

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🚨 SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING — until 7:45 PM CDT 🚨

The National Weather Service in Memphis has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for southwestern Lafayette County until 7:45 PM.

⛈️ At 6:56 PM, a severe storm was located near Curtis Station, moving east at 40 mph.

💨 60 mph wind gusts
🧊 Quarter-size hail
⚠️ Expect damage to roofs, siding, trees, and vehicles

📍 Areas in the path include Taylor and surrounding southwestern Lafayette County communities.

Move indoors now. Get to an interior room away from windows. If you’re on the road along MS-328 or US-278, slow down — visibility can drop fast.

08/23/2026

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🚨 SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING 🚨
Southwestern Lafayette County — until 7:45 PM CDT

The National Weather Service in Memphis has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning including southwestern Lafayette County, along with Panola, northwestern Yalobusha, and east central Quitman counties.

⏰ In effect until 7:45 PM
💨 60 mph wind gusts
🧊 Quarter size hail (1.00”)
📍 At 6:56 PM, the storm was near Curtis Station — about 8 miles west of Batesville — moving east at 40 mph

Areas in the path include: Taylor, the Sardis/Pope/Courtland corridor, Batesville, Water Valley, and MS-315 and MS-7 south of Oxford.

⚠️ IMPACTS: Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Downed limbs may cause isolated power outages.

✅ WHAT TO DO NOW:
• Move to an interior room on the lowest floor
• Stay away from windows
• Bring in pets and secure loose outdoor items
• If driving on I-55 (mile markers 229–252) or MS-7, slow down and be ready for sudden heavy rain and hail
• Do not drive through flooded roadways — Turn Around, Don’t Drown

🌩️ REMEMBER: All of Lafayette County remains under a Severe Thunderstorm Watch until 10:00 PM — additional storms are possible this evening.

📻 Have more than one way to receive warnings: NOAA Weather Radio, your phone’s Wireless Emergency Alerts, and a trusted local weather app.

08/22/2026

08/21/2026

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⚠️ SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING — LAFAYETTE COUNTY ⚠️

The National Weather Service in Memphis has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Lafayette County until 3:00 a.m. CDT.

⛈️ Primary threats include:

* 💨 Damaging winds up to 60 mph
* 🧊 Quarter-size hail possible

The warned area includes Oxford, Abbeville, Taylor, Tula, Denmark and surrounding portions of Lafayette County.

Be prepared for possible downed trees, power lines and localized power outages.

📱 Keep multiple ways to receive weather warnings overnight, including Wireless Emergency Alerts and NOAA Weather Radio.