Lafayette County News

A Facebook post from the Lafayette County Sheriff’s Office urged residents to slow down, verify suspicious messages independently and avoid sending money through risky payment methods.

The Lafayette County Sheriff’s Office said an accident blocked Highway 9 west near the 460s area and County Road 3020, advising drivers to use an alternate route.

The Lafayette County Sheriff’s Office said Highway 9W was clear in an update, while thanking people for their patience.

The Lafayette County Sheriff’s Office reported that a downed tree was blocking the eastbound lane of Highway 30 east of County Road 235.

The Lafayette County Sheriff’s Office reported that a tree blocking one lane of Highway 30 east of County Road 235 was out of the roadway and the lane was clear.

The Lafayette County Sheriff’s Office said Edward Lee Winters is wanted on a Justice Court bench warrant involving marijuana possession in a motor vehicle, first-offense DUI and no insurance.

The Lafayette County Sheriff’s Office advised drivers and parents to take extra precautions while children are trick-or-treating.

The Lafayette County Sheriff’s Office reported that southbound traffic on Hwy. 7 at Hwy. 328 was being diverted to Hwy. 328.

The Lafayette County Sheriff’s Office said Highway 7 near Highway 328 was open in a Facebook post.

The Lafayette County Sheriff’s Office said a road near 800 Hwy. 334 was temporarily closed while responders worked a wreck blocking the roadway.