LAFAYETTE COUNTY · PUBLIC-RECORDS TRANSPARENCY GRADE
B
18/24
Lafayette County gets a B.
Mississippi Public Records Act gives 7 business days. MEC e-filing mandatory in Circuit and Chancery. Drag is no unified statewide case search and limited statewide criminal-history access.
Note: Statewide grade applies — no separate local grade yet computed for Lafayette County.
COMPUTED 2026-07-30 00:08 UTC · SCORE 18/24
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FBI.gov
FBI Wanted
U.S. Courts
BOP Inmate Locator
STATUS LEGEND: LIVE = HTTP 200-399 · WARN = 4xx · DEAD = 5xx · PENDING = checker could not reach (may still be live in browser)
Sources checked
- → https://www.fbi.gov [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-07-30 00:06 UTC]
- → https://www.fbi.gov/wanted [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-07-30 00:06 UTC]
- → https://www.uscourts.gov/ [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-07-30 00:06 UTC]
- → https://www.bop.gov/inmateloc/ [LIVE · HTTP 200 · 2026-07-30 00:06 UTC]
Method: Live source health verified against official government portals at the timestamp shown. Grade computed from a six-criterion rubric (records access, fees, turnaround, e-filing, mugshot policy, body-cam release). How we grade →
Live · FBI Most Wanted · MS Field Offices (Statewide)
Currently Wanted by the FBI
Active FBI cases from the MS field office (statewide). Data: api.fbi.gov, refreshed every 6 hours.
Wanted
MASS SHOOTING - LELAND, MISSISSIPPI
Wanted
MICHAEL SURBER
Wanted
MYRA LEWIS
Wanted
WILLIAM WILLINGHAM
Source: FBI.gov · Wanted
Live · NCMEC Missing Children · MS
Children Missing From Mississippi (Statewide)
Active Mississippi cases from the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (statewide feed). Refreshed every 6 hours.
Nigel Jones (MS)
Angel Choj-Caal (MS)
Harmone Jackson (MS)
Camron Bryant (MS)
Nicholas Myhand (MS)
Jaylen Storie (MS)
Source: NCMEC · National Center for Missing & Exploited Children · If you have information, call 1-800-THE-LOST (1-800-843-5678).
Live · Updated Daily
Recent Mississippi Court Cases
Most recent Mississippi court filings indexed across districts and counties.
| Docket | Parties | Indexed |
|---|---|---|
| CRIMINAL 1:26-cr-00112-1 | USA v. Palmer | 07/29/2026 |
| CIVIL 3:26-cv-00553 | Wilson v. Fitch et al | 07/29/2026 |
| CIVIL 3:26-cv-00554 | Freeman v. Eaton Corporation | 07/29/2026 |
| CIVIL 2:26-cv-00107 | Strickland v. State Farm Fire and Casualty Company | 07/29/2026 |
| CIVIL 5:26-cv-00681 | Rodriguez-Baro v. Krome North Service Processing Center et al | 07/29/2026 |
| CRIMINAL 1:26-cr-00125-2 | USA v. Vaughn et al | 07/29/2026 |
| CIVIL 3:26-cv-00555 | Walker et al v. Bryce and Cyndi Alexander | 07/29/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-02039- | Lasonya Marie Jones | 07/29/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-51221- | Michael Austin Beatty | 07/29/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-06024- | Awe v. Strickland | 07/29/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-06025- | Awe v. Strickland | 07/29/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-02033- | Lisa Michelle Lee | 07/29/2026 |
Cities in Lafayette County
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Cited Answers · Verified Sources · Statewide FAQ — applies to all of Mississippi
Common Questions
Answers verified against official agency websites and state statutes. Note: Statewide FAQ — applies to all of Mississippi. No city-specific FAQ is available yet — the answers below apply to the broader jurisdiction.
How can I find out if someone has an outstanding warrant in Mississippi?▼
To check if someone has an outstanding warrant in Mississippi, contact the local sheriff or police where the warrant was issued. The Mississippi Department of Public Safety holds the statewide warrant database (CJIS), restricted to law enforcement; individuals must check by phone with the issuing court or agency. Many counties post most-wanted lists publicly (e.g., Hinds County at https://hindscountysheriff.org/, Harrison County at https://www.co.harrison.ms.us/). Court bench warrants appear on the Mississippi Electronic Courts (MEC) at https://courts.ms.gov/. Mississippi Public Records Act (Miss. Code §25-61) governs disclosure. Sources: MS DPS (https://www.dps.ms.gov/), MS Courts (https://courts.ms.gov/).
How do I get a copy of a will in Gulfport?▼
To get a copy of a will in Gulfport, MS (Harrison County), contact the Harrison County Chancery Clerk at 1801 23rd Avenue, Gulfport, MS 39501 (228-865-4036). In Mississippi, probate is handled in Chancery Court, not Circuit Court. Once a will is admitted to probate it becomes a public court record under Miss. Code §91-7-1. Search the Mississippi Electronic Courts (MEC) at https://courts.ms.gov/ for Harrison County probate cases. Certified copies of probated wills cost about $1-$2 per page at the Chancery Clerk. Mississippi Public Records Act (Miss. Code §25-61) governs disclosure. Sources: Harrison County (https://www.co.harrison.ms.us/), MS Courts (https://courts.ms.gov/).
Where do I look up a marriage license in Biloxi?▼
To look up a marriage license in Biloxi, MS (Harrison County), contact the Harrison County Circuit Clerk at 1801 23rd Avenue, Gulfport, MS 39501 (228-865-4036), with online searches at https://www.co.harrison.ms.us/. Marriage licenses are issued by Circuit Court Clerks in Mississippi (not Chancery). Statewide marriage records since 1926 are at the Mississippi State Department of Health Vital Records at https://msdh.ms.gov/page/31,0,109.html for $19 per certified copy. Marriage licenses are public records under Mississippi Public Records Act (Miss. Code §25-61); certified copies typically cost $5 at the Circuit Clerk. Sources: MSDH Vital Records (https://msdh.ms.gov/), Harrison County (https://www.co.harrison.ms.us/).
Who can I contact regarding a specific lawsuit?▼
For information about a specific lawsuit in Grenada County, MS, contact the Grenada County Circuit Clerk at 59 Green Street, Grenada, MS 38901 (662-226-1941) for civil case files, or the Grenada County Chancery Clerk at 59 Green Street (662-226-1821) for chancery cases (divorce, probate, equity matters). Lawsuits filed in federal court covering Grenada are at the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Mississippi at https://www.msnd.uscourts.gov/. Mississippi Electronic Courts (MEC) at https://courts.ms.gov/ provides case search. Mississippi Public Records Act (Miss. Code §25-61) governs disclosure. Sources: Grenada County (https://www.grenadams.com/), MS Courts (https://courts.ms.gov/).
How do I confirm someone has died in Mississippi?▼
To confirm someone has died in Mississippi, the Mississippi State Department of Health Vital Records at https://msdh.ms.gov/page/31,0,109.html issues certified death certificates for $19 (records from 1912 forward). Order online via VitalChek, by mail to PO Box 1700, Jackson, MS 39215 (601-206-8200), or at the Jackson office. Only the spouse, parents, children, siblings, or legal representatives can obtain certified copies under Miss. Code §41-57-2 within 50 years. The Social Security Administration's Death Master File (DMF) provides confirmation of deceased Social Security numbers. Local newspaper obituary archives often confirm deaths. Sources: MSDH Vital Records (https://msdh.ms.gov/), Miss. Code §41-57-2 (https://www.ago.state.ms.us/).
How do I look up property records in Mississippi?▼
To look up property records in Mississippi, contact the Chancery Clerk in the county where the property is located. Mississippi has 82 counties, each with a Chancery Clerk who records deeds, mortgages, and liens. Major counties: Hinds (Jackson) at https://www.hindscountyms.com/, DeSoto at https://www.desotocountyms.gov/, Harrison at https://www.co.harrison.ms.us/, Madison at https://www.madison-co.com/. Mississippi Public Records Act (Miss. Code §25-61) makes deeds public. Recording fees are about $13 first page; certified copies typically cost $1 per page plus $1 certification. Property tax assessment data is at the county Tax Assessor. Sources: MS Chancery Clerks Association (https://msbar.org/), MS Public Records (https://www.ago.state.ms.us/).
📊 Public Data Sources for Lafayette County, MS
Aggregated from federal agencies (DOJ, FBI, EPA, IRS, CFPB, HHS-OIG, FDIC, NPPES) and local arrest feeds. All sources public-domain.
🔎 Crime Data & Public Safety Sources
Direct lookups · Lafayette County, MS · external links open in new tab
Official Crime Statistics & Registries
.GOVFBI Crime Data Explorer
Official UCR / NIBRS crime stats for MS
.GOVNSOPW (Sex Offender Registry)
DOJ — search all 50 state registries
.GOVBureau of Justice Statistics
DOJ's primary criminal-justice data agency
.GOVCDC WISQARS
Injury, violence & fatality stats by county
.GOVUS Marshals 15 Most Wanted
Federal fugitives
.GOVATF Most Wanted
Firearms, arson & explosives fugitives
Interactive Crime Maps
Federal Agency Lookups (MS)
.GOVEPA ECHO
Environmental violations & enforcement by facility
.GOVNPPES NPI Registry
Search healthcare providers in MS
.GOVFDIC BankFind
FDIC-insured banks in MS
.GOVCFPB Consumer Complaints
Financial-product complaints database
.GOVOFAC Sanctions Search
US Treasury sanctions list
.GOVSEC EDGAR
Public-company filings in MS
.GOVIRS Tax-Exempt Search
501(c)(3) nonprofit lookups
.GOVUS Census Bureau
Demographics & statistics for MS
📰 Recent Federal Law Enforcement News 8 items
Statewide (MS) — federal-news feed scoped to state
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🏥 Healthcare Providers (NPPES) 8
Statewide (MS) — no city filter applied
| Name | City |
|---|---|
| LYNN MCMAHAN | HATTIESBURG |
| JAMES HENSARLING | FLOWOOD |
| JAIME JIMENEZ AGOSTO | HATTIESBURG |
| SCOTT BRADLEY | COLUMBUS |
| WILLIAM GILLESPIE | COLUMBUS |
| PIONEER HEALTH SERVICES OF NEWTON COUNTY, LLC | NEWTON |
| JAMES CRITTENDEN | BAY ST LOUIS |
| ERMAN RAWLINGS | OCEAN SPRINGS |
🏭 EPA Regulated Facilities 8
| Facility | City |
|---|---|
| OXFORD DIVISION OF B AND B CONCRETE COMP | OXFORD |
| GREAT RIVER UTILITY OPERATING CO LLC, SH | OXFORD |
| USDA | OXFORD |
| PRESERVE, THE, PHASE V | OXFORD |
| SHORTYS BAR AND GRILL | ABBEVILLE |
| CALLICUTT FARMS | OXFORD |
| GREAT RIVER UTILITY OPERATING CO LLC, LA | OXFORD |
| UNIVERSITY OF MISSISSIPPI | UNIVERSITY |
💰 CFPB Consumer Complaints 6
Statewide (MS) — CFPB data not available below state level
| Date | Company | Issue |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-21 | TRANSUNION INTERMEDIAT | Incorrect information on your report |
| 2026-05-21 | TRANSUNION INTERMEDIAT | Improper use of your report |
| 2026-05-21 | Experian Information S | Incorrect information on your report |
| 2026-05-21 | TRANSUNION INTERMEDIAT | Problem with a company's investigati |
| 2026-05-21 | NAVY FEDERAL CREDIT UN | Problem with a purchase shown on you |
| 2026-05-21 | Kriya Capital, LLC | Attempts to collect debt not owed |
⛔ HHS-OIG Excluded Individuals 8
Statewide (MS) — no city filter applied
| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| ADVANCED MEDICAL DIAGNOSTICS | 1128b7 |
| BEHAVIORAL EDUCATION TRAINING | 1128b8 |
| BEHAVORIAL EDUCATIONAL TRNG | 1128b8 |
| BOSTICK FAMILY PHARMACY | 1128b8 |
| COBBLESTONE PHARMACY | 1128a1 |
| COMFORT CONSULTING, LLC | 1128a1 |
| DUNN MEDICAL, INC | 1128b8 |
| DUNN MEDICAL, INC | 1128b8 |
🎗 IRS Tax-Exempt Nonprofits 8
Statewide (MS) — no city filter applied
🏦 FDIC-Insured Banks 1
| Bank | City |
|---|---|
| FNB Oxford Bank | Oxford |
🏛️ Latest Government Feeds 12
Direct from MS state + federal sources · no aggregators
FBI Field Office
Registered Sex Offender Sentenced to 20 Years in Federal Prison for Attempted Enticement of a Minor
Jul 21, 2026
doj_news
THIRD GEORGIA MAN SENTENCED FOR PHARMACY BURGLARY AND POSSESION OF STOLEN FIREARMS
Jul 17, 2026
doj_news
Jackson Man Sentenced to Over 27 Years in Federal Prison for Child Exploitation, Cyberstalking, and Sextortion Offenses
Jul 6, 2026
FBI Field Office
Jackson Man Sentenced to Over 27 Years in Federal Prison for Child Exploitation, Cyberstalking, and Sextortion Offenses
Jul 6, 2026
FBI Field Office
Tennessee Man Sentenced to 30 Years for Transporting a Minor Across State Lines Multiple Times to Engage in Sexual Abuse
Jul 1, 2026
Federal Agency
FTC and States Act Against Hims & Hers for Deceptive and Unlawful Privacy Practices
Jul 29, 2026
Sources: state appellate courts, state AGs, DOJ, SEC, FTC, FDA, DOL, Federal Reserve, OCC, and more. Direct from .gov — never aggregated.
Recent News in Lafayette County
Public-safety and law-enforcement headlines relevant to this area.
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Mississippi man charged with felony after allegedly assaulting elderly victim
A Mississippi man is behind bars following an investigation into the physical assault of a victim over the age of 65 — a felony in Mississippi. On July 11, Lafayette […] ...
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Person rescued after being trapped in vehicle submerged in ditch along Mississippi highway
Mississippi emergency responders recently rescued a driver who was stuck in an upside-down, submerged vehicle. At 7:17 p.m. on July 22, the Lafayette County Fire Department was dis…
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LaFayette County Fire Department rescues driver from submerged car
Firefighters came to the rescue over the weekend, but this time they weren't battling flames. The Lafayette County Fire Department responded to a crash in the 200 block of County R…