Government
First incorporated as a town on March 10, 1904, the community continued to grow and expand until it reached city status with the latest annexation on December 31, 1996. The community had a recorded population of 43 in 1900, more than 1,000 residents six years later, and the current population (1990 Census, plus annexation) is 2,106. The city now governs an area of 14.91 square miles, providing its citizens with first-class services.
Since its beginning, the City of Bay Springs has been governed under the Mayor-Alderman form of government. This method of local government, also known as the "strong Mayor" form of government, is the most common form for the state's Code Charter cities.
Mayor
J.E. (Evon) Smith is finishing his tenth year as Mayor of Bay Springs. Prior to his election as Mayor in 1989, he served eight years as an Alderman. He owns J.E. Smith Real Estate, Fastrak Auto Sales, and Furniture Discounters.
City Clerk
Judy Upton
Aldermen
Ward One - Steve Breland has served the citizens of Ward One since being elected in July, 1993. He is the owner of Quality Trading Post.
Ward Two - Mike Lucas has served the citizens of Ward Two since his election in July, 1997. Prior to being elected an Alderman, Lucas served the community as its Fire Chief for ten years. He is the owner of Seller's Furniture Store.
Ward Three - James L. (Jimmy) Nix is the longest-serving member of the Board of Aldermen. He was first elected in July, 1969 serving at-large until 1985 when the city was divided into five wards. He was again elected in 1988 and is now in his 27th year of public service. Nix was elected by his peers as Mayor Pro-Tem and has also served as Fire Chief for a number of years. He is the owner of Nix Auto Parts.
Ward Four - Donny E. Jones Sr. was elected to serve the citizens in Ward Four in 1985 and is now in his fourth term of office. He is a machinist at Hol-Mac Corporation.
Ward Five - Bob Cook was elected to serve the citizens in Ward Five in 1985 and is now in his fourth term of office. He is a Materials Manager with Peco Farms, Inc.
| Police Department | 911 | 39 South 6th Street, Bay Springs |
| Sheriff’s Department | 911 | 27 West 8th Avenue, Bay Springs |
| Fire Department | 911 | 38 Highway 528, Bay Springs |
| City Hall | 601.764.4112 | 39 South 6th Street, Bay Springs |
| U. S. Post Office | 601.764.2235 | 14 North Third Street, Bay Springs |
| Mississippi National Guard | 601.764.2298 | Highway 15 North, Bay Springs |
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