Elected City Officials

J. E. (EVON) SMITH

MAYOR OF THE CITY OF BAY SPRINGS

J.E. Smith is now in his 30th year of service as mayor of the City of Bay Springs, Mississippi. Prior to his election as Mayor in 1989, he served eight years as an Alderman on the City Board. Mayor Smith and the Bay Springs Board of Aldermen have maintained a beautiful environment in Bay Springs with on-going city improvements and additions. The city continues to have a thriving business and industrial community.

Thanks for your hard work, dedication, and service over the years.

WARD 1

STEVE BRELAND

Steve Breland has served the citizens of Ward One for 26 years since being elected in July, 1993.

WARD 2

MIKE LUCAS

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.

WARD 3

JAMES KNOTTS

James A. Knotts was elected in 2017 as Alderman of Ward 3 for the citizens of the City Bay Springs.

Jimmy Knotts, currently works part time with Hol-Mac Corporation, employed as a rehired retiree after 37 years in several different full time positions with the Company.

For 23 years, James has served the citizens of Bay Springs and Jasper County in an appointed Board Trustee position for Jasper General Hospital and Nursing Home.

WARD 4

RON KEYES

Ron Keyes was elected to serve the citizens of Ward Four in 2013.

WARD 5 - Pro Tempore

BOB COOK

Bob Cook was elected to serve the citizens in Ward Five in 1985 and is now in his ninth term of office. He is the Mayor Pro Tempore, elected by the current board.

“I am a life long resident of Bay Springs. Serving others is my passion, not for recognition, but because it is what God requires.”

JOSEPH SIMS

Joseph Sims has served the citizens of

Bay Springs 4 years since being elected.

BOARD ATTORNEY

ATTORNEY AT LAW, PA

LILLOUS SHOEMAKER

Lillous Shoemaker has served the citizens of Bay Springs 11 years since being elected.

MUNICIPAL JUDGE

MONTHLY BOARD MEETINGS

City of Bay Springs Board Meetings are held on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month at 6:00 pm. If you have a matter to bring before the board, please contact our city clerk in advance of meeting at 601-764-4112.

Municipal Court is held on the 1st Monday of each month,at 9:00 am at the Jasper County Courthouse.

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