Bay Springs, in southwestern Jasper County, Mississippi, was settled in the 1880s by Joe Blankenship, who built and operated a sawmill which was to become the base of the town’s early economy. At the turn of the century, Blankenship’s son-in-law, L.L. Denson, created the Denson Trading Company, which platted the town and sold lots. The town was incorporated about twenty years later, after the railroad extended its track to the area. The town was probably named for an artesian spring that flowed from the trunk of a bay tree at the place where the city gazebo now is. The city became the second seat of government for Jasper County, the first being Paulding, on the eastern side of the county. Surrounding communities include Acme, Lake Como, Louin, Stringer, Sylvarena, and Turnerville. Meridian is about fifty miles to the northeast, and Jackson is about sixty-four miles to the northwest of Bay Springs.
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A ministry of the First Pentecostal Church, the Bay Springs, Mississippi Christian school offers a PK-12th grade curriculum, which is discussed here, along with directions, admissions policies, accreditation status, tuition, and a calendar of events. Announcements are posted to the site.
http://www.bayspringschristianschool.com/
Located on 3rd Street in Bay Springs, Mississippi, the flower shop offers floral arrangements for a variety of occasions and holidays, custom arrangements, live plants, gift baskets, and other products, available from the shop or through its online shopping area, for local delivery. Its hours of operation are posted.
http://www.bayspringsflorist.com/
A campus of the West Jasper School District, the 9-12th grade public school campus is located along Highway 18-E in Bay Springs, Mississippi. Academic and athletic schedules are published to the site, along with information about student services,, staff contacts, and announcements.
https://bshs-wjsd-mississippi.schoolloop.com/
Bay Springs Veterinary Hospital & Boarding Kennel
BSVH is a full-service, small animal veterinary medical facility that provides medical, surgical and dental care for dogs, cats and other small animals in Bay Springs and Jasper County, Mississippi. Its services, staff, policies, and hours of operation are stated, and a library of educational resources are featured.
http://www.bayspringsvet.com/
Bay Springs is the second county seat for Jasper County, Mississippi. A history and profile of the city is offered on its official web site, along with historical photographs, a calendar of events, meeting agendas and minutes, and a guide to local services, medical facilities, and businesses.
http://www.cityofbaysprings.com/
First Baptist Church of Bay Springs
The Bay Springs, Mississippi congregation is highlighted, including a schedule of worship services, Bible studies and fellowship activities, a calendar of events, church staff contacts and office hours, a prayer list, and an overview of the churches youth ministries and programs.
http://www.fbcbaysprings.com/
Founded in 1963, the Bay Springs, Mississippi company was originally known as Southern Welding and Machine Company. Currently operating two steel fabrication plants and a cylinder manufacturing plant, the company’s locations, capabilities, products, services, quality control data, and career opportunities are featured.
http://hol-mac.com/
One of two counties in the state that have two county seats, Jasper County has offices in Bay Springs and Paulding. The official county web site offers a list and contacts for county officials and supervisors, a calendar of events, meeting schedules and minutes, demographics, and a guide to local industries, schools and medical facilities.
http://www.co.jasper.ms.us/
Owned and operated by Jasper County, JGH is located in Bay Springs, Mississippi, offering acute care, swing bed care, long term care, and home health services, its facilities including Jasper County Hospital Nursing Home, Summerland Manor, Family Medical Clinic, Bay Springs After Hours Clinic, and the hospital itself. Its locations, services, and hours are discussed.
http://www.jaspergeneralhospital.com/
Offering cosmetic dentistry, preventative dentistry, and periodontal care, the dental clinic is located on South 6th Street in Bay Springs, Mississippi. A map shows the location of the clinic, its services are outlined, and its hours of operation and appointment policies are described.
http://mclaurindental.com/
Situated on fifty-six acres in Bay Springs, Mississippi, the campus was founded in 1972, and offers three levels of kindergarten as well as grades one through twelve, and an afterschool care program for registered students. Its admission policies, academic and athletic programs, alumni programs, and policy information are discussed.
http://www.sylvabayacademy.com/
Headquartered in Bay Springs, Mississippi, the public school system operates Bay Springs Elementary School, Bay Springs Middle School, and Bay Springs High School, as well as the Stringer Attendance Center in nearby Stringer. Central office and campus contacts are set forth, along with a district calendar and handbook, and access to various forms and documents.
http://wjsd-mississippi.schoolloop.com/
