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Your complete source for important names, numbers and information you’ll need to know in the Tupelo/Greater Lee County area.
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| This information is subject to change without notice. Contact the offices for complete, updated information.
All phone numbers are in Area Code 662. |
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| Unless electricity is provided, most renters must report to their electric department, listed below, and pay a deposit for service before power is turned on. Most departments require no more than two forms of identification and a proof of rental residency (your rental contract or a receipt for rent payment). Gas service is handled much like electricity, but does vary by provider. Most Lee Countians receive gas service from Mississippi Valley Gas. However, for the cities and towns listed below with gas departments, call those numbers for service. Most rental properties do not require water hookup or deposit, but check with property management. Also note: Most residents of Lee County -- except Tupelo and many Baldwyn customers -- should call Tombigbee Electric Power Association for electricity. |
| Tupelo |
Lee County outside Tupelo |
Lee County Most residents* |
For Electricity & Water: Tupelo Light & Water Department
320 Court Street; 841-6470 |
| Deposits for homeowners: |
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Electricity
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$65 |
| Water |
$25 |
| Meter connection |
$20 |
| Deposits for renters: |
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| Electricity |
$150 |
| Water |
$50 |
| Meter connection |
$20 |
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For Electricity: Tombigbee Electric Power Association
1906 S. Gloster St., Tupelo; 842-7635 |
| Deposits for homeowners: |
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Electricity
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$70 |
| Meter connection |
$10 |
| Deposits for renters:* |
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| Electricity |
$160 |
| Meter connection |
$10 |
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| *The meter connection fee is not part of the deposit, and is included in the first bill. |
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For Natural Gas: Atmos Energy
1352 W. Main, Tupelo; 842-2441 |
| Deposit for homeowners: |
$85 |
| Deposit for renters: |
$85 |
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There is also a $30 account activation fee.
*Most Lee County residents receive natural gas service from Atmos Energy, fomrerly Mississippi Valley Gas. However, some municipalities operate their own gas systems. They are listed below. |
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| Baldwyn |
Guntown |
Mooreville |
| For Electricity:
Prentiss County Electric Power Assn.,
106 Clayton Street,
365-7161 or 728-4433 |
| Deposits for renters and homeowners:* |
$150 |
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| *The minimum deposit is $150. That figure could increase depending on where the property is located. |
| For Gas & Water:
Baldwyn Gas & Water,
S. 2nd Street, Baldwyn; 365-8171 |
| Deposits for homeowners:* |
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Gas
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$100 |
| Water * |
$50* |
| Deposits for renters: |
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| Electricity |
$150 |
| Water * |
$50 |
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| *These deposit figures are good only if there is already a meter on the property, and no tap necessary. |
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For Electricity & Gas:
See Lee County blocks above
For Water:
Guntown Water Department,
1598 Main Street (Town Hall); 348-5353 |
| Deposit for homeowners:* |
$40 |
| Deposit for renters:* |
$60 |
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| *Deposit figures are good only if there is already a meter on the property, and no tap necessary. |
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For Electricity & Gas:
See Lee County blocks above
For Water:
Mooreville-Richmond Water Association,
844-0311 |
| Deposit for homeowners: |
$50 |
| Deposit for renters: |
$75 |
| Membership Fee |
$5 |
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| There is a $225 water tap fee if there is not already a meter on the property. |
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| Nettleton |
Plantersville |
Saltillo |
For Electricity & Gas:
See Lee County blocks above
For Water: Nettleton Water Department,
963-2605 |
| Deposit for homeowners: |
$50 |
| Deposit for renters: |
$100 |
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| If the account is paid in full when the customer ends service, all but $25 of the water deposit is refundable for homeowners, and all but $75 for renters. |
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For Electricity & Gas:
See Lee County blocks above
For Water: Plantersville Town Hall,
2489 Main Street; 844-2012 |
| Deposit for homeowners: |
$40 |
| Deposit for renters: |
$60 |
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For Electricity & Gas:
See Lee County blocks above
For Water:
Saltillo Water Department,
395 Mobile Street; 869-5431 |
| Deposit for renters and homeowners: |
$75 |
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| Shannon |
Verona |
Sherman |
For Electricity:
See Lee County blocks above
For Gas and Water: Shannon Gas & Water Department
1426 North Street
767-3969 |
| Deposits for homeowners: |
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Gas*
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$5* |
| Water |
$15 |
| Deposits for renters: |
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| Gas |
$100 |
| Water |
$40 |
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| * This is a meter deposit of $5 |
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For Electricity & Gas:
See Lee County blocks above
For Water:
Verona City Hall
201 E. Main Street; 566-2211 |
| Deposit for homeowners: |
$40 |
| Deposit for renters: |
$50 |
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For Electricity & Gas:
information coming soon
For Water: Information coming soon. |
| Deposit for homeowners: |
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| Driving is a privilege and voting is a right, but you need to be registered to do both. Here is information to steer you in the right direction to getting all the paperwork filled out to do both. |
| Driver's License |
| Mississippi Department of Public Safety, Driver License Testing Facility: 1301 Coley Road (Tupelo Furniture Market Building I); 844-2408 |
| License/Test |
Fee |
Class R driver license test/renewal
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$20 |
| Class R driver license (under 18) |
$5 |
| Learner’s Permit (good for one year) $1 |
$1 |
| State Identification Card |
$13 |
| Motorcycle License |
$13 |
| Duplicate/replacement license |
$5 |
New residents should get a Mississippi driver’s license within 60 days of moving here. Those with a valid license from another state don’t have to take the road test, but will have to take the vision and written tests.
Written and road tests are administered Monday-Friday, 8-11 a.m. and 1-4 p.m. Road tests aren’t given if it is raining. No state ID cards are issued after 4:30 p.m. Payment for state ID cards and first-time driver license applicants is cash only; cash or check accepted for license renewals. Credit or debit cards aren’t accepted. Have proof of residency (lease agreement, utility bill, etc.) and identification on hand when applying for a license. |
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| Automobile Registration and Tags |
| Lee County Tax Collector,
In the Lee County Courthouse.
201 West Jefferson Street, Tupelo; 841-9034 |
Tags must be purchased within 30 days of establishing residency or seven days of vehicle purchase. Those registering vehicles must bring proof of vehicle ownership and proof of residency. Also, be aware auto tags will not be issued to residents who have delinquent garbage bills. This applies to people, addresses and bills more than 90 days overdue. Cash, check, and credit cards accepted.
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| Voter Registration (One-Stop sign up) |
| Lee County Circuit Clerk,
In the Lee County Justice Center.
200 W. Jefferson Street, Tupelo; 841-9024 |
Registrants should have be prepared to fill out a registration application. Also, in order to vote one must be a U.S. citizen, at least 18 years old, mentally competent and cannot have been convicted of certain felonies; the circuit clerk can provide a list of those felonies. In order to participate in elections, one must be registered at least 30 days prior to the election. Once registering here, the voter will also be registered in the city in which they live, if applicable. |
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| Residents of Lee County enjoy a wide range of educational opportunities, and also have access to some of the finest schools in Mississippi. There are three school districts in Lee County: Tupelo, Baldwyn and Lee County. Keep a few things in mind when registering children for school. Children must be 5 years old on or before September 1 to attend kindergarten, and 6 years old on or before September 1 to enter the first grade. Also, when registering, parents will need to present the child’s certified birth certificate; official immunization records; vision, hearing and dental records; and proof of residency in the school district or zone. |
| Tupelo Public Schools |
Administrative Office: 72 S. Green Street; 841-8850
Superintendent: Dr. Randy D. McCoy
Deputy Superintendent: David Meadows
Online: www.tupeloschools.com |
Tupelo Public Schools includes 12 schools covering pre-school through high school education. These schools are regularly recognized as providing excellent educational opportunities and feature a host of National Board Certified teachers. Student counts listed below are approximate. |
Pre-Kindergarten through Elementary Schools |
| School |
Address |
Phone |
Principal |
Students/Grades |
| Carver |
910 N. Green Street |
841-8870 |
Larry Harmon |
365, grades 4-6 |
| Church Street |
445 N. Church Street |
841-8880 |
Diana Ezell |
264, grades K-3 |
| Joyner |
1201 Joyner Avenue |
841-8900 |
Brenda Johnson |
345, grades K-3 |
| King Early Childhood |
1402 N. Green Street |
841-8890 |
Anita Buchanan |
129, Pre-K |
| Lawhon |
140 Lake Street |
841-8910 |
Brian Jernigan |
391, Pre-K–3 |
| Lawndale |
1563 Mitchell Road |
841-8890 |
Teresa Turner |
632, grades 5-6 |
| Milam |
720 Jefferson Street |
841-8920 |
Travis Beard |
732, grades 4-6 |
| Parkway |
628 Rutherford Road |
840-6303 |
Joan Dozier |
301, grades K-3 |
| Pierce Street |
1008 Pierce Street |
841-8940 |
Debbie Davis |
337, grades K-3 |
| Rankin |
1908 Forrest Street |
841-8950 |
Glenda Scott |
323, grades K-3 |
| Thomas Street |
520 S. Thomas Street |
841-8960 |
Brenda Robinson |
393, grades K-3 |
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Middle School, High School , Other Schools |
| School |
Address |
Phone |
Principal |
Students/Grades |
| Tupelo Middle School |
1009 Varsity Drive |
840-8780 |
Linda Clifton |
1,159, grades 7-8 |
| Tupelo High School |
4125 Cliff Gookin Blvd. |
841-8970 |
John “Mac” Curlee III |
1,852, grades 9-12 |
| Career Center |
4125 Cliff Gookin Blvd. |
841-8990 |
M.D. Cameron, Dir. |
Not Available |
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| Lee County Schools |
Administrative Office: 1280 Collge View Drive, Tupelo 841-9144
Superintendent: Johnny Green
Online: www.lcs.k12.ms.us |
Lee County Schools includes nine schools serving students in six communities. Facilities at these schools have undergone major upgrades and additions since 2002. Student counts listed below are approximate. |
Pre-Kindergarten through Elementary Schools |
| School |
Address |
Phone |
Principal |
Students/Grades |
| Moorevillle |
CR 1409 |
844-7105 |
Jimmy Weeks |
544, grades K-6 |
| Plantersville |
2657 Main Street |
842-4690 |
Kenneth Jones |
335, grades K-8 |
| Saltillo Primary |
Off U.S. Hwy. 45 |
869-2211 |
John McGaugh |
TBA, grades K-2 |
| Shannon |
965 Romie Hill Drive |
767-9514 |
Emily Pulliam |
670, grades K-6 |
| Verona |
212 College Street |
566-7266 |
Temeka Shannon |
686, grades K–8 |
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Middle Schools |
| School |
Address |
Phone |
Principal |
Students/Grades |
| Guntown |
1539 Main Street |
348-8800 |
Phil Ferguson |
629, grades 6-8 |
| Saltillo Upper Elementary |
424 S. Third Street |
869-2211 |
Steven Havens |
1,172, grades 3-5 |
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High Schools |
| School |
Address |
Phone |
Principal |
Students/Grades |
| Mooreville |
CR 1409 |
842-6859 |
Robert Smith |
633, grades 7-12 |
| Saltillo |
46 Tiger Drive |
869-5466 |
Keith Steele |
600, grades 9-12 |
| Shannon |
218 Cherry Street |
767-9566 |
Mike Scott |
967, grades 7-12 |
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| Baldwyn Public Schools |
Administrative Office: 107 W. Main Street, Baldwyn 365-1000
Superintendent: Harvey Brooks
Online: Coming soon |
Baldwyn straddles the Lee and Prentiss county lines, and maintains its own separate school district. All schools are on the Prentiss County side. Student counts listed below are approximate. |
Elementary, Middle and High Schools |
| School |
Address |
Phone |
Principal |
Students/Grades |
| Elementary |
515 Bender Circle |
365-1010 |
Joe Blassingame |
320, grades K-4 |
| Middle School |
452 N. Fourth Street |
365-1015 |
Lana Clark |
290, grades 5-8 |
| High School |
512 N. Fourth Street |
365-1020 |
Ronnie Hill |
300, grades 9-12 |
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| Private Schools in Lee County |
Listed below are some of the private schools in Tupelo and Lee County. Call the schools for more information on admission requirements and standards. Student counts listed below are approximate. |
Elementary, Middle and High Schools |
| School |
Address |
Phone |
Principal |
Students/Grades |
| Lakeview Baptist Academy |
830 Shumacola Trail, Tupelo |
842-4005 |
Robert Garland |
55, grades K(4)-12 |
| Tupelo Christian Academy |
1801 E. Main Street |
791-7731 |
Margot Burton, Director |
105, grades K(3)-12 |
| Tupelo Christian Preparatory School |
5440 Endville Road, Belden |
844-8604 |
Steve Orr |
230, grades K-7 |
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| Colleges in Lee County |
Residents can earn degrees and credits toward degrees at Tupelo's college campuses on Eason Boulevard and Briar Ridge Road. |
Two- and Four-Year degree programs |
| School |
Address |
Phone |
Online |
Itawamba Community College
Tupelo Campus |
2176 Eason Blvd. |
620-5000 |
www.icc.cc.ms.us |
Mississippi University for Women
School of Nursing – Tupelo Campus |
1918 Briar Ridge Road |
844-0284 |
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University of Mississippi (Ole Miss)
Tupelo Campus – Advanced Education Center |
1918 Briar Ridge Road |
844-5622 |
www.olemiss.edu |
| Tupelo Baptist Seminary |
Flowerdale Drive |
842-6608 |
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| Libraries |
The Lee County Library serves residents of Lee and Itawamba counties, and features of a multitude of learning and reading activities for children and adults. |
| Library |
Address |
Phone |
Online |
| Lee County Library |
219 N. Madison Street, Tupelo |
841-9027 |
www.li.lib.ms.us |
| Fees |
Hours |
Director |
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| Late fee 3 cents per day; $3 max |
Mon.-Thurs., 9 a.m.-8 p.m.;
Fri.-Sat. 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; closed Sunday |
Jan Willis |
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| Area residents have access to a host of information and entertainment services. There are two magazines, five newspapers and a host of radio and televisions stations published and broadcast in Lee County.
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| Magazines |
Apartment Finder & Newcomers Guide: Greater Tupelo/Lee County’s relocation resource magazine. Contains information on rental properties, feature stories about the area, and a comprehensive listing of important names and phone numbers for residents of Lee County. A free magazine that is published twice yearly by Jason Collum and Associates, LLC, P.O. Box 3822, Tupelo, MS 38803-3822. Phone: 231-8048. e-mail: apartmentfinder@hotmail.com. Online: www.apt-finder.com.
Mississippi College Football Preview: An annual pre-season guide to Mississippi, SEC, SWAC and C-USA college football. Published by Wesley Wells and Legend Publishing Company, P.O. Box 1388, Tupelo, MS 38802. Phone: 844-2602. email: zlegend@netdoor.com |
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| Newspapers |
The Baldwyn News: A weekly community newspaper covering north Lee County and south Prentiss County. General manager: Tammy Bullock. Main Street at Second Street, Baldwyn, 38824. Phone: 365-3232
The Lee County Courier: A weekly community newspaper covering all kinds of news and events in Tupelo and Lee County. Published by Jim Clark at 303 W. Main St., Tupelo, 38802. Phone: 840-8819
Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal: A seven-day daily newspaper covering a 16-county region in Northeast Mississippi. Publisher: Billy Crews. Editor: Lloyd Gray. Published by Journal Publishing Company, 1655 S. Green Street, MS 38802. Phone: 842-2611 Online: www.djournal.com
The Legend: A monthly newspaper devoted to the concerns of Lee County’s African-American community. Published by Wesley Wells and Legend Publishing. Gloster Creek Village, Tupelo, 38801. Phone: 844-2602
Saltillo-Guntown Gazette: A free weekly newspaper and classifieds shopper distributed by mail to residents of these communities. Published by Sam Grisham. 387 Mobile Street, Saltillo. 869-8380. |
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| Radio Stations |
FM STATIONS |
WAFR-88.3: Christian & Gospel/News/Talk. The flagship station of American Family Radio, 107 Parkgate Drive, Tupelo. Phone: 844-8893
WAJS-91.7: Contemporary Christian. 107 Parkgate Drive, Tupelo. Phone: 844-9990
WESE-92.5: Hip Hop/Urban. 5026 Cliff Gookin Blvd., Tupelo. Phone: 842-1067
WSYE-93.3: Pop/Top 40; ’90s, ’80s, ’70s. 1705 S. Gloster Street, Suite H, Tupelo. Phone: 844-0933; toll-free 888-841-0933
WCNA-95.9: Country. 855 Cliff Gookin Blvd., Tupelo. Phone: 842-9595
WWMS-97.5: Country. 2214 S. Gloster Street, Tupelo. Phone: 842-7658
WZLQ-98.5: Pop/Top 40; 80s, 90s, and 70s. 2214 S. Gloster Street, Tupelo. Phone: 841-0985
WFTA-101.9: Pop/Top 40; ’90s, ’80s, ’70s, ’60s. 855 Cliff Gookin Blvd., Tupelo. Phone: 842-2101
WWKZ-105.3: Pop/Top 40; ’90s, ’80s, ’70s. 55 Cliff Gookin Blvd., Tupelo. Phone: 844-4487
WWZD-106.7: Country. 5026 Cliff Gookin Blvd., Tupelo. Phone: 842-1067 |
AM STATIONS |
WELO-580: Easy listening. 2214 S. Gloster Street, Tupelo. Phone: 842-7658
WKMQ-1060: Talk and news, featuring daily programs by Rush Limbaugh, Sean Hannity, Glenn Beck and Michael Reagan. 5026 Cliff Gookin Blvd., Tupelo. Phone: 842-1067
WTUP-1490: Sports talk and game coverage, featuring programming from Fox Sports Radio. 5026 Cliff Gookin Blvd., Tupelo. Phone: 842-1067 |
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| Television Stations |
Channel numbers may differ on cable and satellite.
WCBI-Channel 4: A CBS affiliate based in Columbus with Tupelo offices. 1705 S. Gloster Street, Tupelo. Phone: 841-0044
WKDH-Channel 45: An ABC affiliate. 1359 County Road 681, Tupelo. Phone: 842-7620
WLOV-Channel 27: A FOX affiliate. 1359 County Road 681, Tupelo. Phone: 842-2227
WTVA-Channel 9: A NBC affiliate. 1359 County Road 681, Tupelo. Phone: 842-7620
W32BH-Channel 32: An independent Christian broadcasting station, available via antenna. 1359 County Road 681, Tupelo. Phone: 842-7620 |
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| There are eight municipalities in Lee County, operating on either a mayor/ council or mayor/alderman format.There are five supervisory districts in Lee County. The town of Sherman, in Union County, is also listed below. |
| City of Tupelo |
Lee County |
Form of government: Mayor/Council
City Hall: 71 E. Troy Street 841-6513
Meetings: First and third Tuesdays at 6 p.m. |
| Mayor |
Phone |
Ed Neelly
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844-7307 |
| Council members |
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Ward 1: Dick Hill
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844-1330 |
Ward 2: Thomas Bonds
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842-0021 |
Ward 3: Smith Heavner
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842-1485 |
Ward 4: Nettie Davis
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842-5506 |
Ward 5: Bill Martin
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844-4485 |
Ward 6: Mike Bryan
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844-6770 |
Ward 7: Berdell Jones
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841-9749 |
At-large: Doyce Deas
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842-4805 |
| At-large: Carolyn Mauldin |
842-9354 |
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Form of government: Unit system
Justice Center: 200 W. Jefferson St., Tupelo.
Meetings: First Mondays at 10 a.m. |
| Supervisors |
Phone |
District 1: Phil Morgan
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842-6059 |
| District 2: Bobby G. Smith |
869-2957 |
District 3: Charles Duke
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842-2433 |
District 4: Tommy Lee Ivy
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767-3311 |
| District 5: Glen Weeks |
842-2007 |
| Other Lee County Officials |
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Administrator: Ronnie Bell
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841-9130 |
Road Manager: John Phipps
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680-6006 |
Chancery Clerk: Bill Benson
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841-9100 |
Circuit Clerk: Joyce Loftin
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841-9024 |
Tax Assessor: Mark Weathers
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841-9030 |
| Tax Collector: Leroy Belk Jr. |
841-9034 |
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| City of Baldwyn |
Town of Guntown |
Form of government: Mayor/Alderman
City Hall: 206 S. Second St. 365-2383
Meetings: First Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. |
| Mayor: |
Phone |
Danny Horton
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365-2383 |
| Board of Aldermen |
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Ward 1: Leonardo Bowdry
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365-7414 |
Ward 2: Ronald Michael
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365-8741 |
Ward 3: Richard Kohlheim
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365-2013 |
Ward 4: Tammie Waters
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365-7796 |
| At-large: Stephen Scales |
365-3360 |
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Form of government: Mayor/Alderman
Town Hall: 1598 Main St. 348-5353
Meetings: First Tuesdays at 5 p.m. |
| Mayor: |
Phone |
Jimmy Anderson
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348-5353 |
| Board of Aldermen (all at large) |
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| Greg Cagle |
348-2285 |
| Carolyn Floyd |
348-5835 |
| Petey Hopkins |
348-2828 |
| Ronnie Lindsey |
348-2325 |
| Wayne Phelps |
348-2677 |
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| City of Nettleton |
Town of Plantersville |
Form of government: Mayor/Alderman
City Hall: 124 Short Street 963-2605
Meetings: First Mondays at 7 p.m. |
| Mayor: |
Phone |
Brandon Presley
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963-3060 |
| Board of Aldermen |
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| Ward 1: Ann Pender Harris |
963-2680 |
| Ward 2: Chris Patterson |
963-3045 |
| Ward 3: Billie Bob Brandon, Jr. |
255-3626 |
| Ward 4: Jimmy Moore |
963-2798 |
| At-large: Kirk Lindsey |
963-3545 |
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Form of government: Mayor/Alderman
Town Hall: 2587 Main St. 844-2012
Meetings: First Tuesdays at 6 p.m. |
| Mayor: |
Phone |
Mayor: Gloria Holland
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844-2004 |
| Board of Aldermen (all at large) |
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| Chink Freeman |
844-9857 |
| Marla Grant |
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| Charles Heard |
842-0926 |
| Vickie Rigby |
840-9709 |
| Jack Wuichet |
844-4354 |
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| City of Saltillo |
Town of Shannon |
Form of government: Mayor/Alderman
City Hall: 395 Mobile Street 869-5431
Meetings: First Tuesdays at 6 p.m. |
| Mayor: |
Phone |
Bill Williams
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869-5431 |
| Board of Aldermen (all at large) |
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| Beverly Bedford |
869-5105 |
| Mitchell Brazeal |
869-1457 |
| Bill Cherry |
869-5121 |
| Terry Glidewell |
869-5985 |
| Cliff Nichols |
869-1656 |
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Form of government: Mayor/Alderman
Town Hall: 1426 North Street 767-9747
Meetings: First Tuesdays at 7 p.m. |
| Mayor: |
Phone |
Ronnie Hallmark
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767-9272 |
| Board of Aldermen (all at large) |
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| Mary Gardner |
767-3069 |
| Debra Grubbs |
767-3081 |
| Judy Johnson |
767-9704 |
| Jimmy Rutherford |
767-8705 |
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City of Verona |
Town of Sherman |
Form of government: Mayor/Alderman
City Hall: 194 Main St. 566-2211
Meetings: First Tuesdays at 7 p.m. |
| Mayor: |
Phone |
Bobby Williams
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566-2211 |
| Board of Aldermen |
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| Ward 1: Eddie Tucker |
566-2255 |
| Ward 2: Margaret Baker |
566-7552 |
| Ward 3: Jessie Gilmore |
566-8937 |
| Ward 4: Jimmy Stephens Jr. |
566-8960 |
| At-large: Brenda Spurgon |
566-8709 |
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Form of government: Mayor/Alderman
City Hall: P.O. Box 397
Meetings: First Tuesdays at 7 p.m. |
| Mayor: |
Phone |
Ben Logan
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840-9185 |
| Board of Aldermen (all at large) |
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| Todd McDonald |
840-5407 |
| Dianne Jolly |
840-1131 |
| Flo Rogers |
842-9053 |
| Stacy Scott |
844-9946 |
| Wayne Bullock |
844-4976 |
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| State and National Government |
When you register to vote, your registration card will tell you the representative, state senate, and county supervisory district in which you live. Below are the state and congressional lawmakers from this area. |
State Senators |
District 5: J.P. Wilemon Jr. (D)
P.O. Box 82, Belmont, MS 38827
Home (662) 454-7585
Office not available at press time
e-mail jwilemon@mail.senate.state.ms.us |
District 6: Alan Nunnelee (R)
P.O. Box 4080, Tupelo, MS 38801
Home (662) 680-8671
Office (601) 359-3252
e-mail anunnelee@mail.senate.state.ms.us |
District 7: Hob Bryan (D)
P. O. Box 75, Amory, MS 38821
Home (662) 256-9989
Office (601) 359-3540
e-mail not available |
District 8: Jack Gordon (D)
P.O. Box 377, Okolona, MS 38860
Home (662) 447-3117
Office (601) 359-3249
e-mail jgordon@mail.senate.state.ms.us |
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State Representatives |
District 16: Steve Holland (D)
P.O. Box 2, Plantersville, MS 38862
Home (662) 844-2004
Office (601) 359-3332
e-mail not available |
District 17: Brian Aldridge (R)
P. O. Box 2611, Tupelo, MS 38803
Home (662) 842-0401
Office not available at press time
e-mail: baldridge@mail.house.state.ms.us |
District 18: Jerry Turner (R)
1290 Carrollville Ave., Baldwyn, MS 38824
Home (662) 365-5135
Office not available at press time
e-mail jturner@mail.house.state.ms.us |
District 19: Jamie Franks (D)
P.O. Box 182, Mooreville, MS 38857
Home (662) 690-8947
Office (601) 359-3373
e-mail not available |
District 22: Preston Sullivan (D)
1601 CR 410, Okolona, MS 38860
Home (662) 447-5719
Office not available at press time
e-mail psullivan@mail.house.state.ms.us |
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United States Congress |
Representative Roger Wicker (R)
Washington office:
2455 Rayburn HOB, Washington, DC 20515-2401
Phone (202) 225-4306
Tupelo District Office:
500 West Main Street, Suite 210
P.O. Box 1482, Tupelo, MS 38802
Phone (662) 844-5437 |
Senator Thad Cochran (R)
113 Dirksen SOB, Washington, DC 20510
Office (202) 224-5054
Online contact cochran.senate.gov/contact.htm |
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Senator Trent Lott (R)
487 Russell SOB, Washington, DC 20510
Office (202) 224-6253
e-mail senatorlott@lott.senate.gov |
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| Government’s primary role is to protect its citizens. Top-notch law and fire protection are available all over Lee County. Other governmental services are also listed below. |
| For Emergencies, Dial 911 |
Sheriff, Police and Fire Protection |
Lee County Sheriff’s Department
Sheriff Jim Johnson
510 N. Commerce Street, Tupelo 841-9040 |
Tupelo Police Department
Chief of Police Harold Chafin
Department: 220 Front Street 841-6491
Crime Stoppers (800) 773-TIPS
Tupelo Fire Department
Fire Chief Marc Flanagan
For reporting fires, call 911 |
Baldwyn
Police: 201 S. 2nd Street 365-8141
Fire: 201 S. 2nd Street 365-8081
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Guntown
Police: 1527 Main Street 348-5353
Fire: 1527 Main Street 348-2319 |
Mooreville
Police: Contact Lee County Sheriff’s Department
Fire: Mooreville-Eggville VFD 869-2911
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Nettleton
Police: 225 Main Street 963-2171
Fire: Burt Street; Other calls 963-2380
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Plantersville
Police: 2489 Main Street 844-2012
Fire: 2587 Main Street 840-1874
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Saltillo
Police: 101 Front Street 869-5454
Fire: 101 Front Street 869-8656 |
Shannon
Police: 1426 North Street 767-8369
Fire: 1426 North Street 767-9747
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Verona
Police: 201 E. Main Street 566-2215
Fire: 201 E. Main Street 566-8811 |
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Postal Service (with Zip Codes) |
Tupelo: 38801, 38802, 38803, 38804
Main Office 515 S. Thomas St.; 791-8401
Downtown 500 W. Main St.; 841-1286 |
Baldwyn: 38824
205 W. Main St. 365-2323 |
Belden: 38826
3871 McCullough Blvd. 840-1917 |
Guntown: 38849
1660 Main St. 348-5335 |
Mooreville: 38857
110 CR 1427 844-3125 |
Nettleton: 38858
4540 Union Ave. 963-2623 |
Plantersville: 38862
2440 Main St. 844-2096 |
Saltillo: 38866
162 Mobile St. 869-5111 |
Shannon: 38868
186 Hwy. 45 Alt. 767-3386 |
Verona: 38879
5107 Raymond Ave. 566-2442 |
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| There are numerous ways residents of Tupelo and Lee County help one another and become active in the community, and there are many places these same residents can turn when they need help. Here are just a few. |
Service and Support Groups and Organizations |
| Alcoholics Anonymous: People working together, supporting each other to end their dependence on alcohol and stay drink-free. Groups meet daily all around Tupelo; call for details. 844-0374 |
Big Brothers/Big Sisters: Pairing disadvantaged children with adults willing to give time and energy to mentor, teach and lead by example. 841-5741
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CREATE Foundation: An organization founded to stimulate private financial donations and giving by businesses and individuals in order to improve education and promote cultural and health-related causes. 213 W. Main St., Tupelo. 844-8989
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Community Development Foundation: The chamber of commerce for Tupelo and Lee County. Formed in 1948 by Tupelo businessmen to promote the region. Online: www.cdfms.org. 842-4521; toll-free 1-800-523-3463 |
Tupelo-Lee Pet Shelter: Lots of animals who would make great pets need a home, and the shelter can place needy pets with loving homes. 2400 S. Gloster Street, Tupelo. 841-6500
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S.A.F.E. Inc.: A place where victims of domestic violence and abuse can turn for shelter and help. Office: 841-9138; crisis: 841-2273
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Sav-A-Life, Inc.: Promoting an alternative to abortion, Sav-A-Life offers confidential pregnancy and adoption counseling, and counseling for those who suffer from having had an abortion in the past. 100 Parkgate Drive Ext., Suite A-1C, Tupelo. e-mail: savalife@afo.net. 841-1517; 842-8000; toll-free: (800) 844-5433
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Lee County Families First: Provides services and education opportunities for families and children thorughout Lee County and the surrounding area. Also includes a domestic violence unit. 844-0013 |
| Family Resource Center of Northeast Mississippi: Provide programs and services to families in an effort to enhance family life. Children's Advocay Center is also available to any child or adult who has allegedly been abused or anyone who has witness a violent crime. All services are free of charge. 425 Magazine Street, Tupelo. (662) 844-0013. www.frcms.org |
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| Alpha House Home for Boys 841-9009 |
American Red Cross of North Mississippi 842-6101 |
| Church After School Association 842-3887 |
Gardner Simmons Home for Girls 844-4433 |
Girl Scouts of Northeast Mississippi 844-7577
or 1-800-624-4185 |
Good Samaritan Health Services 844-3733 |
| Habitat for Humanity 842-4675 |
Lee County 4-H Clubs 841-9000 |
| Lift, Inc. 842-9511 |
Meals on Wheels 844-1441, ext. 256 |
| N. Mississippi Kidney Foundation 841-3638 |
North Mississippi Medical Center 841-3000 |
| NMMC’s Health Link 841-3520 |
Salvation Army 842-9222 |
| United Way of Northeast Mississippi 841-9133 |
To add your organization’s information
to this list, call 231-8048. |
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