Wayne County, Mississippi

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What about local schools?

Wayne County seeks to provide its young people with the education that will place them on the fast track toward success in college and the workforce. Here is a list of the school facilities in our county along with contact information:

EDUCATION - PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Beat Four School (Public: Kindergarten through 8th grade); 5090 U.S. Highway 84, Waynesboro, MS 39367; 601-735-2124. Principal: Belinda Singleton.

Buckatunna School (Public: Kindergarten through 8th grade); 11 Buckatunna-Mount Zion Road, Buckatunna, MS 39322; 601-648-2501. Principal: Ronnie Crane.

Clara School (Public: Kindergarten through 8th grade); 40 Clara School Road, Clara, MS 39324; 601-735-2065. Principal: Donna Hopkins.

Wayne County High School (Public: 9th through 12th grade); 1325 Azalea Drive, Waynesboro, MS 39367; 601-735-2851. Principal: B.R. Jones.

Wayne County Vocational-Technical (Vo-Tech) Center (Public: High school vocational, technical and career training facility serving both Wayne County High School and Wayne Academy); 800 Collins Street, Waynesboro, MS 39367; 601-735-5036. Director: Bobby Jones.

Waynesboro Elementary School (Public: Kindergarten through 4th grade); 1022 Azalea Drive, Waynesboro, MS 39367; 601-735-2205. Principal: Dr. Beth Herring.

Waynesboro Middle School (Public: 5th through 8th grade); 155 Wayne Street, Waynesboro, MS 39367; 601-735-3159. Principal: Tyrone Marshall.

EDUCATION - PRIVATE SCHOOLS

Wayne Academy (Private: Pre-kindergarten through 12th grade); 46 Joe Jordan Drive, Waynesboro, MS; 601-735-2921. Headmaster: Wendell Barr.

EDUCATION - HEAD START CENTERS

Bryant-Turner Center (Friends of Children of Mississippi, Inc., Head Start facility); 215 Mississippi Drive, Waynesboro, MS 39367; 601-735-9844.

State Line Center (Mississippi Action for Progress Head Start facility); 82 Church Street, State Line, MS 39362; 601-848-7650.

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Where can I stay on a visit?

Here is a listing of Wayne County area hotels and motels for those stopping in on business or just passing through:

Claridge Inn and Suites, 1525 Azalea Drive, Waynesboro, MS 39367. Call 601-735-5081.

Budget Inn, 1307 Mississippi Drive, Waynesboro, MS 39367, Call 601-735-4383.

Traveler's Inn and Suites, 1305 Mississippi Drive, Waynesboro, MS 39367. Call 601-671-0051.

Lakeview Motel, 100 Mississippi Drive, Waynesboro, MS 39367. Call 601-735-2861.

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Moving and need utility service?

For those relocating a residence or a business to Wayne County, here are some key contacts that can help get your utility services activated (note: Underlined information provides a direct Internet link to the agency you are seeking):

ELECTRIC POWER

Those living or doing business inside the Waynesboro corporate limits are served by Mississippi Power Co., which is headquartered at 807 Azalea Drive in Waynesboro. Mississippi Power can be reached by calling 800-532-1502 (for residential service) or 877-656-1836 (commercial and non-residential). Power outages can be reported anytime at 800-487-3275. Visit www.mississippipower.com.

Those living and doing business outside the Waynesboro corporate limits are served by Dixie Electric Power Association (north, central and southern), East Mississippi Electric Power Association (northeast corner of county) and Singing River Electric Power Association (including State Line and along Greene and Perry counties line). The Waynesboro Dixie EPA office is located at 618 Azalea Drive and can be reached by calling 601-735-2072. Singing River EPA can be reached locally by calling 601-735-3139. East Mississippi EPA's local office is located at 117 Carlson Avenue in Quitman or by calling 601-776-6271.

NATURAL GAS

The county is served by the Chickasawhay Natural Gas District, which is located at 609 Station Street (corner of Wayne and Station streets) in Waynesboro. For information, call 601-735-0920.

CABLE TELEVISION, INTERNET AND DIGITAL TELEPHONE

CMA Communications offers a broad variety of digital cable television, high speed Internet and telephone service to homes and businesses throughout its service area in both Wayne and Clarke counties. For information on services, contact 800-753-2465 or CMA's Waynesboro office in the Herbert's Mart Shopping Center (917-A Robinson Street) at 601-735-9060.

WATER

Wayne County is serviced by a municipal and several rural water associations -- depending on where you plan to locate. Please contact any of these offices with your physical address to see which water association or agency will service your needs:

City of Waynesboro (primarily inside corporate limits) -- Waynesboro City Hall, 714 Wayne Street, Waynesboro, MS 39367. 601-735-3121. www.waynesboroms.us.

Buckatunna Water Association (southeastern portions of Wayne County) -- Water Works Road, Buckatunna, MS 39322. 601-648-2532.

Clara Water Assocation (Clara community and surrounding areas) -- Buckatunna-Chicora-Clara Road, Waynesboro, MS 39367. 601-735-2428.

Hiwannee Water Association (northeast and northern portions of Wayne County and toward Alabama state line) -- 929 Wayne Street, Waynesboro, MS 39367. 601-735-5249.

Southwest Wayne Water Association (southwest portions of Wayne County) -- 1668 Mississippi Highway 63, Waynesboro, MS 39367. 601-735-4786.

Whistler Water Association (northwest portions of Wayne County toward Jones and Jasper counties) -- 5198 U.S. Highway 84, Waynesboro, MS 39367. 601-735-3531.

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How can I get involved?

Wayne County has a host of civic clubs that actively seek local participation and your membership:

WAYNESBORO LIONS CLUB. Meets the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month at noon at the Western Sizzlin restaurant, 1525 Azalea Drive in Waynesboro. Club President: B.J. Cooley. For information, call 601-410-1164.

WAYNESBORO ROTARY CLUB. Meets every Wednesday at noon at the Western Sizzlin restaurant, 1525 Azalea Drive in Waynesboro. For information, contact 601-735-3124.

WAYNESBORO KIWANIS CLUB. Meets every Thursday at noon at the Western Sizzlin restaurant, 1525 Azalea Drive in Waynesboro. Club President: Albert Busby. For information, contact 601-410-6824.

WAYNESBORO OPTIMIST CLUB. Contact Grady Pough at 601-735-2583.

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How do I obtain a marriage license?

You may obtain a marriage license through the Circuit Clerks office.

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You didn’t answer my question here. Where can I get more help?

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What is the climate like in Wayne County?

Wayne County has a temperate climate with warm, humid summers and mild, dry winters.

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