200-year-old oak tree in Ocean Springs causing issues
A 200-year-old live oak tree in Ocean Springs is causing controversy. The tree is presenting safety concerns leaving many stumped on whether the tree should be cut down.…
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Ocean Springs Planet Fitness grand reopening event
Ocean Springs Planet Fitness is celebrating club updates with a members welcome back event. Ocean Springs Planet Fitness opened its doors for a reopening after upgrading the facility and…
1-10 eastbound lanes blocked on Pascagoula Bridge due to vehicle fire near EXIT 68
According to MDOT, a vehicle fire on I-10 before MS 613 / Moss Point / Pascagoula EX 68 in Jackson County has ALL eastbound lanes BLOCKED on the Pascagoula River Bridge. https://twitter.com/MississippiDOT/status/1409613436707917833
Swimming lessons at the YMCA
According to the Red Cross, drowning is a leading cause of death for children in the United States. In an effort to save lives, the YMCA in Ocean Springs holds swimming…
Listen! Ocean Springs' Katelyn Perry captures preliminary talent competition at Miss Mississippi
Katelyn Perry of Ocean Springs said she knew when she heard Miss Virginia Caressa Cameron sing "Listen" from the Broadway show "Dreamgirls" that she would someday sing it on the pageant stage, too. That happened Thursday night at the Miss…
Moss Point man faces capital murder charge in death of toddler
A Moss Point man is facing capital murder charges after the death of a toddler. Jackson County Sheriff Mike Ezell said in a press release that James Garland Ward, 27, brought a 20-month-old female to Singing River Hospital. The child…
Boil water alert continues in the City of Ocean Springs
For the second day in a row, thousands of Ocean Springs residents were forced to boil their water due to E. coli bacteria detected in the water.…
The City of Ocean Springs under boil water advisory for two days
The Mississippi Department of Health has issued a boil water alert for the City of Ocean Springs that will likely last through the end…
MSDH issues a boil water alert for at least two days for the City of Ocean Springs
The Mississippi State Department of Health has issued a Boil-Water Alert for customers who receive their drinking water from the City of Ocean Springs water supply located in Jackson County. Health officials strongly recommend that all water be boiled vigorously…
Sheriff: Moss Point suspect dies in New Orleans custody
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A New Orleans jail inmate awaiting extradition to Mississippi to face a homicide charge died at a hospital where he was taken Tuesday after he was found unresponsive at the lockup, the Orleans Parish Sheriff’s Office…
The Mary C. is bringing arts and cultural classes back to Ocean Springs
It’s a celebration! Bringing fun and arts back to the Gulfport Coast for the entire family to enjoy. The Mary C. O’Keefe Cultural…
Pascagoula Redevelopment Authority and Main Street Pascagoula revitalize downtown
Last week, Pascagoula Redevelopment Authority and Main Street Pascagoula received the Premier Partner Award at the 2021 Mississippi Main Street Association Awards Ceremony in recognition of the…
Jackson County Animal Shelter facing overcrowding issues
The Jackson County Animal Shelter is becoming more and more crowded. It’s that time of year again where animal shelters receive litters of kittens. Comparing where they are now…
Arrest made in Pascagoula shooting investigation
Officers responded to a McDonald’s in Pascagoula following reports of a shooting this afternoon. Police say it happened just after 3 p.m. near a McDonald’s near Fulton Avenue and then at the section of Market Street and Jackson Avenue. The…
Repairs underway for facilities on Front Beach in Ocean Springs
Front Beach in Ocean Springs took a hit from Hurricane Zeta and facilities like Fort Maurepas Park and Chester McPherson Pier are still currently closed for repairs. Although families…
Moss Point Police searching for two suspects in May 27 shooting that left one dead
Moss Point Police have arrested one person in connection with a May 27 shooting on Lilly Circle and are asking the public's help to find two more suspects in the case. Police Chief Brandon Ashley said in a press release…
Ocean Springs newborn receives life-changing transfusion
New parents in Ocean Springs, Hali Saylor and Joseph Delia, have experienced pure bliss since the birth of their baby boy in May but they have also felt sadness and…
Juneteenth Pop-Up Shop in Moss Point
President Joe Biden signed the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act, establishing June 19th as a federal holiday. Tons of local businesses gathered at Pelican Landing in Moss Point for the…
Sand bag locations are open in Jackson County
With the tropical system moving into our area, Jackson County is helping residents prepare for a wet weekend. Sand bag locations are popping up across the Gulf Coast…
Zeale Boutique in Ocean Springs catches fire
A downtown Ocean Springs boutique suffered a devastating loss Thursday. Zeal Boutique caught fire last night after the store closed when no one was inside the business. No injuries were reported. Zeal Boutique, located on Washington Avenue, is only one…
Jones County man arrested in Pascagoula shooting
Last night around 11 p.m., officers were called to shots being fired at the Nola Goula Inn in Pascagoula. When officers arrived on scene, they found one person with…
Former Moss Point Mayor Mario King under investigation for mortgage fraud in Texas
According to our media partner the Sun Herald, former Moss Point Mayor Mario King is under investigation in Texas on allegations of mortgage fraud. He ‘engaged in other behavior that amounts to obstruction of justice,’ all of which could have…
Pedestrian severely injured after being hit by a train in Pascagoula
Pascagoula Police are reporting that a pedestrian was hit by a train near Hospital Road on Wednesday night. Officers were sent out at 9:15 p.m. in response to the call that a pedestrian was hit by a train. When they…
Free Food Distribution at Gautier First United Methodist Church
What better way to give back than by giving away over 5,000 pounds of food? Today was first come, first serve as Gautier First United Methodist Church…