Ocean Springs

Two girls admit to setting fire at Alice Street Park

Two girls have admitted to setting fire to a building at Alice Street Park in Ocean Springs last weekend. City officials said the fire department responded to a fire about 5 a.m. Saturday, April 22, at the park. The concession…

Substitute teacher dismissed from school district

A substitute teacher at Ocean Springs Middle School is under investigation. A social media post said the substitute teacher -- who was in a long-term position while another teacher was on extended leave -- allegedly asked students to friend him…

City of Ocean Springs celebrates Food Month

Ocean Springs Chamber of Commerce Main Street Tourism Bureau is celebrating its restaurants by naming May ‘Food Month.’ Food Month was dubbed by Ocean Springs as a way to…

Ocean Springs Police investigating shooting downtown

Ocean Springs Police are investigating a shooting that happened Sunday night about 9:30 p.m. Officers who responded found a male victim in a parking lot on DeSoto Avenue with a gunshot wound to his leg. Capt. Ryan LeMaire said the…

L&N Depot in Ocean Springs under renovation

The L&N Depot in Ocean Springs is currently undergoing renovations to help preserve the historic site. The building built in 1907 is the heart of Downtown Ocean Springs and…

Ocean Springs Fishing Pier is open

Ocean Springs Fishing Pier just north of Highway 90 is now open. After months of rebuilding from Hurricane Zeta in 2020, the pier officially opened Monday. The hurricane caused structural…