Ocean Springs community pep rally
Tonight, Greyhound Nation will show out in force for an annual pep rally as the fall athletic season kicks off. News 25’s Lorraine Weiskopf is at the pep rally with more.
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Long Beach, Ocean Springs earn Top 10 overall rankings in state testing
Two school districts in South Mississippi are celebrating after the state Department of Education released its new assessment numbers. Long Beach and Ocean Springs school districts ranked in the Top 10 overall in the state in all four subject areas…
Ocean Springs Homeless Council shares ideas to address homelessness
Ocean Springs city officials met with the Ocean Springs Homeless Council to discuss recommendations aimed to address homelessness in the area. The council was founded in October…
Ocean Springs Police identify suspects in theft of Miner's Toy Store statue
Ocean Springs police have identified two people suspected of stealing the Miner’s Toy Store Statue. Police say David and Katja Malin are wanted for grand larceny in…
Roosters once again patrolling Downtown Ocean Springs
Carl, the beloved rooster in Downtown Ocean Springs, has a few successors patrolling the streets and business owners are delighted to once again have roosters back in the area.…
Possible lightning strike ignites Ocean Springs home
A possible lightning strike sets an Ocean Springs home on fire. The homeowner, who was at work when the fire ignited, tells News 25 his home alarm system sent…
Statue in front of Miner's in Ocean Springs is missing
A mainstay in downtown Ocean Springs has gone missing. The statue of two children on a tricycle -- an 90th birthday present to John and Maryalice Miner that sat in front of their store, Miner's Doll and Toy Store on…
New food festival coming to Ocean Springs in September
A new food festival is coming to Ocean Springs this September. The official festival announcement is happening in Ocean Springs. News 25’s Sabria Reid has more.
Fort Bayou, Wilkes drawbridges to be closed overnight for work
The state Department of Transportation will be closing Coast bridges in the next few days. On Sunday night, the Fort Bayou drawbridge will be closed from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. for emergency repairs to the draw. The bridge got…
Ocean Springs promotes Heath to deputy fire chief
Ocean Springs named a new deputy fire chief today. Ryan Heath succeeds long-time Deputy Chief Ray West, who retired. Heath comes to the job with 16 years of experience as a firefighter. "Fire service is rooted deep in my veins,"…
Ocean Springs mayor discusses city roadways at Breakfast with the Mayor
Ocean Springs Mayor Kenny Holloway talked with residents this morning about the city’s roadways in a chamber sponsored breakfast at Azteca’s Restaurant and Cantina. Holloway…
New Orleans women killed in wreck in Ocean Springs Saturday
Two New Orleans women were killed Saturday when their vehicle was hit by a truck as they turned into traffic on Bienville Boulevard in Ocean Springs.…
Crews across the Coast cleaning up beaches after 4th of July celebrations
July 5th is a busy day for city and county workers having to clear off litter from our beaches and roadways. Last night, the…
Bystanders help mom and three kids trapped in SUV in Ocean Springs
Passersby who saw an accident that injured a mother and trapped three children inside their car leaped into action to get the people out…
Ocean Springs, Bay St. Louis voted best small towns by USA Today readers
USA Today has proclaimed what Coastians have known for years, we have some of the best coastal small towns in the country. The…
Ocean Springs mayor gives updates at Jackson County Chamber ‘Meet the Mayor’ event
Jackson County Chamber of Commerce hosted a ‘Meet the Mayor’ event with Ocean Springs Mayor Kenny Holloway this morning. Mayor Holloway has been…
New exercise equipment installed along Front Beach in Ocean Springs
The City of Ocean Springs is encouraging everyone to get up and active by installing new workout equipment along Front Beach. While enjoying a nice day…
Ocean Springs laundry room fire under investigation
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. -- Residents at Chateau Bayou Apartments contacted News 25 about a fire in the laundry room of the complex, saying it started between 9 and 9:30 Thursday night. Apartment managers would…
Ocean Springs Police searching for missing woman
Ocean Springs Police are asking the public's help to find a woman who went missing last week. Police say Mary Lee Rodgers, 51, was last seen at Chateau Bayou Apartments on June 9 and did not show up for work…
Two people shot in Ocean Springs domestic incident
A 24-year-old man is in custody, charged in an early-morning shooting that injured two people in a domestic incident. Capt. Ryan Lemare with Ocean Springs Police said Brandon Ray Hinkle has been charged with domestic violence aggravated assault, aggravated assault…
City of Ocean Springs to begin work on two new projects
Ocean Springs is looking to begin a couple of new projects to help flourish the excitement happening in the city. The first of the two…
Red, White, and Blueberry Festival returns to the Coast
Ocean Springs got patriotic over the weekend with its 17th annual Red, White, and Blueberry Festival. This festival featured over 30 vendors selling a wide variety of…
Jones County woman pleads not guilty to cruelty charges in Carl's death
The woman accused of kidnapping and killing Carl the rooster entered a not guilty plea on Monday in Ocean Springs. Kendra Shaffer, 35, entered the plea through her…
UPDATE: Missing Ocean Springs teen found safe
Mississippi Highway Patrol says a 13-year-old Ocean Springs girl has been found safe. The state issued a missing or endangered child alert after an Ocean Springs 13-year-old went missing. Deandria Johnson had last been seen Saturday about 10:40 a.m. in…