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…
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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…
Stolen vehicle leads to six arrests in connection with alleged drug trafficking organization
Coast and federal law enforcement agencies banded together on a five-month operation that culminated Wednesday with six arrests in connection with an alleged drug trafficking operation. According to Biloxi Police, investigators with the Biloxi Police Department’s Special Crimes Unit, the…
Living History Day at G.I. Museum in Ocean Springs
It was Living History Day at the G.I. Museum in Ocean Springs where uniformed volunteers kept the memory of World War II alive. The G.I. Museum has…
Ocean Springs residents celebrate the life of Carl the Rooster
The City of Ocean Springs gathered to celebrate the life of beloved mascot Carl the Rooster who was killed last month. Blackwater Brass led a sidewalk…
Second line to celebrate Carl the Rooster in Ocean Springs tonight
People from near and far will gather in downtown Ocean Springs tonight to remember the beloved town mascot Carl the Rooster. Several business owners have…
Second annual Walk against Human Trafficking takes place tonight in Ocean Springs
Advocates for Freedom and students at Ocean Springs High are hosting the second annual Walk against Human Trafficking tonight. Earlier today, students in the…
Artist painting mural of Carl the Rooster in Ocean Springs
More support for the Ocean Springs mascot who was lost to violence last week. An artist devastated by Carl’s death decided to give his time and…
Court date moved for woman accused of killing Ocean Springs rooster
A court date for the woman charged with animal cruelty in the death of Ocean Springs' downtown mascot, Carl 2.0, has been rescheduled. Kendra Schaffer of Laurel originally was scheduled for a plea date…
More charges being explored in killing of Carl the Rooster
An update on Carl 2.0, more charges may be brought forward after the rooster was taken and killed. The Ocean Springs Police Department tells News…
Ocean Springs business owners heartbroken over the loss of Carl the Rooster
Why would anyone want to harm Carl? Today, an air of sadness lingers in downtown Ocean Springs. At Twisted Anchor Tattoo, a wreath memorializes…
Justice for Carl: Laurel woman charged in rooster's death
Police have charged a woman allegedly involved in the death of Carl 2.0, the beloved rooster mascot of Ocean Springs. Kendra Schaffer, 35, a corrections officer at the Jones County Sheriff's Department, was charged with misdemeanor animal cruelty and has…
Ocean Springs mourning loss of beloved mascot Carl the rooster
Ocean Springs residents are mourning the loss of their beloved mascot, Carl, who reportedly has died. Business owners who looked forward to seeing Carl every day noticed he was missing at the beginning of the week and started posting to…
Beloved rooster Carl 2.0 missing from Downtown Ocean Springs
Carl 2.0., a beloved rooster and unofficial town mascot for Ocean Springs, has been missing for days. Sunday night was the last time residents saw Carl. There…
Bud and Burgers Competition
The City of Discovery wants to help you discover the best burger. The Ocean Springs Chamber of Commerce is hosting a Bud and Burger competition this month. Here with all the details…
Ocean Springs Mayor Kenny Holloway’s first State of the City Address
The City of Ocean Springs is maintaining the small-town charm while rebranding to be more accommodating to residents. Mayor Kenny Holloway’s first State of the…
City of Ocean Springs State of the City Address
Ocean Springs Mayor Kenny Holloway presents his first State of the City Address tonight. News 25’s Sabria Reid is at the Mary C. O’Keefe Cultural Arts Center…
Ocean Springs State of the City Address takes place this evening
Happening later today, Ocean Springs Mayor Kenny Holloway will deliver his first state of the city address. It’s happening at 5:30 tonight at the Mary…
Woods still smoldering from Saturday fire in Ocean Springs
Smoke can still be seen in Jackson County due to the fire on Saturday in Gulf Park Estates. According to Mississippi Forestry Commission Outreach Officer Kevin Craft,…
Hundreds of acres burned in woods fire in Ocean Springs
A fire engulfed a wooded area in Gulf Park Estates, burning hundreds of acres in Jackson County over the weekend. No official word yet on what…
City of Ocean Springs auctioning surplus equipment
Today, the public got to preview Ocean Springs city property up for auction tomorrow. Ever wanted to buy a police-issue Crown Vic? The Ocean Springs Public Works Department is…
Update: Equipment issues affect traffic lights in Ocean Springs
Traffic lights on Highway 90 in Ocean Springs were knocked out of service on Tuesday morning after weather knocked out some Mississippi Power equipment. Power was lost about 8 a.m. because of the weather. Mississippi Power said the outage was…
Spring Arts Festival happening this weekend in Ocean Springs
The City of Discovery is kicking off the new season with its annual Springs Arts and Crafts Festival. The free festival takes place Saturday and Sunday with…
Battle on the Bayou Kayak Race this Saturday
Calling all kayak enthusiasts, this Saturday you’ll get a chance to get in the zone and race against fellow kayakers in the ‘Battle on the Bayou’ in Ocean…