Chancery Court Judge Neil Harris has appointed a guardian ad litem, or a court investigator, to examine Ocean Springs businessman Scott Walker’s health before he is sentenced on a criminal contempt charge. Harris had initially sentenced Walker…
Mississippi State received formal approval to build the Northern Gulf Aquatic Food Research Center, a multi-million-dollar facility in Ocean Springs and the first of its kind on the Mississippi Coast. The Mississippi Institutions of Higher Learning, Jackson County Board of…
Cars lined up at the Ocean Springs Civic Center to receive their trees in celebration of Arbor Day. Although the weather was cold, the convenient drive-thru Arbor Day tree distribution kept participants warm and safe from COVID-19.…
Across the country, thieves have been taking to stealing catalytic converters off of unattended cars and trucks and selling the parts. This trend has also become a problem here on the Coast as of lately. At 4:40…
Across the country, thieves have been taking to stealing catalytic converters off of unattended cars and trucks and selling the parts. This trend has also become a problem here on the Coast as of lately. At 4:40 p.m. Monday morning, Gulf Hills Auto Group in Ocean Springs became the latest victim of a string of […]
Ocean Springs annual King Cake Contest has returned. However, due to the pandemic, the Ocean Springs Chamber of Commerce is holding the event virtually this year. Locals and visitors will be encouraged to purchase a king cake…
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV) — Police arrested a man in connection to a suspected arson on Bowen Avenue in Ocean Springs early Friday morning. Just after midnight, Ocean Springs Police received reports of the fire and responded along with Ocean…
There’s a new tool for Ocean Springs residents and visitors to ensure safety within the city. On Monday, the Ocean Springs Police Department announced they’ve partnered with ‘Relay’ providing an app that acts as a neighborhood watch.…
On their way to winning the 2019 6A girls soccer state championship, the Ocean Springs Lady Greyhounds had to go through Brandon in the second round. Last year, the Lady Bulldogs got their revenge in the second round, setting the…
Ocean Springs Mayor Shea Dobson tells News 25 he will not be seeking re-election in this year’s city municipal election. He was first elected in June 2017 and is finishing up his four-year term. In his announcement,…
The City of Ocean Springs is cutting ribbons as new establishments are opening their doors despite the pandemic. Just last week, they held a ribbon cutting ceremony for the Wagwan Jamaican Bistro and the city has more…
Like many other cities and organizations, the City of Discovery has discovered a new way to celebrate carnival season. Ocean Springs business owners and residents are finding creative new ways to celebrate carnival season this year. Enter…
The Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) will reduce the Fort Bayou drawbridge in Ocean Springs from four lanes down to two on Sunday. The traffic shift is part of an ongoing, $20-million bridge repair project to rehabilitate and upgrade the…
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV) — David Mohler, longtime owner of The Tatonut Donut Shop, passed away on Tuesday due to complications from COVID-19. The popular businessman had underlying medical conditions that made him vulnerable to the virus, including heart and…
A man was struck and killed Thursday morning by a train in Ocean Springs. The victim has been identified as 57-year-old Dale A. Hammond of Ocean Springs. Police responded to the railroad tracks near Cherokee Glenn where the incident happened.…
The City of Ocean Springs is also getting a new fire tower. Last night, the city’s board of aldermen voted unanimously to construct a fire training tower behind the existing fire department on Bienville Boulevard. Ocean Springs…
According to Zip Recruiter, Mississippi ranks number 42 out of 50 states when it comes to police pay, based on December 2020 numbers, but the pay for those who work at the Ocean Springs Police Department is…
This afternoon, Ocean Springs businessman and Republican State Representative for District 114 Jeffrey Guice announced his plans to run for mayor of Ocean Springs. Guice joins fellow Republican Melanie Allen as the two candidates currently set to…
Over in Ocean Springs this evening, the community gathered for some holiday cheer and even spent some time with old St. Nick. Children and families strolled the grounds of the Mary C. for Ocean Springs’ tree lighting…
If you’re looking for a little holiday cheer this year, have no fear! Ocean Springs annual ‘Tree Lighting with Santa’ is almost here. Weather permitting, the event will take place Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. on…
It was Small Business Saturday over the weekend in Downtown Ocean Springs. Local small businesses showed thanks to their customers by offering discounts as they shopped for the holidays. Lily Marie is a boutique located on Government…
With the temperatures across South Mississippi getting cooler, the need to bundle up and stay warm is becoming more vital, especially in poverty-stricken communities. Ocean Springs resident Kerry Jo and clothing boutique Charisma in Ocean Springs have…
Gulfport Lady Admirals paying a visit to Ocean Springs. Ocean Springs-1 Gulfport-0 Ocean Springs Head Coach Neil Scott said, "No matter what you want to do, you can see this one circled on the calendar early on. You know they're…
Early in the high school soccer season covering the defending state champions is always a good place to start. Last week we caught up with the Gulfport Lady Admirals and now this week the Ocean Springs Greyhounds. Boys coming off…
