Fort Bayou Drawbridge will reopen
Today, MDOT told WXXV the Fort Bayou Drawbridge will reopen soon. MDOT announced the bridge will reopen two weeks from today on Friday, May 21st. Work on the bridge is moving forward as crews work to repair…
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National Travel and Tourism Week
The 38th annual National Travel and Tourism Week is a week which unites communities to celebrate what travel means to American jobs, economic growth, and personal well-being. To celebrate National Travel and Tourism Week, the Ocean Springs…
Ocean Springs Swimming trio heading to the next level
A monumental day at Ocean Springs High School where three swimmers signed National Letters of Intent with the colleges of their dreams as a part of the largest signing day class in program history. Headlining the three-member…
May is Food Month in Ocean Springs
Foodies, it’s time to grab your forks and head to Ocean Springs because all month long the city is celebrating food and its over 130 restaurants. Due to COVID, Ocean Springs won’t be holding its Taste of…
High School Baseball: Ocean Springs vs. Brandon
High School baseball playoffs, Class 6A, first round, game two! Ocean Springs hosting Brandon and it is win or go home after Saturday’s 3-1 loss in game one. Ocean Springs wins 11-1 in five innings.
Kenny Holloway wins Ocean Springs mayoral runoff election
The City of Discovery will have a new mayor come July. Kenny Holloway has been declared the winner in the Ocean Springs Republican Mayoral Runoff. It was a tight race with Holloway receiving 52 percent of the runoff votes,…
Reaction as Kenny Holloway wins Ocean Springs Mayoral Runoff Election
News 25’s Grant Chighizola is at Mayoral Runoff Winner Kenny Holloway’s election party.
Kenny Holloway wins the Ocean Springs mayoral runoff election
Vote totals are in for the runoff races in South Mississippi tonight, including the hotly contested Republican mayoral runoff in Ocean Springs. News 25’s Grant Chighizola has more from Ocean Springs.
Kenny Holloway defeats Melanie Allen in Ocean Springs mayoral runoff election
Kenny Holloway has won the Ocean Springs mayoral runoff. Holloway will become the next mayor of Ocean Springs as there is no opposition in the general election.
Candidates square off in Ocean Springs mayoral runoff
Only two candidates remain in the race to replace outgoing Mayor Shea Dobson in Ocean Springs. News 25’s Grant Chighizola has more.
A view of the polls during the runoff election in Ocean Springs
There is plenty of signage and campaigning on Pine Drive in Ocean Springs, the street that the Ryan Youth Center sits on, which is also the voting precinct for Ward 3. Republican’s Kevin Wade and Doug Walker are battling…
Ocean Springs man arrested in connection to armed robbery
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV) — 26-year-old Gywan Ladarius Willis of Ocean Springs was arrested Saturday in connection to an armed robbery that happened the week prior. According to the Ocean Springs Police Department, officers were called out to to 1120…
Republican mayoral candidates speak before runoff elections on Tuesday
The mayoral Republican run-off will take place on Tuesday in Ocean Springs with candidates Kenny Holloway and Melanie Allen in the running. Both candidates spoke with News 25 and discuss their plans for the city. Allen and Holloway shared…
Spring Arts Festival took place this weekend in Ocean Springs
Last year, the Springs Arts Festival in Ocean Springs was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, this year, the 26th annual Spring Arts Festival was held with vendors from all over, ready to showcase their products.…
Spring Arts Festival in Ocean Springs
The Spring Arts Festival in Ocean Springs is always something to look forward to here on the Coast. Today we have Ocean Springs Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Cynthia Sutton on set to give us a preview…
St. Vincent De Paul Thrift Store grand opening in Ocean Springs
It was a day of celebration in Ocean Springs as St. Vincent De Paul Thrift Store cut the giant red ribbon and officially opened their doors. City leaders, family, and friends were on hand supporting Rob Greuling,…
Feral Feline Coalition cares for feral cats in Ocean Springs
It’s not only the beginning of the spring season, but it’s also kitten season. This refers to the time of year when cats are breeding and having litters of kittens. In an effort to control the cat…
Preps underway for Spring Arts Festival in Ocean Springs
It’s spring time here on the Mississippi Coast and that means festival time will soon be in full swing. Over in Ocean Springs, downtown streets are being marked and prepared for the Spring Arts Festival set to…
St. Vincent De Paul Thrift Store coming to Ocean Springs
A new thrift store is coming to Ocean Springs. The St. Vincent De Paul will have its grand opening this Thursday at 10 a.m. Unlike any other thrift store on the Coast, the St. Vincent De Paul…
Businesses feeling impacts from Fort Bayou Drawbridge closure
It’s been just over one week since the Fort Bayou Drawbridge was closed to traffic and business owners are sharing how they’ve adjusted over the course of a week. On the Ocean Springs side, Greg Verges owns…
Ocean Springs Mayor Shea Dobson declares March 21st as World Down Syndrome Day
The City of Ocean Springs paid special tribute to one of its residents this evening at the board of aldermen meeting. In honor of Ocean Springs native Hudson Hartman and those across the globe with Down Syndrome,…
Fort Bayou Drawbridge temporarily closed in Ocean Springs
For weeks we have been reminding you of the temporary closure of the Fort Bayou Drawbridge in Ocean Springs. After weeks of preparation, the closure is official. Biloxi resident Danny Carter said, “Leave early. Try to get…
Ocean Springs Battle on the Coast: Ocean Springs vs. Gulfport
Over at Ocean Springs, Lady Greyhounds hosting Gulfport as a part of their Ocean Springs Battle on the Coast. Ocean Springs-10 Gulfport-2
Candidates discuss community issues at the Ocean Springs Aldermen Forum
Ocean Springs political candidates gathered tonight to answer community questions and lay out their visions for the city. The Ocean Springs Chamber of Commerce hosted the Ocean Springs Aldermen Forum at the City’s Civic Center. Candidates for…