Monitoring Sally’s impact on the Coast
We continue our team coverage of Sally’s impacts on the Gulf Coast over in Ocean Springs. News 25’s Grant Chighizola has a look at conditions over at Front Beach.
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Monitoring conditions in Jackson County ahead of Hurricane Sally
Residents of Jackson County are awaiting potential impacts from Hurricane Sally and some areas of Ocean Springs are already under voluntary evacuation. News 25’s Grant Chighizola is at Front Beach in Ocean Springs with more.
Recommended volunteer evacuation for low-lying areas of Ocean Springs
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV) — Due to deteriorating weather conditions from Hurricane Sally, and the potential of significant rainfall, the City of Ocean Springs is highly encouraging residents of low-lying areas to evacuate to higher ground. At 2 p.m. Monday,…
High School Football: Moss Point vs. Ocean Springs
Moss Point hosting Ocean Springs in the News 25 Game of the Week as Blake Pennock makes his coaching debut for the Greyhounds. Ocean Springs-26 Moss Point-15
Hillyer House celebrates 50th anniversary
The Hillyer House of Ocean Springs celebrated its 50th anniversary in very colorful fashion this afternoon. Artist Jerry Spear revealed his 100th piece art installation entitled ‘Vision’ during an unveiling ceremony at the art shop. It was the first time…
Pass Christian man wanted in Texas robbery case arrested
A routine traffic stop in Ocean Springs resulted in the arrest of a Pass Christian man wanted on armed robbery charges. Wednesday, an officer with the Ocean Springs Police Department conducted a traffic stop on Highway 90 for a traffic…
Inlet Residences Condominiums available for sale in Ocean Springs
If you happen to ride through Ocean Springs you can’t help but notice the Inlet Residences Condominiums on Bienville Boulevard. The Inlet features one to three upscale bedroom condos and there’s actually people already living in the buildings since all…
CSX plans work at Hanley Road crossing on Aug. 26
CSX railroad is planning a two-day closure for the crossing at Hanley Road in Ocean Springs next week. Ray Porter with Benchmark Consulting said the production team is working on the rail and repaving each crossing as they go. While…
Ocean Springs Brayson Hubbard earns USM football offer
Sophomore Ocean Springs High School athlete Brayson Hubbard announced today on Twitter that he has received an offer to play football at Southern Miss. If Hubbard were to accept the Golden Eagles offer, the high school sophomore would eventually be…
Distinguished Gentleman of Ocean Springs organize schools supplies giveaway over weekend
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV) — With the pandemic affecting many families financially, paying for school supplies for the new school year may be a bit of a struggle. The Distinguished Gentleman of Ocean Springs recognized this hardship many could be…
Ocean Springs Mayor Shea Dobson diagnosed with COVID-19
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV) — Ocean Springs Mayor Shea Dobson tells WXXV he has tested positive for COVID-19. The mayor has been self-quarantining since last week. He believes he contracted the virus from a friend that is staying in his…
Ocean Springs baseball: Bray Hubbard commits to Southern Miss
Ocean Springs baseball standout Bray Hubbard making a big life decision earlier than most, giving his verbal commitment to the Southern Miss Golden Eagles this afternoon. The rising sophomore can just about do it all on the diamond, leaving the…
‘Friends of Mary C.’ discuss the city ending contract
On July 14th, the City of Ocean Springs decided to end its contract with the ‘Friends of Mary C.’ during a closed door meeting of the board of aldermen. For the last 20 years, the ‘Friends of Mary C.’ has…
Ocean Springs July Sidewalk Sale ‘Uptown, Downtown, All around Town’ Set for This Weekend
(Ocean Springs, MS) - Local businesses downtown, uptown, all around town will take part in the annual July Sidewalk Sale on Friday, July 24 and Saturday, July 25 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. offering shopping sales, drink specials and…
City of Ocean Springs ends contract with ‘Friends of Mary C.’
The City of Ocean Springs decided last Tuesday to end its contract with the nonprofit group the ‘Friends of Mary C.’ For the last 20 years, the ‘Friends of Mary C.’ has helped manage and write grants for the Mary…
Mandatory mask/face covering inside City of Ocean Springs buildings effective Friday, July 10th
Ocean Springs, MS – The City of Ocean Springs is now requiring a face covering or mask to be worn by the public to enter any City Building. Any City Employee within close proximity to the public, interacting with the…
City of Ocean Springs Fireworks Show
The City of Ocean Springs had their fireworks show tonight. News 25’s Lorraine Weiskopf has more.
Ocean Springs fireworks start at 8:45 tonight
The City of Ocean Springs is preparing for their Independence Day celebration. News 25’s Lorraine Weiskopf has more.
Bringing tourism back to Ocean Springs
Did you know that over 50 percent of the business in Ocean Springs is tourist traffic? So, to help out the small businesses in the community, Ocean Springs will be debuting a new tourism commercial today. The employees over at…
Challenge Course added to soccer complex in Jackson County
Jackson County supervisors on Friday will officially open a new Challenge Course at the West Jackson County Soccer Complex in St. Martin. The ribbon-cutting will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the complex on Yellow Jacket Street in St. Martin.…
CSX to work on MLK Avenue crossing in Ocean Springs next week
CSX Transportation announced Thursday that Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue in Ocean Springs will be closed for maintenance next week. MLK Avenue will close at 8 a.m. Tuesday and is expected to re-open by 8 a.m. Thursday, July 2, barring…
National magazine ranks Biloxi High ranked No. 1 on Coast, No. 4 in state
We are excited to announce that Biloxi High School has been named the top high school on the Coast and the No. 1 high school in the entire state by U.S. News & World Report! This annual ranking is based…
Ocean Springs residents gather to discuss unity and healing
Members of the Ocean Springs community came together this evening for discussions on racial inequality. Ocean Springs residents from all walks of life gathered and marched to discuss important issues in the wake of recent events. Event Organizer Elizabeth Feder-Hosey…
Unity March and Healing Rally in Ocean Springs
Members of the Ocean Springs community are out this evening to bring awareness to racial inequality with a unity march. News 25’s Grant Chighizola has more.