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…
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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…
Ocean Springs leaders make final preps for Fort Bayou Drawbridge closure
In less than a week, the Fort Bayou Drawbridge will shutdown for repairs, causing local leaders to make their final preparations in notifying the public. The intersection of Bienville Boulevard and Washington Avenue will look quite different…
High School Baseball: Ocean Springs vs. Gulf Shores (AL)
With the high school basketball season now behind us for all our MHSAA Coast teams, the baseball and softball seasons would like to introduce themselves. Starting this Friday journey around the diamond at Ocean Springs, playing host to Gulf Shores.…
Ocean Springs Police make arrest in armed robbery case from August
Ocean Springs Police on Monday arrested a Gulfport man in connection with an armed robbery investigation. Joshua Shelby, 40, of Gulfport was developed as a suspect. He was arrested and charged in the armed robbery. Shelby was taken to the…
Preparations underway for Fort Bayou Drawbridge closure in Ocean Springs
Ocean Springs is preparing for the impending Fort Bayou Drawbridge closure which is scheduled to take place at the mid-point of this month. MDOT has announced the bridge will be closed to replace bridge shafts and is…
High School Girls Basketball: Gulfport vs. Ocean Springs
Back over at Gulfport, Lady Admirals hosting Ocean Springs in the second round of the 6A playoffs. Gulfport-71 Ocean Springs-47
High School Girls Basketball: Ocean Springs vs. Terry
Over at Ocean Springs, Lady Greyhounds hosting Terry in the second round of the 6A playoffs. Ocean Springs- 57 Terry-42
USM names new vice president of operations on the Coast
The University of Southern Mississippi has Dr. Shannon Campbell as the Senior Associate Vice President for Coastal Operations and will lead strategic planning and economic development to position USM’s coastal teaching and research sites in Long Beach, Gulfport, Ocean Springs…
Sentencing for Ocean Springs businessman Scott Walker postponed
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…
State IHL approves MSU research center for Ocean Springs
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…
Arbor Day tree distribution at the Ocean Springs Civic Center
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.…
Catalytic converter thieves becoming a problem on the Coast
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…
Catalytic converter thefts increasing along Mississippi Coast
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 King Cake Contest goes virtual
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 man arrested for suspected arson on Bowen Avenue early Friday morning
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…
New crime fighting app in Ocean Springs
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.…
High School Girls Soccer: Ocean Springs vs. Brandon
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 not seeking re-election
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,…
New establishments open their doors in Ocean Springs
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…