Ocean Springs

Elvis and the Gulf Hills Hotel

Today marks the 42nd anniversary of the King of Rock N Roll’s death, but one historic hotel is still celebrating his memory. Elvis Presley was a frequent guest at the Gulf Hills Hotel in Ocean Springs from the summers of…

Ocean Springs police search for armed robbery suspect

Ocean Springs police are searching for the man involved in an armed robbery at a Dollar General on Tuesday. According to police, the suspect entered the Dollar General on Government Street near Walnut Drive, brandished a firearm and demanded money…

Ocean Springs food truck ordinance update

The new food truck ordinance in Ocean Springs was first set in motion on July 4th and ever since then trucks at the Merchant House lot have been busy. Currently they have three food trucks up and running and three…

Ocean Springs aquaculture program receives $150K grant

Today Ocean Springs High School’s aquaculture program was presented with a check for $150,000 to help expand their program. The grant money came from DMR and has been in the works for over six months. The money will go to…

Breakfast with the Mayor in Ocean Springs

Quarterly, the Chamber of Commerce in Ocean Springs will host ‘Breakfast with the Mayor’ which lets citizens know what is going on in their city. This morning, the city hosted ‘Breakfast with the Mayor’ at the Ocean Springs Hospital and…

Annual Beach Firework Celebration in Ocean Springs

It is Fourth of July eve and that means the fireworks are already starting to fly. Some coastal communities are starting the celebration early. News 25’s Victoria Bailey is in Ocean Springs with more.

Toxic algae bloom invades Jackson County

Four additional Gulf Coast beaches are now closed due to the toxic algae bloom. Of those four beaches, two are in Jackson County, making this the first time that the algae have been spotted in the area. Fourth of July…

Fourth of July celebration in Ocean Springs

If you want to get a head start on your Independence Day celebration, Ocean Springs is the place to be! The city’s annual fireworks display takes place tonight at 8:45. Fireworks will be launched from a barge in the water…

Fourth of July celebration in Ocean Springs

If you’re looking for a place to celebrate Independence Day, Ocean Springs is the place to be. The city’s annual fireworks display takes place Wednesday, July 3rd. Fireworks will be launched from a barge in the water near Fort Maurepas…

New mobile food vendor guidelines in Ocean Springs

New food truck regulations are introduced for the City of Ocean Springs. Today, city leaders gathered to present the new rules and policies to food truck owners as well as the community. During today’s meeting, the Planning and Grants Administrator…

Gulf Hills Hotel update

Gulf Hills residents in Ocean Springs are reacting after a developer withdrew his plans to redevelop the area surrounding the Gulf Hills Hotel. The future is still uncertain for one historic Ocean Springs hotel. Developer Walter Reinhaus had plans to…

Wildflowers movie premiere in Ocean Springs

The issue of domestic violence plagues communities throughout the world. But, one local author to the Mississippi Gulf Coast is shining a light on the issue to hopefully help those in need. Schledia Phillips-Anderson is the author of the book…

FBI agents search Lovelace Drugs in downtown Ocean Springs

If you were in downtown Ocean Springs today you might have noticed some unusual activity. There was a strong FBI presence today at Lovelace Drugs in Ocean Springs. This afternoon, FBI agents shut down Lovelace Drugs to search it. There…

Red, White, and Blueberry Festival

The 14th annual Red, White, and Blueberry Festival kicks off this weekend in downtown Ocean Springs. The festival is always a good time for families with live music, free ice cream, as well as all things blueberry. There will also…

New CBD store opens in Ocean Springs

As interest in CBD products continued to increase, one local CBD store owner thought it was time to expand. A second “Your CBD Store” location has opened up in Ocean Springs. While Mississippi is one of 17 states still without…

Red, White and Blueberry Festival

Dive into some fresh produce and a whole lot of blueberries at the Red, White, and Blueberry Festival in Ocean Springs. The festival will take place Saturday, June 1st at the L&N Depot Plaza from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.…

High School Softball: Ocean Springs at Brandon

Backs against the wall for Ocean Springs softball as well, Lady Greyhounds needing to win two games in one day to advance to the 6A State title series. The Lady Hounds take game two by the final score of 9-4,…

High School Softball: Ocean Springs vs. Brandon

The Ocean Springs softball team had just seven losses during the regular season, but there was only one school responsible for two of them: Brandon. As fate would have it, the two 6A powerhouses are finally colliding on a South…

Ocean Springs 1699 Celebration

The City of Ocean Springs was founded in 1699, now 320 years later, residents are celebrating their beginnings. The 1699 Weekend of Discovery is one of Ocean Springs’ richest traditions and this year they expanded the event. A 5K, fun…

1699 Weekend of Discovery

It’s a fun way for families to come out and learn the history of Ocean Springs dating all the way back to 1699. The Ocean Springs Chamber of Commerce is hosting the 1699 Weekend of Discovery at Fort Maurepas.  The…

1699 Weekend of Discovery in Ocean Springs

The City of Ocean Springs was founded in 1699. Now, 320 years later, residents are gearing up to celebrate the historical mark this weekend. The 1699 Weekend of Discovery is a two day event with Friday night being an unveiling…