Ocean Springs

High School Boys Basketball: Ocean Springs vs. Gulfport

When Gulfport hosted Ocean Springs in the second game of the season, there wasn’t a whole lot riding on the outcome, but more than three months later, it’s the same match-up in the first round of the class 6A playoffs.…

Ocean Springs man wins big at Scarlet Pearl Casino

An Ocean Springs man won big on Friday night at the Scarlet Pearl Casino. The unidentified man was playing a buffalo stampede penny slot machine when he hit the jackpot, winning $661,000. The Scarlet Pearl was recently awarded the 1st…

Ingalls partners with Habitat for Humanity

Executives from Ingalls Shipbuilding took some time out of their weekend to give back to the community. The company partnered with Habitat for Humanity to build a home in Ocean Springs. Vice president of human resources and administration, Edmund Hughes…

Ocean Springs parade traffic plans

The Ocean Springs Elks and Krewe Unique parade will be taking center stage in Ocean Springs this weekend. Saturday, certain streets will be closed starting at 1 p.m. until the end of the parade. You may see barricades in place…

BREAKFAST WITH OCEAN SPRINGS MAYOR

This morning, Ocean Springs Mayor Shea Dobson hosted a 'Breakfast with the Mayor' at Mosaics Tapas Bar. Mayor Dobson updated residents on all things going on throughout the city including the improvements being made on Stealman Lane as well as…

Ocean Springs girls soccer wins State Championship

The Ocean Springs Lady Greyhounds brought home the 6A girls crown in the most dramatic way possible. They played a scoreless game with Madison Central into penalty kicks where no one missed with the eighth round. Low and behold, the…

National Signing Day at Ocean Springs

Today was a big day at Ocean Springs High School for a number of athletes. This morning, four football players and one girls soccer player put pen to paper and agreed to play at the next level. Greyhound running back…

High School Girls Soccer: Gulfport vs. Ocean Springs

In 6A girls South State, Lady Admirals taking on the Lady Greyhounds. Lady Admirals winning the only regular season game by way of a 3-2 decision. Lady Greyhounds stave off Gulfport in the waning moments to punch their ticket to…

High School Boys Soccer: Gulfport vs. Ocean Springs

When Gulfport and Ocean Springs played a non-district boys soccer match back in November, the game ended in a 1-1 tie. That scenario couldn’t happen again tonight with a trip to the 6A state title game on the line for…

JACKSON COUNTY MAN CHARGED WITH SEXUAL BATTERY

Forty-five year old Bobby Walker, Junior has been indicted on sexual battery and molestation charges. Jackson County Sheriff Mike Ezell says the charges against Walker stem from an alleged incident involving two teenage girls that happened at Walker's home in…

King cake voting contest

It’s that time of year again for all things Mardi Gras and that includes king cake. The City of Ocean Springs kicked off their annual king cake voting contest today to get in the spirit. Each week two different king…

King cake voting contest in Ocean Springs

It’s the time of year again for all things Mardi Gras and that includes delicious king cake. The City of Ocean Springs kicked off their annual king cake voting contest today to get in the spirit. News 25’s Gabby Easterwood…

Ocean Springs football: Micah Kelly commits to Toledo

Today, Ocean Springs running back Micah Kelly committed to the University of Toledo over five other division I FBS offers. A three star recruit, Kelly didn’t start to generate a lot of buzz until the 2018 season, but now the…

Waste Pro rate increase in Ocean Springs

Ocean Springs residents who use Waste Pro for their recycling and trash needs can expect a rate increase soon. The $6 increase comes after the city’s decision to continue their garbage service contract with Waste Pro for the city instead…

The Sands development update in Ocean Springs

The Ocean Springs Planning Commission decision to deny the sketch plat approval for The Sands Front Beach town homes will be appealed. The Sands is a beach front town home development of 57 town homes. Last week, the Planning Commission…

Ocean Springs Football: Micah Kelly offered by Akron

The recruiting profile of Ocean Springs running back Micah Kelly continuing to pick up steam as National Signing Day fast approaches. On Thursday, the three-star Greyhound pulled in some love from Akron which makes it six FBS division I offers.…

New fire pits available for rent in Ocean Springs

Just in time for the chilly weather, the City of Ocean Springs has finished three out of four of their new beach-side fire pits. After Hurricane Nate, the original fire pits were destroyed. Now, over a year later, the fire…

Steelman Lane in Ocean Springs is getting a makeover

A small road in Ocean Springs will soon be getting a makeover. Right now, Steelman Lane runs off of Ocean Springs Road, not connecting to another road, but backing up to a number of popular businesses, like Raising Cane’s, Walgreens,…

New development hits snag in Ocean Springs

The Sands, a beach front town home development in Ocean Springs, has hit a road block. Tuesday night the Planning Commission denied approval on the sketch plat for the development which now means the board of alderman and the mayor…

Local favorite reopens in Ocean Springs

After being closed for the past five years, an Ocean Springs favorite reopened its doors under a new name. Local restaurant Jocelyn’s is back, well sort of.  After being open for 32 years, Jocelyn’s shut its doors in 2013. “She…

City of Ocean Springs 2019 plans

The City of Ocean Springs can expect big plans regarding infrastructure in 2019. Ocean Springs Mayor Shea Dobson reflected on 2018 and tells News 25 last year was a great year for all of the festivals hosted in the city.…