Ocean Springs

Ocean Springs Breakfast with the Mayor

Ocean Springs kicked off the day with a hot meal and hot topics at the quarterly Breakfast with the Mayor event. Mayor Connie Moran discussed the board of aldermen’s decision to let the Lovers Lane leaning tree stay put for…

State flag flies over Ocean Springs City Hall

The Mississippi State flag is up and flying over city hall in Ocean Springs and in Pascagoula. On his first official day as mayor of Ocean Springs, Shea Dobson raised the state flag outside of City Hall, something that has…

Ocean Springs raises state flag

The Mississippi state flag is up and flying over City Hall in Ocean Springs and Pascagoula which is something that hasn’t happened in years. Will this decision cause some controversy? News 25’s Taylor Rubach joins us with Ocean Springs Mayor…

Wanted in Ocean Springs for auto burglary

Ocean Springs police would like your help identifying a suspect. Captain William Jackson tells News 25 the white male pictured is a suspect in multiple auto burglaries in the Fort Bayou Estates subdivision. Authorities believe he is not working alone…

Ocean Springs Fireworks Celebration

Tonight, the City of Ocean Springs got a head start on Fourth of July celebrations. People of all ages covered front beach for the annual firework show. Some chose to watch the show from the shore while others were fortunate…

Ocean Springs fireworks

The fireworks show is wrapping up in Ocean Springs. News 25’s Kendra Turley is at the show on Front Beach with some of the people who enjoyed the show.

Ocean Springs Mayor Elect Shea Dobson inspires young politicians

Ocean Springs Mayor Elect Shea Dobson is inspiring young politicians across the United States. Young Americans for Liberty is a college organization made up of students around the nation interested in a future in politics. In college, Dobson founded a…

Tree down in yard in Ocean Springs

Strong winds early this morning toppled a tree, startling an Ocean Springs family sound asleep in their Hunter Drive home. No one was injured, but as News 25’s Caroline Eaker shows us, their finances took a hit. It was a…

Authorities urge Ocean Springs residents to stay home

Because of the rising water level, the Ocean Springs Police Department is asking that residents stay off the street except for emergency situations. Street flooding has been reported citywide. Police issued a statement on their Facebook page. It says, “Front…

Flooding in Ocean Springs

Streets across the Coast are starting to flood due to all the rain that has already fallen. Here’s a look at water pooling on Hamill Farm Road in Ocean Springs, near the high school. Ocean Springs police are reporting flooding…

Special Needs Summer Camp in Ocean Springs

A group of special needs students are learning all about the arts in Ocean Springs this week. Boys and girls in the Special Needs Summer Camp were getting their boogie on at the Mary C. O’Keefe Cultural Arts Center this…

Ocean Springs Mayor Elect shares plans for city

Ocean Springs Mayor Elect Shea Dobson says the overall culture of Ocean Springs is going to be drastically changed. Today, Dobson stopped by WXXV to explain the plans he has for the city. He says there’s several new faces with…

Interview with Ocean Springs Mayor Shea Dobson

Last week in Ocean Springs, Shea Dobson pulled a major upset by defeating three term Mayor Connie Moran. The 31-year-old received 55 percent of the votes. Mayor Elect Shea Dobson joins News 25’s Joe Sullivan on set.

Culinary Passports now available in Ocean Springs

Treat your taste buds and get rewarded in the process through a new program in Ocean Springs. The Ocean Springs Culinary Passport is a way to help residents and tourists discover the many dining and night life options in the city.…

Shea Dobson wins Ocean Springs mayoral election

After a very heated election, there will be a new mayor in Ocean Springs. Republican Shea Dobson upset three term incumbent Mayor Connie Moran with 55 percent of the votes. The 31-year-old won by nearly 400 votes. The Roost Hotel…

Ocean Springs Mayoral Election

In Ocean Springs, Republican Shea Dobson ran against Incumbent Democrat Mayor Connie Moran. Moran has been the mayor of Ocean Springs since 2005. After a very heated election, Shea Dobson has upset the three term incumbent Mayor Connie Moran with…

Election Day in Ocean Springs

In Ocean Springs, Incumbent Mayor Connie Moran is being challenged by Republican candidate Shea Dobson. Residents are still out in Ocean Springs voting. News 25’s Gina Tomlinson joins us from Ocean Springs.

Red, White and Blueberry Festival

It was a tasty and patriotic sight in Ocean Springs on Saturday as dozens of people flocked to the L&N Depot Plaza for the Red, White, and Blueberry Festival. The event offered a variety of blueberry products, fresh produce, crafts,…

I-10 widening to be completed in February 2018

MDOT officials announce the I-10 widening project in Ocean Springs should be completed by February 2018. MDOT released the update on its website. Work began in 2016 on a project to widen the interstate from four to six lanes between…

Former Ocean Springs public works director breaks silence

In Ocean Springs, former Public Works Director Andre Kaufman broke his silence. In 2015, Kaufman was forced to step down from his position amidst allegations of the mishandling of city owned scrap metal. The district attorney found Kaufman innocent of…

Ocean Springs election updates

There’s been no shortage of news at Ocean Springs City Hall recently. News 25’s Hank Davis joins us with a look into the elections, more on recent allegations against Mayor Connie Moran and a preview of tonight’s City Council meeting.