Ocean Springs

Groups protesting state flag in Ocean Springs

The NAACP, along with the Mississippi Rising Coalition and other groups, are marching to Ocean Springs City Hall to protest against the flying of the state flag. News 25’s Taylor Rubach joins us with more.

Protests against the state flag in Ocean Springs

Last month, the Ocean Springs board of aldermen voted to pass a resolution requiring the state flag to be displayed on all municipal properties. The Jackson County NAACP is taking action. Tomorrow, the NAACP is organizing a march to be…

Armed robbery suspect on the loose in Ocean Springs

The Ocean Springs Police Department is searching for a man wanted for an attempted robbery of a Dollar General Store on Bienville Boulevard. Police say the masked man entered the store with a handgun, wearing a black beanie, white gloves,…

Ocean Springs aldermen vote to fly state flag

Ocean Springs Board of Aldermen vote to amend a city ordinance regarding the state flag. The state flag will now be required to fly at City Hall and other prime locations throughout Ocean Springs. The vote passed 6 to 1…

Ocean Springs mayor lowers state flag at City Hall

The controversy surrounding the state flag hanging at the Ocean Springs City Hall has brought Mayor Shea Dobson to lower the flag. The flag over Ocean Springs City Hall is officially down. Mayor Dobson says they lowered the flag around…

Veterans breakfast at Ocean Springs High School

This morning, the Junior ROTC at Ocean Springs High School hosted its tenth annual Veterans Breakfast. Veterans and their families were invited to come and enjoy a free breakfast and mingle with members of the Greyhound Battalion. News 25’s Caroline…

High School Boys Basketball: Gulfport at Ocean Springs

High school basketball is officially upon us and the big dogs aren’t wasting any time in the non-district portion of the schedule. Tonight, Gulfport made the trip over to Ocean Springs for an early season 6A clash. This was the…

Ocean Springs residents angry over Facebook post

Ocean Springs community members used the public comment portion of today’s meeting to address Mayor Dobson’s most recent Facebook post. Some residents claim he made countless comments that were not only ‘disturbing,’ but ‘divisive’ as well. Dobson did apologize for…

State flag flying at Ocean Springs City Hall causes concern

The Confederate emblem on the Mississippi State flag has been an ongoing discussion, and in some cases, an ongoing debate for a while now. Members of Macedonia Baptist Church in Ocean Springs used tonight’s board of aldermen meeting as an…

State flag flying at Ocean Springs City Hall concerns

A large number of people are expected to voice their concerns this evening about Ocean Springs Mayor Shea Dobson’s decision to fly the state flag at City Hall. News 25’s Kendra Turley joins us from City Hall with more on…

Peter Anderson Festival this Weekend

In under 24 hours, art lovers from the Coast and beyond will flood downtown Ocean Springs for the 37th annual Peter Anderson Arts Festival.

Little Children’s Park seeks funds for new equipment

Everyone deserves a place to play, interact with peers, and enjoy the health benefits of being outdoors. News 25’s Kendra Turley joins us from the Little Children’s Park in Ocean Springs to talk about an upcoming partnership that aims to…

Ocean Springs looking for four men wanted for home burglary

On August 20th, police say an Ocean Springs residence was burglarized by four black males in the south Railroad Street area of Ocean Springs. The crime was caught on video showing the suspects armed with hand guns. Police allege the…

Flavors of Fall Senior Event

Happy fall, y’all! Seniors from across Jackson County rang in the new season at Fort Maurepas Park in Ocean Springs today. Ocean Springs Health and Rehabilitation Center teamed up with the city to put together this fun event for seniors…

Breakfast with the Mayor

News 25's Laurene Callander is at Mosaic's with Cynthia Dobbs Sutton to talk about Ocean Springs Breakfast with the Mayor.     [mappress mapid="2313"]

Female football player making Ocean Springs history

The Ocean Springs football program has more than 80 players on its varsity roster and one of them is a girl. But Kaylee Foster says she’s just one of the guys, minus the homecoming dress and high heels. She’s a…

Cruisin’ the Coast volunteers needed in Ocean Springs

Cruisin’ the Coast is just around the corner and preparations are now in full gear. The Ocean Springs Chamber of Commerce Main Street Tourism Bureau is calling for volunteers for Cruisin’ the Coast Ocean Springs. Cruisin’ the Coast will be…

3rd Annual Tunnel To Towers 5k

News 25's Kristen Durand interviews Bridgett Lopez and Ann Carter Bloomfield about 3rd Annual Tunnel To Towers 5k on September 16th at 6 p.m. beginning at Fort Maurepas in Ocean Springs and ending at Maragaritaville. For more information please visit…

Ocean Springs schools give back

As Southeast Texas continues to struggle following Harvey, one local school district is reaching out a helping hand. The Ocean Springs School District has adopted Kolter Elementary School in Houston to help bring the school back on its feet. The…

Confirmed tornado in Gulf Park Estates

The winds have died down and the severe weather has moved out of our area for now. Today, the focus turned to damage assessment. News 25’s Payton Malone joined meteorologists with the National Weather Service as they surveyed the damage…