Ocean Springs

Ocean Springs Night Parade Permit Approved

After the initial misunderstanding delayed Ocean Springs City Council from granting a permit for a popular Mardi Gras parade, a special meeting was called tonight at City Hall. Mayor Connie Moran and members of the Board of Alderman voted unanimously…

City of Ocean Springs Meeting over Mardi Gras Plans

After recent heated exchanges over several topics, Ocean Springs Aldermen and Mayor Connie Moran are currently meeting with the chief of police to discuss the possible safety plans for this year’s Mardi Gras parade. News 25’s Hank Davis has more.

Ocean Springs Night Parade will still Roll

Today, Ocean Springs Police Chief Mark Dunston said a miscommunication led people to believe the night Mardi Gras parade would be canceled. A press conference was held to clear up the rumors and law down some ground rules for safety.…

Cook Off For A Cause Perfecto Cigar Shop Ocean Springs

A local business is putting Ocean Springs first responders to the test...to see who can smoke out whom in a cook off for a good cause. Perfecto cigar shop off Highway 90 is having ocean springs police and fire department’s…

Future of Mardi Gras Night Parade

News 25's Laurene Callander tells us about the up coming news conference about the future of Mardi Gras Night Parade in Ocean Springs.

Future Of Mardi Gras Night Parade

Ocean springs police officials are asking city Aldermen to cancel the Ocean Springs Mardi Gras Night Parade. The reasoning protection of his police officers. Chief Deputy Hoppner told Aldermen that in the past years, officers have been assaulted while patrolling…

Ocean Springs Alderman Upset with Mayor’s Comments

Some of the Ocean Springs Aldermen are unhappy with Mayor Connie Moran. Several aldermen have confirmed with News 25 that Alderman at Large Bobby Cox walked out of the meeting last night after telling Mayor Connie Moran she embarrassed herself…

Ocean Springs Holiday Events

Ocean Springs is also getting into the Christmas spirit. There will be plenty of holiday events going on in the city. The annual tree lighting at Marshall Park is tonight at 6 p.m. On December 2nd and December 3rd there…

A Push for a Smoke Free Community

A group in Ocean Springs is working to convince city leaders to make the community smoke free. News 25’s Kendra Turley shows us more on the coalition’s effort for a cleaner environment. A push for a fresh-air environment is the…

Smoke Free Ocean Springs Meet Up

A group in Ocean Springs is working to convince city leaders to make the community smoke free. News 25’s Kendra Turley joins us from the coalition’s November meeting with details on their push for a cleaner environment.

Should Ocean Springs go Smoke Free?

A group is pushing for Ocean Springs to go smoke free and they’re inviting the public to join the discussion. The group called Smoke Free Ocean Springs is pushing for bars and restaurants to go non-smoking indoors. They are looking…

Smoke-Free Ocean Springs Meet Up

A group in Ocean Springs is working to convince city leaders to make the community smoke free. "Smoke Free Ocean Springs" is a coalition made up of local, state and national organizations such as the American Heart Association. The coalition…

A Father’s Fast Acting Saves Children

One Ocean Springs family lost everything in a destructive house fire, but thanks to a father’s quick thinking his children are safe. News 25’s Hank Davis caught up with him this afternoon and brings us the story. In Ocean Springs,…

Public Open House Road Enhancement In Ocean Springs

Tonight the city of Ocean Springs wants to hear from you concerning potential enhancements to the by Pass Road from Highway 90 near Singing River Hospital to Highway 57 near the I-10 overpass. The 4 mile cut through road has…

Future of Rosetti Park in Ocean Springs

Owners of a two acre lot in Ocean Springs are looking to spruce up the property and make it a hot spot for music festivals. Vicki Applewhite and her husband brainstormed with city officials and developers on Tuesday to talk…

Swingster Building Comes Down In Ocean Springs

The Swingster building in downtown Ocean Springs is now a pile of debris along Government Street... Crews demolished the building which has been vacant for about seven years. The Swingster Company leased the county-owned building until the 1990s. After being…

Ocean Springs Works to Improve Dangerous Road

The City of Ocean Springs is getting ready to start the discussion of improvements for the heavily traveled Ocean Springs Road. Over the years, the amount of traffic on the road has increased and the city has put in place…

Peter Anderson Fest '16

Tens of thousands of people made their way up and down the streets of Ocean Springs this weekend, browsing hundreds of collections of art, enjoying the sounds of the local music scene, and trying out the delicious foods of South…

Peter Anderson Festival is this Weekend

The City of Ocean Springs is in the final hours and counting down until the 38th annual Peter Anderson Festival. Vendors are out right now setting up for what some residents say is the biggest weekend of the year. The…

Upcoming Peter Anderson Festival

The City of Ocean Springs is getting ready for a huge event this weekend. The Peter Anderson Arts and Crafts Festival will bring over 100,000 people to downtown Ocean Springs. Starting Saturday and lasting until Sunday, you can come get…

Trick or Treat Down the Street

For those who wanted to take their Halloween celebrations to the street, the City of Ocean Springs’ Trick or Treat Down the Street event was the answer. All of the store fronts in the city’s downtown area passed out candy…

Halloween Festivities Happening Tonight

Several events are taking place today for Halloween. Tonight you can attend the "Trick or Treat, Down the Street" hosted by Ocean Springs Association and The Chamber of Commerce. Also happening tonight is the 22nd annual Cemetery Tour in Bay…