Ocean Springs

Late Night Shopping in Ocean Springs

Businesses in Ocean Springs are staying open a little later. Every third Thursday in Ocean Springs, 20 retail businesses will keep their doors open a little later. The first date of “Late Night Shopping” takes place next Thursday, October 20th.…

Smoke Free Movement in Ocean Springs

Seventy percent of Ocean Springs wants to go smoke free. That's according to a poll by Smoke-Free Ocean Springs, a coalition founded over one year ago. Coalition members question how this city, known for being progressive, is trailing Moss Point…

Cruisin' The Coast Downtown

News 25's Laurene Callander interviews Kim Fabian about Cruisin' the Coast and what she enjoys about the annual event.

Government Street Improvement Project in Ocean Springs

Today is a big day when it comes to improvements to a well-traveled street in Ocean Springs. The Government Street Improvement Project is set to break ground today. City and county representatives along with M-DOT Southern District Transportation Commissioner Tom…

Car Accident Claims Life of Ocean Springs Teen

One teenager was killed and two others injured in an early morning car wreck in Ocean Springs. At about 12:30 this morning, a Mustang, driven by 18-year-old Seth Lee McGee of Ocean Springs with two passengers, was traveling at a…

Ocean Springs Teenager Killed This Morning

An accident around 12:30 this morning on Belle Fontaine Road in Ocean Springs, south of the high school, killed an 18 year old teen. Graham Kyle Lance of Ocean Springs was one of the two passengers in a Mustang that…

See You At The Pole

News 25's Laurene Callander, tells us about the Christian Prayer Event at Ocean Springs Middle School.

Ocean Springs City Manager Government Meeting

Residents in Ocean Springs continue to collect signatures in hopes of shifting the city’s government. Dozens gathered at the Mary C. Cultural Center this evening to hear more about why residents are interested in shifting the city from a mayor-council…

Authorities Investigating Drive-By Shooting

News 25's Laurene Callander tells us about the drive-by shooting that happened outside of the Cheveron and McDonalds off the Ocean Springs exit off of I-10 last night.

Grant to Combat Erosion and Drainage in Ocean Springs

The City of Ocean Springs has been battling erosion and drainage issues on Simon Boulevard. The erosion has already reached an extent that is causing one resident to experience issues with his home’s foundation. He says the root systems of…

Upcoming Events in Ocean Springs

We’re coming up on one of the busiest times of the year for the Gulf Coast and the City of Ocean Springs has a full calendar on its hands. The city’s Songwriters Festival just ended and with Cruisin’ the Coast,…

Self-Protection and Survival Store Opens in Ocean Springs

A local family takes survival of the fittest to the next level. Overwatch Supply opened this morning with a ribbon cutting ceremony in Ocean Springs. The store offers numerous survival and camping materials, along with self-protection supplies. Owner David Skelton…

Limbs For Life Bridge Walk

News 25's interviews Joseph Smith about the Limbs for Life Bridge Walk this Saturday September 17th at 9 am to 11 am at the Ocean Springs - Biloxi Bridge as the walk begins on the Ocean Springs side of the…

Complaints of Bike Riders On Sidewalks

Ocean Springs Police remind bicyclists to ride downtown on the roadways not the sidewalk. Some business owners and pedestrians have made complaint about bike riders using the sidewalks. According to a city ordinance no bicycle should be operated on a…

FBI Raids Home in Ocean Springs

One man is in custody after the FBI raids a home in Ocean Springs. Authorities searched the home near East Beach in Ocean Springs throughout the morning. Multiple law enforcement agencies, including the Ocean Springs Police Department and the Jackson…

Mini Mary Days At Mary C.

News 25's Katarina Luketich interviews Stacy Howell about Mini Mary Days at the Mary C. in Ocean Springs, featuring guest storyteller Kathy Burns. Registrations are due today by 6 pm! Visit the Mary C website for more information. http://themaryc.org/

Is a City Manager Needed in Ocean Springs?

A move to bring a city manager to Ocean Springs is causing waves among the board of aldermen. Two petitions are currently out, one in favor of the current mayor-based system and the other in support of appointing a city…

Interview with Ocean Springs Alderman Greg Denyer

A city manager could be coming to Ocean Springs. This change would reduce Mayor Connie Moran’s role as mayor to a part time position which would contribute to a salary cut. The city’s board of aldermen and Mayor Moran will…

New Starbucks Opens in Ocean Springs

If you’re a coffee addict in the Ocean Springs area, there is another spot to get your morning cup of Joe. Starbucks opened their new location off Highway 90 in Ocean Springs this morning. Cars lined up in the drive…

Go Cup Ordinance

There was slight confusion throughout the City of Ocean Springs after the to-go cup ordinance took effect over the weekend. News 25’s Kendra Turley takes us to downtown Ocean Springs to remind us what’s acceptable and what’s not. Sip, sit…

Go Cup Ordinance

Customers are now able to carry open containers of alcohol throughout the arts and entertainment districts of Ocean Springs. News 25’s Kendra Turley joins us from downtown Ocean Springs with more on the debut of the new ordinance.