Ocean Springs

Judge Rules East Beach in Ocean Springs is a Public Beach

A long time dispute over who has ownership of East Beach in Ocean Springs has finally come to a close. After some confusion and a drawn out battle over ownership, a chancery court judge has ruled state ownership over the…

Standoff in Ocean Springs Ends after Several Hours

An intense situation in Ocean Springs is now over after a multi-hour standoff ended with one man in custody. News 25’s Shelby Myers was on the scene during those intense moments and joins us with the latest.

Storm Chaser Video

The constant thunder or the sound of your emergency alarm alerting you to tornado warnings, I’m sure last night’s storm woke up in the middle of the night. If you're like me and didn't get out of bed here's a…

Remembering Andrew Demboski

Family and friends are grieving the death of a Mississippi State student who fell to his death from a jumbotron on campus Saturday morning. Police say the 21-year-old was with some friends and climbed up on top of the video…

Ocean Springs Weekend of Discovery Begins

It’s that time of year again, a celebration of Ocean Springs and a historical look at how it came to be. For the first time, the annual Weekend of Discovery festivities started at the Ocean Springs Community Center. It started…

Twisted Anchor Grand Opening

The Twisted Anchor Tattoo Shop welcomed hundreds during the grand opening of its new location. Shop owner Matt Stebly celebrated by hosting an art show titled “Backs to the Wall” which featured drawings of tattoo back pieces from artists all…

Twisted Anchor Opens Tomorrow in Ocean Springs

New businesses just keep springing up in downtown Ocean Springs. Despite some initial controversy, Twisted Anchor Tattoo and Fine Art Gallery will officially hold its grand opening tomorrow night. The tattoo shop is on Government Street. To kick things off…

Jazz Concert in Ocean Springs Cancelled Due to HB 1523

More fallout over House Bill 1523 as comedian Tracy Morgan cancels his performance in Tunica and Belinda Carlisle writes her own scathing opinion of the bill to Governor Bryant. News 25 has learned that another major event has been cancelled…

Woman Saved from Suicide Attempt in Ocean Springs

A woman is saved after a suicide attempt on the Ocean Springs Bridge earlier this afternoon. The Ocean Springs Police Department received a call about a woman sitting on the Biloxi Bay Bridge who appeared as if she wanted to…

Uber may make a Return to Ocean Springs

The City of Ocean Springs is ready to welcome Uber and other ride sharing services with open arms after the signing of a new law by Governor Phil Bryant. The new law will regulate Uber, Lyft and other ride sharing…

Ocean Springs Man Pleads Guilty to Mail Fraud

Eduardo Guillermo Diaz, 58, of Ocean Springs, Mississippi, pled guilty on Tuesday, March 22, 2016, before U.S. District Judge Louis Guirola, Jr., to one count of mail fraud, U.S. Attorney Gregory K. Davis announced today. Diaz admitted that, while operating…

Charter Bank Ribbon Cutting in Ocean Springs

The weather wasn’t great today but that didn’t dampen the enthusiasm of Charter Bank as they celebrated the opening of their fourth location on the Coast. This new branch is located at the corner of Bienville and Hanley Road in…

Ocean Springs Small Craft Harbor Boat Launch Now Open

The Ocean Springs Small Craft Harbor is open for recreational use but only on a temporary basis for now. Motorists, pedestrians, and cyclists are encouraged to continue using caution in the area since some of the elements of the project…

2nd Boating Incident In Mississippi

Not even an hour later DMR officials responded to a similar call in Long Beach where three kayakers flipped over just south of "Arbor Station Apartments". One of the kayakers managed to make it to shore and call 911. Another…

Boating Incident In Mississippi

Over the weekend four people were rescued from two separate and scary situations both in the Mississippi sound. The department of marine resources rescued two, 15 year old boys near "Front Beach" in Ocean Springs after the waters overturned their…

Ocean Springs is Going Green for St. Patrick’s Day

Ocean Springs is celebrating the luck of the Irish today at restaurants, bars, and stores for St. Patrick's Day. Whether its drinks or food, the whole town is going green for the special day. Restaurant specials geared up tonight at…

Children’s Memorial Wall to be Built in Ocean Springs

Compassionate Friends of the Gulf Coast is a support group for those who have lost a child, sibling or family member, especially at a young age. Plans are now underway to build a memorial for their loved ones as well…

State of Emergency Declared in Ocean Springs

Video from Front Beach in Ocean Springs from around 8 this morning shows water pouring off the Biloxi-Ocean Springs Bridge. Since then the City of Ocean Springs and Jackson County have declared a state of emergency. Public works will be…

City of Ocean Springs Declares State of Emergency

City of , Declares State of Emergency, Urge Residents to Take Precautionary Measures Ocean Springs, MS—The City of Ocean Springs declared a state of emergency in effect on Friday at 10:00 a.m. Jackson County has also declared a state of emergency.…

23rd Annual Spring Arts Festival

An Ocean Springs festival that started 23 years ago as a small garden event in a parking lot is now overflowing onto the streets of downtown. The Spring Arts Festival is set to hit the streets this weekend with more…