Ocean Springs News

The reconstruction of the intersection of U.S. 90 and Franklin Creek Road in Jackson County is complete, according to the Mississippi Department of Transportation.

The YMCA is sponsoring a spring family fun fest outdoor pool opening on Friday from 4-6 p.m. The event includes face painting, crafts, spring egg jump in pool, free nachos, popcorn and lemonade.

Incoming Mayor Billy Hewes has selected Greg Pietrangelo, who has management and construction sales experience, as urban-development director, an appointment the City Council unanimously approved Tuesday.

A couple told the Board of Aldermen there are no regular hours people can depend on at the city's newly improved Halstead Road tennis complex and complained about the fees to use the courts, noting there's no charge for Pascagoula's courts.

An Ocean Springs man has admitted conspiring to violate a trade agreement with Russia by authorizing the export of poultry at higher temperatures than required.

Kenny Glavan is the new councilman for Biloxi Ward 6. He beat incumbent Ed Gemmill by a large majority.

Blueberry bushes in bloom, and I even saw a mother and her children picking blackberries near our home even though I think it is still a bit early to find ripe ones.

David Floyd of Pascagoula broke the state record for Spotted Seatrout with a 10-pound, 10-ounce fish on April 8, 2013.

Natalie Hightower took another walk Monday, and she is draining fluids on her own.

"It's a fundraiser for The Art House," said Carole Marie Stuart, Ocean Springs Art Association co-president. "It's a chance for some of our original members who haven't exhibited in a while to get reacquainted with the community." Art House members also are inviting new artists to join their co-op. They currently have 18 members but have room for ... (more)

Pascagoula Councilman at large Harold Tillman, left, will fight to keep his seat in the May 21, 2013, runoff election against Brenda Simkins.

Ocean Springs police have arrested a Vancleave woman after a traffic stop led to the discovery of morphine pills in the vehicle.

The Magnolia Chamber Orchestra will present a free Bach concert at 7:30 p.m. today at St.

"Grace Independent Baptist is a church that loves families and desires to seek the lord in all we do," Perkins said.

I have a new student in my program who said those words I hate to hear: "I didn't even know this was here." It's true that our program has grown over the last 14 years mostly by word of mouth and that we don't get a lot of publicity and our little facility is not very visible, stuck off on a side street near downtown Ocean Springs, but I had hoped ... (more)

HARRISON COUNTY - William Carey University and the Tradition community intend to create a health care industry zone centered around WCU's Tradition campus on Highway 67 in Harrison County.

Ocean Springs police have arrested 51-year-old John Hale and charged him with the theft of a neighbor's truck.

Shooting back and forth on issues of city money reserves, beautification and whether the county is setting property values high and using the city as a piggy bank, the candidates -- Mayor Connie Moran and Jackson County Supervisor John McKay -- stirred the crowd to cheers and occasional jeers.

A 20-year-old Ocean Springs man has received a 25-year sentence for an armed robbery at a Biloxi soccer field and a burglary at a Gulfport home.

Jackson County Sheriff Mike Byrd has announced that his department will recognize Police Memorial Day and Police Appreciation Week by honoring fallen officers during ceremonies Thursday.