Mississippi

9th Annual Mississippi Songwriters Festival
9/21/2018 | 6:00 PM | The nationally recognized Mississippi Songwriters Festivals is an annual event hosted by the Mississippi Songwriters Alliance in Ocean Springs, Ms. Downtown streets of the Gulf Coast are filled every September with prominent local, regional, and professional Mississippi songwriters of all genres and fans seeking to observe the state’s great talent. The festival stretches from local venues, to late night, rocking-chair “guitar pulls” at the famous Gulf Hills resort. Whether a veteran songwriting enthusiast or newcomer, all are certain to be immersed in Mississippi’s rich songwriting culture at the annual festival. There will be 13 intimate venues in Downtown Ocean Springs, including one venue in Gautier and one in Moss Point. They will all host up to 12 performing songwriters each night at every unique location. Over 110 songwriters have been booked!

9th Annual Mississippi Songwriters Festival
9/22/2018 | 6:00 PM | The nationally recognized Mississippi Songwriters Festivals is an annual event hosted by the Mississippi Songwriters Alliance in Ocean Springs, Ms. Downtown streets of the Gulf Coast are filled every September with prominent local, regional, and professional Mississippi songwriters of all genres and fans seeking to observe the state’s great talent. The festival stretches from local venues, to late night, rocking-chair “guitar pulls” at the famous Gulf Hills resort. Whether a veteran songwriting enthusiast or newcomer, all are certain to be immersed in Mississippi’s rich songwriting culture at the annual festival. There will be 13 intimate venues in Downtown Ocean Springs, including one venue in Gautier and one in Moss Point. They will all host up to 12 performing songwriters each night at every unique location. Over 110 songwriters have been booked!

9th Annual Mississippi Songwriters Festival
9/23/2018 | 5:00 PM | The nationally recognized Mississippi Songwriters Festivals is an annual event hosted by the Mississippi Songwriters Alliance in Ocean Springs, Ms. Downtown streets of the Gulf Coast are filled every September with prominent local, regional, and professional Mississippi songwriters of all genres and fans seeking to observe the state’s great talent. The festival stretches from local venues, to late night, rocking-chair “guitar pulls” at the famous Gulf Hills resort. Whether a veteran songwriting enthusiast or newcomer, all are certain to be immersed in Mississippi’s rich songwriting culture at the annual festival. The Songwriters Festival Finale is Sunday, September 23rd at 5:00 p.m at Mosaics. The show features many of the top Festival performers. Please join us for presentations, awards, a Meet and Greet and autograph sessions.

Public Hearing: Unified Development Code
9/25/2018 | 6:00 PM | The purpose of the UDC is to consolidate and replace the current Zoning Ordinance Code and Subdivision Regulations that were first adopted in 1984. The UDC will update, streamline, and clarify these land development regulations while incorporating lessons learned and current development and regulatory issues. Elements of the UDC include but are not limited to: Zoning and subdivision regulations; development review procedures; landscaping and design standards; stormwater and floodplain management; roads and sidewalks; utility standards and the public approval process for development. Following public meetings held April 12th and 19th, the DRAFT of the Unified Development Code (UDC) was updated May 14, 2018, and made available for comment on the city’s website. Written comments will continue to be accepted on the most current DRAFT document. In order to be provided to the Planning Commission prior to the hearing, the new date for all comments must be received in the Planning Department no later than 5 pm, Wednesday, September 19, 2018. They can be submitted either: -Via email to planningadmin@oceansprings-ms.gov with “UDC COMMENTS” in the reference line -Standard mail to: Attn: UDC Comments OS Planning Department PO Box 1800 Ocean Springs, MS 39566

Mayor and Board of Aldermen Meeting
10/2/2018 | 6:00 PM | The Mayor and Board of Alderman meet on the first and third Tuesday of each month at 6:00 p.m. in City Hall.