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Public Safety Complex Ribbon Cutting
February 2nd, 2012 | Posted in News |PRESS RELEASE
For details and information concerning this release, please contact Anne Pitre, Public Relations Manager and Executive Assistant to the Mayor and Board of Aldermen, at 228-382-2086.
January 30, 2012: for immediate release
City of Ocean Springs Public Safety Complex Ribbon Cutting
Friday, February 3 at 4:00
Ocean Springs, MS: The City of Ocean Springs will hold a [...]
Magnolia Park Elementary School Students Tour City Departments
December 19th, 2011 | Posted in News |MEDIA PRESS RELEASE – for immediate release
November 4th, 2011 | For details and information concerning this release, please contact Claudette Johnson at (228) 875-4236.
Ocean Springs, MS – Aspiring leaders of tomorrow from Magnolia Park Elementary School were given access to local government departments during their tour last month. The eager second-graders got an up close [...]
Annual Tree Lighting With Santa
December 19th, 2011 | Posted in News |MEDIA PRESS RELEASE – for immediate release
December 1st, 2011 | For details and information concerning this release, please contact Claudette Johnson at (228) 875-4236
Annual Tree Lighting With Santa
Ocean Springs, MS – The Christmas season has arrived and in Ocean Springs, The Chamber of Commerce and the City of Ocean Springs made it official with the [...]
City of Ocean Springs Receives 2011 Statewide Community Forestry Award
June 20th, 2011 | Posted in News |Ocean Springs, MS – Ocean Springs left the statewide community forestry awards with three special recognitions. The City won the only Scenic Communities of MS award, Mayor Connie Moran won the 2011 “Green Mayor” award and the city also won the 17th year certification as a Tree City USA. The awards event was held in [...]
After School Care Registration Begins at OS Parks & Leisure Services
June 20th, 2011 | Posted in News |Ocean Springs, MS – The City of Ocean Springs Parks & Leisure Services is currently accepting registration for its after school care program. Parents may register at 400 Alice Street between the hours of 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. or download a form at www.oceansprings-ms.gov. Children are admitted on a first come, first serve basis. [...]
Interior Renovations Begin at Mary C. O’Keefe Cultural Center
June 9th, 2011 | Posted in News |Ocean Springs, MS – Interior renovations are set to begin this month at the historic Mary C. O’Keefe Cultural Center for Arts & Education, 1600 Government Street. Funding for the project is part of nearly a million dollars in grant funding provided by a Community Development Block Grant and MS Archives and History Hurricane Katrina [...]
Ocean Springs Public Works Donates to Wren, MS Tornado Victims
June 3rd, 2011 | Posted in News |Ocean Springs, MS – On June 2 several employees with the City of Ocean Springs Public Works Department traveled to Wren, MS to distribute twenty $100 gift cards to tornado victims. Monies collected were donated by Public Works employees. Wren is located approximately 18 miles southwest of Smithville, MS.
Johnny Groue, PW Assistant Director of Maintenance [...]
OSPD Capt. Jackson Graduates from Northwestern University’s Center for Public Safety
June 2nd, 2011 | Posted in News |Ocean Springs, MS – Captain William C. Jackson of the Ocean Springs Police Department recently graduated from Northwestern University’s Center for Public Safety, School of Police Staff and Command. Located in Alpharetta, Georgia, the school of police staff and command is a stringent 10-week course with training emphasis on management, police staffing, and budgeting.
“The City [...]
City Requests Voluntary Water Conservation – Elevated Water Tanks at Low Levels
May 25th, 2011 | Posted in News |Ocean Springs, MS – The City of Ocean Springs Public Works Department is reporting extremely low water levels in the city’s four elevated water tanks due to overuse during current drought-like conditions in the area. City officials are calling for voluntary water conservation from citizens for all outdoor water use, including watering laws and washing [...]
City Hires Executive Assistant to Mayor and Board of Aldermen
May 4th, 2011 | Posted in News |Ocean Springs, MS – Dianna Pierce, a native of Pascagoula, has been hired as Executive Assistant to the Mayor and the Board of Aldermen. Mrs. Pierce holds an Associate’s degree in Business Administration. She has over 20 years professional experience as an administrative assistant and project manager.
“The Board and I, along with city staff, welcome [...]
Senior Health Fair Planned for May 18 in Ocean Springs
May 3rd, 2011 | Posted in News |Ocean Springs, MS – The annual Spring into Wellness Health Fair for area senior citizens is set for May 18, 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. at the Ocean Springs Civic Center, 3730 Bienville Boulevard.
Sponsored by the City of Ocean Springs, Saad Health Care, Jackson County Civic Action, Ocean Springs Hospital and Singing River Hospital System, [...]
OS Board of Aldermen to Review Animal Control Ordinance at Tonight’s Meeting
May 3rd, 2011 | Posted in News |Ocean Springs, MS – At tonight’s Mayor and Board of Aldermen meeting beginning at 6 p.m. in the Board Room, the Board will review for adoption an updated animal control ordinance to better address animal control issues, while protecting the public health, safety, and welfare of citizens. Action for the ordinance follows a significant increase [...]
City Announces Opportunity to Serve on Boards, Commissions
May 2nd, 2011 | Posted in News |Ocean Springs, MS – The City of Ocean Springs is currently accepting applications from local citizens to serve on various boards and commissions. Current openings are with the Election Commission, Historic Preservation Commission, Library Board, Museum Commission, Park Advisory Board, Planning Commission, Taxi Board, and the Tree Committee.
Individuals who are interested should submit a completed [...]
OS Water System Receives Perfect Rating from State Health Department
April 25th, 2011 | Posted in News |Ocean Springs, MS – The City of Ocean Springs Water System has received a perfect rating from the MS Department of Health. The city received a perfect score in each category with the system attaining an overall capacity rating of 5.0/5.0.
“Our system is one of the only systems in the state to receive this rating [...]
1699 Weekend of Discovery – 2011 Schedule of Events
April 25th, 2011 | Posted in News |Friday, April 29, 2011 – Presentation of d’Iberville and the Landing Party; Merchants’ Costume Contest results; Hancock Bank on Washington Avenue, 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, April 30, 2011 – Race to Discovery; 5K run/walk and one mile free kids’ fun-run in partnership with Junior Auxiliary “Fit for Life” program. Fort Maurepas Park, beginning at [...]
Ocean Springs Community Meeting Set for 4/25
April 15th, 2011 | Posted in News |Ocean Springs, MS – The City of Ocean Springs, Department of Community Development and Planning will host a community meeting on Monday, April 25 at 6:00 p.m. in the Board Room at City Hall, 1018 Porter Avenue, to discuss conceptual plans for a parcel of land located at the northwest corner of Jackson Avenue and [...]
Halstead-Holcomb Overlay Project Moves Forward with Striping
April 14th, 2011 | Posted in News |Ocean Springs, MS – The MDOT overlay project for Halstead and Holcomb is near completion following striping this week. Thermoplast is the next step to complete the $560,000 project.
The city was originally awarded the grant through MDOT as part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. The grant was earmarked to fund construction [...]
Ocean Springs – State of the City Address Set for April 28
April 8th, 2011 | Posted in News |Ocean Springs, MS – Mayor Connie Moran will present the State of the City Address on Thursday, April 28, at 6:30 p.m. at the Gulf Hills Hotel & Conference Center. This year’s State of the City Address is part of the Ocean Springs Chamber of Commerce -Main Street-Tourism Bureau’s annual banquet, and Mayor Moran is [...]
City To Receive $2 Million Bond for Drainage Projects
April 7th, 2011 | Posted in News |Ocean Springs, MS – Governor Barbour has signed Senate Bill 3100, releasing a general obligation bond that includes $2 million to fund drainage projects throughout the City of Ocean Springs. As part of the Business Investment Act, managed by the MS Development Authority, the general obligation bond funding is a grant to the city.
The $2 [...]
Ocean Springs Celebrates its 312th Birthday with a Weekend of Discovery
April 6th, 2011 | Posted in News |Ocean Springs, MS – Celebrate Ocean Springs’ 312th birthday with a Weekend of Discovery, April 29 – May 1. The annual event, courtesy of the 1699 Historical Society of Ocean Springs and its sponsors, celebrates the historic landing of city father Pierre Le Moyne Sieur d’Iberville. This year’s event features a fireworks display set for [...]
Earth Day Celebration and Activities Set for Ocean Springs
April 4th, 2011 | Posted in News |Ocean Springs, MS – An Earth Day communty-wide picnic and ecology-friendly activities are scheduled for Saturday, April 16, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., at Fort Maurepas Park on Front Beach Drive. In the event of rain, Earth Day will be held the following weekend, Saturday, April 23, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Sponsored by Delta Sanitation, [...]
Easter Egg Hunt Set for April 16 in Ocean Springs
March 25th, 2011 | Posted in News |Ocean Springs, MS – The City of Ocean Springs Parks & Leisure Services will host the 2011 Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 16 beginning at 9:00 a.m. at Little Children’s Park on Washington Avenue.
Egg hunt times are 10:00 a.m. for ages 1 and 2 and 10:30 a.m. for ages 3 and 5. Children between [...]
St. Patrick’s Day Parade, Pub Crawl Set for 3/17
March 2nd, 2011 | Posted in News |Ocean Springs, MS – Irish eyes will be smiling on March 17 in Ocean Springs with the annual pub crawl and this year’s addition, a parade featuring the world-famous Budweiser Clydesdales, rolling through downtown, beginning at 5:00 p.m.
Staging for the floats, Ocean Springs High School Band and Ocean Springs Middle School Band begins at 4:00 [...]
OS Parks & Leisure Summer Camp Sets Registration Date
February 23rd, 2011 | Posted in News |Ocean Springs, MS – Summer camp registration for children ages 5 – 12 will begin March 14 for children who are currently enrolled in the city’s Parks & Leisure after school care program or were attendants of the 2010 summer camp. March 28 is the registration date for children new to the program. Space is [...]
City to Celebrate Arbor Day by Giving Away Trees
February 7th, 2011 | Posted in News |Ocean Springs, Ms – On Saturday, February 26 at 9:30 a.m., city officials and the Ocean Springs Garden Club will celebrate Arbor Day by giving away trees following a brief ceremony at the Ocean Springs Civic Center, 3730 Bienville Boulevard.
Parking for the event will be to the rear of the Civic Center. No trees will [...]
Groundbreaking Ceremony Set for Feb. 24 for OS Tennis Pavilion
February 3rd, 2011 | Posted in News |Ocean Springs, MS – The public is invited to attend a groundbreaking ceremony on the Halstead Tennis Pavilion at the Halstead Road Tennis Complex on February 24 at 1 p.m. The 2,000 sq. ft. pavilion, designed by local architect Henry Furr of HH Furr Architecture and Development PLLC, will feature bathrooms, office/meeting room, and a [...]
City Announces Opportunity to Serve on Historic Preservation Commission
February 2nd, 2011 | Posted in News |Ocean Springs, MS – The City of Ocean Springs is currently accepting applications from local citizens to serve on the Historic Preservation Commission. Individuals who are interested should submit a completed candidate profile by February 23, 5:00 p.m. to the Office of the Mayor at City Hall, 1018 Porter Avenue. There is a four year [...]
Alleman Elected to Serve with State Professional Arborist Association
February 1st, 2011 | Posted in News |Ocean Springs, MS – Murville Alleman, City of Ocean Springs Arborist, has been appointed to serve with the Professional Arborist Association of Mississippi. Alleman will serve a two year term as the association’s Municipal Representative.
“I am honored to have been selected to represent municipal arborists from around the state on the PAAM Board,” said Mr. [...]
OS Carnival Association Sets March 4 for Night Parade
January 31st, 2011 | Posted in News |Ocean Springs, MS – The Ocean Springs Carnival Association has set Friday, March 4 at 7:00 p.m. to roll out its Mardi Gras parade. The annual parade will line-up on Front Beach Drive at Jackson Avenue. Front Beach Drive will be closed to parking at 4:00 p.m. for the line-up.
From the line-up, the parade will [...]
Front Beach Project Update
January 28th, 2011 | Posted in News |Ocean Springs, MS – Contractors are moving forward with the $2.2 million Front Beach project. Sidewalks, drainage and street lights are currently being refurbished and installed along the popular 1.2 mile concrete path connecting the Biloxi Bay Bridge to the Ocean Springs Harbor.
“We insisted that the contractor repair the pathway and improve the drainage,” said [...]
OS Elks Set Feb. 19 for Mardi Gras Parade
January 24th, 2011 | Posted in News |Ocean Springs, MS – The Ocean Springs Elks have set Saturday, February 19 at 1:00 p.m. to roll out its Mardi Gras parade. The annual parade will line-up on Front Beach Drive at Porter Avenue.
From the line-up, the parade will travel east on Porter Avenue, north on Washington Avenue, east on Government Street, and south [...]
OS Sponsors City-Wide Blood Drive at City Hall
January 24th, 2011 | Posted in News |Ocean Springs, MS- The City of Ocean Springs with the Mayor’s Youth Council is hosting a city-wide blood drive on Friday, February 4, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. at City Hall, 1018 Porter Avenue.
The blood drive is directed by the Blood Center. The Blood Center is the sole provider of blood products to Singing River Hospital, [...]
Meeting Set to Discuss City-Acquired Property at OS Harbor
January 18th, 2011 | Posted in News |Ocean Springs, MS – The City of Ocean Springs Department of Community Development and Planning will host a community meeting on Monday, January 24 at 6 p.m. in the Board Room at City Hall, 1018 Porter Avenue, to discuss the city’s recent acquisition of 101 Shearwater Drive. The property was funded by a FEMA hazardous [...]
Kaufman Elected to State Board of Public Works Assoc.
January 13th, 2011 | Posted in News |Ocean Springs, MS – Public Works Director Andre’ Kaufman has been elected to the Board of Directors for the MS Chapter of the American Public Works Association. Kaufman has served as Public Works Director for the city since 1998.
“I consider it an honor to be one of the representatives of our membership statewide,” said Kaufman. [...]
Roof Repairs, Exterior Renovations Completed at Mary C. O’Keefe Cultural Center
January 11th, 2011 | Posted in News |Ocean Springs, MS – Thanks to nearly a million dollars in grant funding, extensive roof, interior and exterior work is being completed at the historic Mary C. O’Keefe Cultural Center for Arts & Education, 1600 Government Street. Funding was provided by a Community Development Block Grant and Mississippi Archives and History Hurricane Katrina Relief Grant.
A [...]
Mayor’s Youth Council Collecting Books for Children Ages 3 – 5
January 7th, 2011 | Posted in News |Ocean Springs, MS – The City of Ocean Springs Mayor’s Youth Council is collecting books for children ages 3 – 5 as part of the Mississippi Municipal League Youth Commitment Project. Books are being collected now until March 1, 2011. Donation boxes will be available at City Hall, 1018 Porter Avenue, Ocean Springs library, 525 [...]
MS Recycling Coalition Recognizes City’s Efforts
January 5th, 2011 | Posted in News |Ocean Springs, MS- The Mississippi Recycling Coalition has recognized the City of Ocean Springs’ Recycling Program, Mayor Connie Moran announced at Tuesday night’s Mayor and Board of Aldermen meeting. The city was nominated by the coalition as an “Environmental Hero for local governments in the State of Mississippi for 2010.” The nomination was based on [...]
Board Accepts $100,000 for Repairs to Armory
December 22nd, 2010 | Posted in News |Ocean Springs, MS – At tonight’s Mayor and Board of Aldermen meeting, the Board accepted $100,000 for repairs to the Armory Building located on Pine Drive. The armory is currently used to store oil spill-related equipment and supplies. Funding for the repair work is from the $2 million BP Deepwater Horizon Response – MS Block [...]
Board Awards Contract for Interior Renovations Planned at Historic OS Community Center
December 22nd, 2010 | Posted in News |Ocean Springs, MS – At tonight’s Mayor and Board of Aldermen meeting, the Board awarded a $266,000 contract to J. O. Collins Contractor, Inc. of Biloxi to begin interior renovations and additions to the Ocean Springs Community Center on Washington Avenue. Following, the Board authorized Mayor Connie Moran to execute a contract amendment with Community [...]
OSFD Receives New Fire Truck
December 16th, 2010 | Posted in News |Ocean Springs, MS – Thanks to insurance rebate money, the City of Ocean Springs Fire Department has purchased a new Pierce Contender Pumper Fire Truck, valued at $300,000. The 30-ton fire truck is the first new fire truck purchased by the department since 2005.
The Pierce Contender features a back-up camera and a top mounted pump [...]
Tree Planting on Government Street, Washington Avenue Begins as Part of Downtown Streetscape Project
December 15th, 2010 | Posted in News |Ocean Springs, MS – Fifteen, 200 gallon Live Oaks are being planted on Government Street and Washington Avenue as part of the city’s Downtown Streetscape Project. The trees vary in heights of 20 – 25 ft. Landscape work is being done by Traweek Tree & Landscape, LLC of Wiggins, MS.
The tree plantings are part of [...]
Decorative Lighting Set for Installation on Front Beach
December 8th, 2010 | Posted in News |Ocean Springs, MS – Sixty-two, 23 ft. tall decorative lights are being installed on Front Beach as part of the $2.2 million Front Beach project. Grant funding for the lights is provided by MDOT and the Mississippi Development Authority.
Manufactured by Pemco Lighting Products, Inc., the lights have a Verde Green paint finish and are “dark [...]
Board Awards Bid for Acquiring Pine Grove Water System
December 7th, 2010 | Posted in News |Ocean Springs, MS – At tonight’s Mayor and Board of Aldermen meeting, the Board awarded a $245,845.33 bid to Jay Bearden Construction, Inc. to replace the antiquated Pine Grove Water System with city water. Last summer city officials accepted pledged contributions of $300,000 from the MS Department of Marine Resources and $50,000 from the Jackson [...]
Highway 57 Sportsplex Moves to Phases II and III
December 7th, 2010 | Posted in News |Ocean Springs, MS – The city’s 40-acre sports complex at Highway 57 moved closer to completion with the delivery of phase III plans by landscape architect Joey Furr with design elements by local architect Bruce Tolar and Holden Architects of Baton Rouge. Phase II is scheduled for completion in spring.
Phase II includes preparation of all athletic [...]
Pavilion Planned for Halstead Tennis Complex
December 7th, 2010 | Posted in News |Ocean Springs, MS – The Board of Aldermen approved construction of a 2,000 square ft. pavilion at the Halstead Tennis Complex at tonight’s Mayor and Board of Aldermen meeting. Construction is scheduled to begin in mid-January. Contractor for the pavilion is Legendary Home of Gulfport. Estimated completion date is early May.
The pavilion, designed by local [...]
OSPD Issues Road Closure for Rev. Trotter Funeral
November 30th, 2010 | Posted in News |Ocean Springs, MS – On Thursday, Dec. 2, from 9 a.m. – 10 a.m., the following road will be closed to accomodate funeral services for Rev. Jesse Lee Trotter, Sr., Martin Luther King Boulevard between CSX Railroad and Government Street.
Additional parking for the funeral services scheduled for 11 a.m. at Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church, 1700 [...]
OS Public Works Completes Repairs on Halstead Water Tank
November 29th, 2010 | Posted in News |Ocean Springs, MS – The City of Ocean Springs Public Works Department has completed repairs on the 500,000 gallon Halstead water tank. The $200,000 contract awarded to Leher of Little Rock, AR refurbished all apertures including the float system, call system, electrical, mechanical and painting. The water tank has been flushed and will be sterilized [...]
City Completes Halstead-Hanley Drainage Project as Part of City-Wide Master Drainage and Infrastructure Plan
November 22nd, 2010 | Posted in News |Ocean Springs, MS – The city recently completed a drainage project in the area of Halstead-Hanley. The $94,000 contract was awarded to Colom Construction. Funding for the project included a $25,000 grant from the Pat Harrison Waterway District with the balance provided from a nearly $1 million city-wide master drainage plan.
Other recently completed projects included [...]
City of OS Welcomes Santa on December 2
November 16th, 2010 | Posted in News |Ocean Springs, MS – Santa Claus is coming to town! The city’s annual Christmas tree lighting event in Marshall Park on Thursday, December 2, 6 p.m. – 8 p.m., will feature Santa Claus, holiday refreshments, live music, a donation box for the local food pantry, and an official post office drop box for letters to [...]
Improved Space for OS Families at Little Children’s Park
October 21st, 2010 | Posted in News |Ocean Springs, MS – A 1,900 square ft. brick paver surface will soon enhance the pavilion area at Little Children’s Park, connecting the sidewalk on Washington Avenue to the restrooms in the park. Funding for the project was made possible by capital improvement funds from the Mayor and Board of Aldermen. A water-feature or fountain [...]
City of Ocean Springs Historic Preservation Commission Announces Openings to Serve
October 14th, 2010 | Posted in News |Ocean Springs, MS – The City of Ocean Springs is accepting applications from local citizens for potential appointments to the Historic Preservation Commission. Individuals who are interested should submit a completed Candidate Profile by November 5 to the Office of the Mayor at City Hall, 1018 Porter Avenue.
Candidate profile forms can be downloaded from the [...]
OSMS Celebrates Walk to School Day, October 20
October 12th, 2010 | Posted in News |Ocean Springs, MS – October 20 is the official Walk to School Day at Ocean Springs Middle School. The public safety-health initiative is part of a partnership between the City of Ocean Springs, Jackson County Board of Supervisors, District 5 and Ocean Springs Middle School. The event is also part of the Mississippi Safe Routes [...]
City Requesting Public’s Help in Recycling During Cruisin’ Event
October 5th, 2010 | Posted in News |Ocean Springs, MS – The City of Ocean Springs has partnered with Delta Sanitation to promote recycling of glass, plastic and aluminum during the Cruisin’ the Coast event scheduled for this Thursday, Friday and Saturday in downtown Ocean Springs. Five message boards will be placed strategically throughout the Cruisin’ venue, reminding event-goers of the importance [...]
OS Fire Department Prepares for National Fire Prevention Week
September 28th, 2010 | Posted in News |Ocean Springs, MS – The Ocean Springs Fire Department is preparing for National Fire Prevention Week, October 3 – 9, by providing fire safety and prevention information to Ocean Springs children for the month of October. The department will also host the annual Fire Prevention Week Parade on October 16 at 1:00 p.m., at the [...]
City of Ocean Springs Announces 2010-11 Youth Council
September 27th, 2010 | Posted in News |Ocean Springs, MS – Officers for the 2010-2011 Mayor’s Youth Council for the City of Ocean Springs are Kaitlyn Abney, president; Cheltzi Frazier, vice-president;’ Maura Trochessett, secretary and Jeffrey Farrington, parliamentarian. Officers are responsible for leading the 20 member youth council and organizing community service projects.
Council members chosen to serve this year are: Christina Quinn, [...]
Renovations Complete at Ocean Springs Civic Center
September 23rd, 2010 | Posted in News |Ocean Springs, MS – A massive remodeling project at the Ocean Springs Civic Center, 3730 Bienville Boulevard, is complete. Funded by a grant from USDA and city funds, the Civic Center received a new roof, stage, kitchen equipment, fresh paint, and a new 1,200 square ft. red oak hardwood floor.
“We’re proud to complete these renovations [...]
OS Welcomes Cruisin’ the Coast October 7 – 9
September 15th, 2010 | Posted in News |Ocean Springs, MS – Cruisin’ the Coast returns to Ocean Springs on Thursday, October 7 through Saturday, October 9. The coast-wide Cruisin’ the Coast event is scheduled October 5 through October 12. Event organizers in Ocean Springs have scheduled additional entertainment venues for the largest Cruisin’ event thus far.
For the three day Ocean Springs event, [...]
OSPD FOX Graduates from Public Safety Institute
September 14th, 2010 | Posted in News |Ocean Springs, MS – Patrolman Joshua Fox of the Ocean Springs Police Department has graduated from the Southern Regional Public Safety Institute, University of Southern Mississippi at Camp Shelby. The nine-week course in basic law enforcement is prescribed by the Mississippi Board on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Training. While attending the public safety institute, [...]
Interior Renovations Planned at Historic OS Community Center
September 7th, 2010 | Posted in News |Ocean Springs, MS – The City of Ocean Springs has received approval from the Mississippi Department of Archives and History to begin interior renovations on the historic Ocean Springs Community Center, 512 Washington Avenue. This is the third and final phase of a total renovation process, including drainage and exterior work that has taken nearly [...]
City’s Downtown Streetscape Project Includes Demo of Former Fallo’s Dry Cleaners Site
August 17th, 2010 | Posted in News |Ocean Springs, MS – Thanks to a Community Development Block Grant through the Downtown Streetscape Project, the former Fallo’s Dry Cleaners on Government Street will soon be demolished to make room for additional downtown parking for shoppers and diners. The .67 acre site was purchased for $286,000 through CDBG funds and environmentally assessed through a [...]
Ocean Springs Offers Multiple Events for 5th Anniversary of Hurricane Katrina
August 16th, 2010 | Posted in News |Ocean Springs, MS – The City of Ocean Springs, in partnership with Hope CDA, the Ocean Springs Yacht Club, local churches and Coast Young Professionals, will offer the public several FREE events marking the fifth anniversary of Hurricane Katrina. While the city will be part of the coast-wide “Celebration of Healing” Phenomenal People events, it [...]
City of OS Announces Openings for Youth Council
August 10th, 2010 | Posted in News |Ocean Springs, MS – The City of Ocean Springs, in partnership with Ocean Springs High School, has announced openings for juniors and seniors in the Mayor’s Youth Council. Juniors and seniors with an interest in government and building leadership skills may pick-up an application for the Mayor’s Youth Council from Mary Garrison in the OSHS [...]
Ocean Springs Museum of History Announces Opening on Museum Commission
August 9th, 2010 | Posted in News |Ocean Springs, MS – The City of Ocean Springs is accepting applications from local citizens for potential appointment to serve on the Museum of History Commission. The museum is located on the second floor of the Mary C. O’Keefe Cultural Arts Center, 1600 Government. Individuals who are interested should submit a completed Candidate Profile by [...]
City of Ocean Springs Rental Facilities Offer Affordable Event Planning
August 5th, 2010 | Posted in News |Ocean Springs, MS – Recent action by the City of Ocean Springs Board of Aldermen has lowered the rental cost on all rental facilities owned by the city – the Civic Center, 3730 Bienville Boulevard; the Community Center, 512 Washington Avenue, and the Senior Citizens Center, 514 Washington Avenue.
The Civic Center offers lawn event capabilities, [...]
City of Ocean Springs Sports Complex Moving Forward
August 4th, 2010 | Posted in News |Ocean Springs, MS – The city’s 40-acre sports complex at Highway 57 moved closer to completion with the installation of 60 – 80 ft. Musco ball field lights this week. In all, 52 Mosco ball field lights, a green standard in ball field lighting, will be installed for project completion. The lights are considered the [...]
City Begins Process to Acquire Pine Grove Water System
July 9th, 2010 | Posted in News |Ocean Springs, MS – City officials accepted pledged contributions of $300,000 from the MS Department of Marine Resources and $50,000 from the Jackson County Board of Supervisors for the acquisition and replacement of the antiquated Pine Grove Water System. Located east of Ocean Springs Road, outside of city limits, the Pine Grove Water System currently [...]
New Water, Sewer Lines Tested and Approved
July 1st, 2010 | Posted in News |Ocean Springs, MS – New water and sewer lines on Highway 90, Highway 57 and the water line on Ocean Springs Road have been tested and accepted by the City of Ocean Springs. The $4 million plus project was funded by MS DEQ in partnership with a Community Development Block Grant to develop water and [...]
Celebrate Independence Day with Fireworks in Ocean Springs
July 1st, 2010 | Posted in News |Ocean Springs, MS – The City of Ocean Springs Parks & Leisure Services Dept. is offering a fireworks display to celebrate July 4 at approximately 8:40 p.m., Sunday. The fireworks show may be viewed from anywhere along Front Beach and western portions of East Beach.
Ocean Springs Police Department would like to remind residents and visitors [...]
Substance on OS Beaches Not Petroleum Based; Beaches Reopen with Safety Advisory
June 28th, 2010 | Posted in News |Ocean Springs, MS – MS DEQ has determined that the substance sighted on Front and East Beaches is not petroleum based. Front and East Beaches are open. A few scattered tar balls estimated to be the size of a quarter have been sighted. As a precaution, city officials advise citizens not to handle the tar [...]
City of Ocean Springs Closes Front and East Beaches
June 28th, 2010 | Posted in News |Ocean Springs, MS – Effective immediately, Front and East Beaches in Ocean Springs are closed to the public due to light oil impact sighted at these locations beginning Sunday, June 27. However, the popular concrete walking path on Front Beach is open for public use. City officials closed the beaches following a recommendation from MDEQ and [...]
Spray Park Offers Summer Fun at Historic Fort Maurepas Park
June 16th, 2010 | Posted in News |Ocean Springs, MS – Area children are now enjoying the splash pad at historic Fort Maurepas Park on Front Beach. The splash pad is adjacent to the play structure resembling the ship of founding father Pierre LeMoyne Sieur d’Iberville. Hours of operation for the splash pad are Monday – Sunday, 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
City of Ocean Springs Launches City E-Newsletter
June 16th, 2010 | Posted in News |Ocean Springs, Ms – The City of Ocean Springs e-newsletter will soon launch following its approval at Tuesday night’s Mayor and Board of Aldermen meeting. The monthly newsletter Discover will feature news from city departments as well as a calendar of events, and featured articles related to pertinent city news.
The city launched a newsletter in [...]
OS Opens New Tennis Complex June 10
June 9th, 2010 | Posted in News |Ocean Springs, MS – The City of Ocean Springs will open the new Halstead Road Tennis Complex with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Thursday, June 10th at 10:30 a.m. The 8 court, $800,000 complex will be open for games later that day by players in the MS Tennis Association stte tournament.
“The Board of Aldermen and [...]
After School Care Registrations Begins at OS Parks & Leisure
June 9th, 2010 | Posted in News |Ocean Springs, MS – The City of Ocean Springs Parks & Leisure Services is currently accepting registrations forms for its after school care program. Parents may register 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Monday – Friday, at 400 Alice Street or download a form at www.oceansprings-ms.gov. Children are admitted on a first come, first serve basis. [...]
OS Kayak Festival Set for June 26th at Fort Maurepas Park
June 4th, 2010 | Posted in News |Ocean Springs, MS – The City of Ocean Springs and South Coast Paddling Company are sponsoring a fun-filled family day of live music, food and water kayaking at Fort Maurepas Park on Front Beach, Saturday, June 26th from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. The event is free to the public and features free use of [...]
City of OS Offers Opportunities for Citizens to Participate on Boards, Commissions
May 24th, 2010 | Posted in News |Ocean Springs, MS – The City of Ocean Springs is accepting applications from local citizens for potential appointments to a variety of boards and commissions. Individuals who are interested should submit a completed Candidate Profile by June 7 to the Office of the Mayor at City Hall, 1018 Porter Avenue.
Candidate profile forms for boards and [...]
BP to Hold “Vessels of Opportunity” Training in Ocean Springs
May 7th, 2010 | Posted in News |Ocean Springs, MS – In partnership with the City of Ocean Springs, BP will hold a training session on Saturday, May 8, 8:00 a.m. to noon, at the Ocean Springs Civic Center, 3730 Bienville Blvd., Highway 90 in Ocean Springs.
BP’s “Vessels of Opportunity” program is open to deckhands, vessel captains and vessel owners of commercial [...]
Funds for East Beach Sidewalk go to Pave Roads
May 7th, 2010 | Posted in News |Ocean Springs, MS – Economic stimulus funding of $494,000 – earmarked to build sidewalks on Halstead Road and the south side of the seawall on East Beach in Ocean Springs, will be diverted for asphalt overlays on Holcomb Blvd. and Halstead Road, according to Mayor Connie Moran.
This week the Board of Aldermen voted to authorize [...]
City of Ocean Springs Issues Guidelines for Accepting Oil Spill Related Donations
May 6th, 2010 | Posted in News |Ocean Springs, MS – Vendors of cleaning supplies and/or equipment who would like to donate oil spill related supplies to the City of Ocean Springs must submit a letter on company letterhead stating the supplies and/or equipment being donated to the city, including the donation of all transportation costs to Mr. Andre’ Kaufman, Director, City [...]
Ocean Springs Declares Local Emergency in Preparation for Possible Oil Spill Damage
May 4th, 2010 | Posted in News |Ocean Springs, MS – At tonight’s meeting, the Mayor and the Board of Aldermen of the City of Ocean Springs approved a “Declaration of Local Emergency” in advance of a possible oil slick and resulting damage. The declaration allows city agencies and departments to begin discharging their emergency responsibilities as stated in the city’s emergency [...]
OSPD Sgt. Fox Visits Argentina Police, Fire Personnel
May 3rd, 2010 | Posted in News |Ocean Springs, MS – Sgt. Fox with the Ocean Springs Police Department recently visited with city officials, police and fire departments of the Rivadavia Regional Government of Argentina in a cultural exchange sponsored by the Rotary. Sgt. Fox presented the Mayor, also referred to as Superintendant of the Rivadavia Regional Government, Sergio Buil, with a [...]
City of OS Offers Diverse Opportunities for Citizens to Participate on Boards, Commissions
May 3rd, 2010 | Posted in News |Ocean Springs, MS – The City of Ocean Springs is accepting applications from local citizens for potential appointments to a variety of boards and commissions. Individuals who are interested should submit a completed Candidate Profile by June 7 to the Office of the Mayor at City Hall, 1018 Porter Avenue.
Candidate profile forms for boards and [...]
Ocean Springs Offers Volunteer Training for Basic Safety
May 1st, 2010 | Posted in News |Ocean Springs, MS – Area residents are encouraged to attend one of four 20-minute basic safety presentations taught by BP employees on Sunday, May 2 at the Mary C. O’Keefe Cultural Center, 1600 Government Street in Ocean Springs. The presentations will be held in the theater at 9:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m., 4:00 p.m. and 5:00 [...]
OS Prepares for Possible Oil Spill Affecting Coastal Waters, Beaches, Marshes, and Wildlife
April 29th, 2010 | Posted in News |Ocean Springs, MS – City of Ocean Springs Department Heads met today with Emergency Management staff, Mayor Connie Moran and a representative of the University of Southern Mississippi Gulf Coast Research Laboratory, to discuss the possibility of the Gulf of Mexico oil spill affecting area beaches, waters, marshes, and wildlife.
City officials are in contact with [...]
OS Mayor’s Youth Council Receives United Way Award
April 28th, 2010 | Posted in News |Ocean Springs, MS – The City of Ocean Springs Mayor’s Youth Council has received the Youth Community Service Team of the Year award at the 23rd annual Volunteers are Important People event hosted by the United Way of Jackson and George Counties. The Mayor’s Youth Council was recognized for contributions to the annual Arbor Day [...]
Ocean Springs Hosts MS Gulf Coast Community Forestry Workshop
April 27th, 2010 | Posted in News |Ocean Springs, MS – Tree enthusiasts are encouraged to attend the Trees and Our Community, MS Gulf Coast Community Forestry Workshop, hosted by the City of Ocean Springs and the Mary C. O’Keefe Cultural Center on May 25, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. at the Mary C. O’Keefe Cultural Center, 1600 Government Street. There is [...]
Senior Health Fair Planned for May 5 in Ocean Springs
April 26th, 2010 | Posted in News |Ocean Springs, MS – The annual Spring into Wellness Health Fair for area senior citizens is set for May 5, 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. at the Ocean Springs Senior Citizens Center, 514 Washington Avenue.
Sponsored by the City of Ocean Springs, Saad Health Care, Jackson County Civic Action, Walter Anderson Museum of Art, Ocean Springs [...]
City of Ocean Springs Implements Drainage Plan
April 22nd, 2010 | Posted in News |Ocean Springs, MS – City-wide drainage projects have started throughout the City of Ocean Springs, thanks to grant funding from the Pat Harrison Water Way District and the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service. The Board of Aldermen allocated $950,000 towards drainage projects with the intent to seek matching grants.
The city’s Drainage and Infrastructure Committee presented [...]
City of OS Receives Improved State Fire Insurance Rating
April 8th, 2010 | Posted in News |Ocean Springs, MS – Ocean Springs residents may soon see a reduction in their homeowner’s insurance thanks to an improved fire insurance classification by the Mississippi State Rating Bureau. The improved rating for the city is a direct result of improvements in the city’s fire department, recent increases in water capacity and water pressure, and [...]
City of OS and County Partner in Land Acquisition for Hazard Mitigation
April 7th, 2010 | Posted in News |Ocean Springs, MS – A recent acquisition by the City of Ocean Springs of two flood prone properties, located at the northeast corner of the Shearwater Bridge and on Washington Avenue, is nearly complete.
The acquisition is funded through a MEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant. The grant program is designed to remove vulnerable properties from development and [...]
Celebrate OS History with a Weekend of Discovery
April 6th, 2010 | Posted in News |Ocean Springs, MS – Mark your calendar for Saturday, April 24 – Sunday, April 25 for a “Weekend of Discovery” in celebrating the historic landing of city father Pierre Le Moyne Sieur d’Iberville, courtesy of the 1699 Historical Society of Ocean Springs.
On the morning of Saturday, April 24, the 5k run/walk Race of Discovery begins [...]
OS Water System Receives Perfect Rating from State Health Dept.
March 30th, 2010 | Posted in News |Ocean Springs, MS – The City of Ocean Springs Water System has received a perfect rating from the MS Dept. of Health.
“This is not accomplished by accident, but by dedicated employees both within my department and City Hall’s Water Billing Department,” said Andre’ Kaufman, Director of Public Works, City of Ocean Springs.
This is the sixth [...]
Earth Day Celebration and Activities Set for Ocean Springs
March 26th, 2010 | Posted in News |Ocean Springs, MS – An Earth Day community-wide picnic and ecology-friendly activities are scheduled for Saturday, April 17, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., at Little Children’s Park, Washington Avenue, downtown Ocean Springs. In the event of rain, the picnic will be held Saturday, April 24, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Sponsored by Delta Sanitation, the picnic [...]
Groundbreaking Ceremony Set for March 30 for OS Bridge Park
March 19th, 2010 | Posted in News |Ocean Springs, MS – The public is invited to attend a groundbreaking ceremony for a new park at the foot of the Biloxi Bay Bridge in Ocean Springs on March 30, 2:00 p.m., near the mosaic bridge panels. A small reception will follow the groundbreaking ceremony at the Ocean Springs Yacht Club. Refreshments are complimentary [...]
OSPD Officer Ramirez Graduates from Southern Regional Public Safety Institute
March 15th, 2010 | Posted in News |Ocean Springs, MS – Police Officer Stephanie A. Ramirez with the Ocean Springs Police Department has graduated from the Southern Regional Public Safety Institute as part of the Basic Law Enforcement Training Class at the University of Southern Mississippi at Camp Shelby.
“We are proud of Officer Ramirez and the expertise she will offer to the [...]
Ocean Springs Receives Technical Assistance, Energy Audit
March 15th, 2010 | Posted in News |Ocean Springs, MS – The City of Ocean Springs has received a free technical assistance and energy audit through the Mississippi Development Authority Technical Energy Audit Assistance Program. Funding for this program is made through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. The energy audit is valued at approximately $10,000.
The technical assistance and energy audit program [...]
Annual Easter Egg Hunt Set for March 27
March 15th, 2010 | Posted in News |Ocean Springs, MS – The City of Ocean Springs Parks & Leisure Services will host the 2010 Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, March 27, 9 a.m. – 12 noon, at Little Children’s Park on Washington Avenue.
The egg hunt begins at 10 a.m. for ages 1 – 2. For ages 3 – 5, the egg hunt [...]
OSFD Begins Annual Fire Hydrant Testing
March 12th, 2010 | Posted in News |Ocean Springs, MS – The Ocean Springs Fire Department will begin testing fire hydrants throughout the city as part of its annual safety check for equipment on Monday, March 15. The department wants to remind citizens that it is not unusual for the hydrant test to cause line sediment to unsettle and discolor the water [...]
OS Parks & Leisure Summer Camp Sets Registration Date
March 9th, 2010 | Posted in News |Ocean Springs, MS – Summer camp registration for children ages 5 – 12 will begin March 22 for children who are currently enrolled in the city’s Parks & Leisure After School Care Program or were attendants of the 2009 summer camp. April 5 is the registration date for children new to the program. Space is [...]
Mary C. Offers Scrimshaw, Whaler’s Art, Class
February 22nd, 2010 | Posted in News |Ocean Springs, MS – The Ocean Springs Museum of History is offering Scrimshaw, the Whaler’s Art, in a lecture and two day workshop beginning March 11. The lecture and workshop will be offered at the Mary C. O’Keefe Cultural Arts Center, 1600 Government Street.
On March 11, 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m., Georgia artist James Mitchell [...]
