News Archives
Senior Citizens’ Health Fair
May 14th, 2013 | Posted in News |May 7, 2012 – for immediate release Ocean Springs, MS – Saad Healthcare, in partnership with Singing River Health Systems, the Jackson County Civic Action Committee, and the City of Ocean Springs, will host the 7th annual Senior Citizens’ Health and Wellness Fair on Wednesday, May 15, from 9:00 am – 1:00 pm at the [...]
Mayfest 2013 Officially Rescheduled
May 10th, 2013 | Posted in News |Press Release May 10, 2013 – for immediate release Ocean Springs, MS—The Board of Aldermen approved all provisions necessary to reschedule Mayfest 2013 due to the threat of inclement weather. The music and art festival will now take place on Sunday, May 12, 2013 in downtown Ocean Springs. Government Street from Washington Avenue to Russell [...]
Primary Election Results
May 7th, 2013 | Posted in News |Press Release May 7, 2013 – for immediate release Ocean Springs, MS: The unofficial primary results for Wards 3, 4, 5, and 6 are below. Election results will be certified and made official on May 8. Ward 3: Chic Cody Ward 4: Greg Denyer Ward 5: Jerry Dalgo There will be a runoff between Michael [...]
Earth Day Event 4/20/13
April 16th, 2013 | Posted in News |Press Release April 15, 2013 – for immediate release Ocean Springs, MS – A community-wide celebration and picnic in honor of Earth Day are scheduled for Saturday, April 20, 2013 from 11:00 am – 1:00 pm at the Little Children’s Park on the corner of Washington Avenue and Calhoun Street. Sponsored by WastePro USA—the trash [...]
Board/Commission Openings 4/5/13
April 5th, 2013 | Posted in News |April 5, 2013: for immediate release Ocean Springs, MS—The City of Ocean Springs is accepting applications from local citizens for potential appointments to the Historical Preservation Commission. Candidate Profile forms for boards and commissions can be downloaded from the city website, www.oceansprings-ms.gov under the “Documents and Forms” link. They are also available in the Office [...]
Hydrant Testing 3/25/13
March 25th, 2013 | Posted in News |The Ocean Springs Fire Department will begin annual hydrant testing March 25, 2013. It is not unusual for this to cause line sediment to unsettle and discolor water. To alleviate this, run faucets for several minutes to flush it out and use the faucet with the most distance from the main line. We apologize for [...]
Strategic Planning 2013
March 18th, 2013 | Posted in News |Road Closure: 4/1/13 – 4/12/13
March 18th, 2013 | Posted in News |Ocean Springs, MS: Beginning Monday, April 1, 2013 – Friday, April 12, 2013, Gibson Rd will be closed to all thru traffic north of Hwy 90. This drainage improvement project will involve the removal of several undersized culverts, replaced with 36 feet of 4ft x 7ft box culverts. This should greatly increase the flow of [...]
Employee Health and Wellness Fair
March 11th, 2013 | Posted in News |Press Release March 11, 2013 – for immediate release Ocean Springs, MS: The City of Ocean Springs presented its annual Employee Wellness Fair on February 28, 2013, at the Ocean Springs Civic Center. City employees enjoyed the chance to stay informed and pro-active with free health screenings and other wellness tools in a friendly, no-pressure [...]
Public Strategic Planning Session 3/13/13
March 8th, 2013 | Posted in News |Press Release March 8, 2013 – for immediate release Ocean Springs, MS: The City of Ocean Springs will hold a strategic planning session on Wednesday, March 13 at 6:00 at City Hall, 1018 Porter Avenue. This will be a public forum, where city officials will outline the projects and programs achieved in [...]
Election Information
March 8th, 2013 | Posted in News |Press Release March 8, 2013 – for immediate release Ocean Springs, MS: The following candidates have qualified to run for municipal offices: MAYOR Connie Moran (D) – Incumbent John McKay (R) (Mary Marr Beckman (I) withdrawn) ALDERMAN AT LARGE Bobby Cox (R) – Incumbent ALDERMAN, WARD 1 John Gill (R) – Incumbent ALDERMAN, WARD [...]
Recycling & Garbage Information
March 8th, 2013 | Posted in News |Press Release March 8, 2013 – for immediate release Ocean Springs, MS: The City of Ocean Springs is pleased to announce that Waste Pro of Mississippi (formerly Delta Sanitation) will continue to serve residents and small business owners for curbside garbage and recycling pick-up. The flyer that was distributed in the last water [...]
MYC Blood Drive 3/1/13
February 26th, 2013 | Posted in News |Press Release February 25, 2013 – for immediate release Mayor’s Youth Council to Hold Blood Drive Friday, March 1 Ocean Springs, MS— The City of Ocean Springs’ Mayor’s Youth Council will hold a city-wide blood drive on Friday, March 1, 2013 in the City Hall Board Room from 10:30 – 5:00. Donors will receive [...]
New Dance Class Offerings
February 22nd, 2013 | Posted in News |Press Release February 22, 2013 – for immediate release City of Ocean Springs Parks & Leisure Welcomes New Dance Instructor, Expands Dance Class Offerings Ocean Springs, MS: The City of Ocean Springs Parks and Leisure Services Department is proud to welcome Katy Gaines to its staff. Ms. Gaines will be offering new dance classes [...]
Prom Closet Sale 2/23/13
February 22nd, 2013 | Posted in News |Press Release February 22, 2013 – for immediate release Mayor’s Youth Council and Junior Auxiliary to Host 2nd Annual Prom Closet Sale 2/23/13 The City of Ocean Springs’ Mayor’s Youth Council, in conjunction with the Junior Auxiliary of Biloxi/Ocean Springs, will hold its 2nd Annual Prom Closet Sale on Saturday, February 23rd from 10:00 am – [...]
Dewey Ave. Substation Near Completion
January 24th, 2013 | Posted in News |Press Release January 24, 2013 – for immediate release Dewey Avenue Police Substation & Municipal Services Complex to Open Its Doors Next Week Ocean Springs, MS – The City of Ocean Springs’ Police Substation and Municipal Services Complex will open its doors next week. The new facility is the former home of the Ocean Springs [...]
Board/Commission Application Deadline Extended
January 14th, 2013 | Posted in News |Press Release January 14, 2013: for immediate release Application Deadline Extended to 1/31/13 for School Board, Civil Service Commission, and Historical Preservation Committee Ocean Springs, MS—The City of Ocean Springs has extended the deadline for those interested in applying for openings on the School Board, Civil Service Commission and the Historical Preservation Commission. Individuals [...]
State of the City Address 1/17/13
January 14th, 2013 | Posted in News |Ocean Springs, MS: Mayor Connie Moran will present the State of the City Address on January 17th at 6:00 pm at The Mary C. O’Keefe Cultural Center of Arts & Education at 1600 Government Street. The presentation will be followed by a town hall meeting, where the public will have the opportunity offer their input [...]
Happy Holidays from the City
December 19th, 2012 | Posted in News |As 2012 draws to a close, I wish to extend Holiday greetings to all our Ocean Springs residents and their families on behalf of the Board of Aldermen and city staff. It is a time of reflection to count our blessings, and to be thankful for our precious loved ones and the special community of [...]
Board/Commission Vacancies 12/12/12
December 12th, 2012 | Posted in News |Press Release December 12, 2012: for immediate release The City of Ocean Springs is accepting applications from local citizens for potential appointments to the School Board, Civil Service Commission and the Historical Preservation Commission. Individuals who are interested should submit a completed Candidate Profile by January 11, 2012 at 5:00 to the Office of the [...]
Tree Lighting Dec. 6
December 3rd, 2012 | Posted in News |Press Release December 3, 2012 – for immediate release City of Ocean Springs Tree Lighting Ceremony Set for December 6 The Ocean Springs Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony, co-hosted by the City, the Ocean Springs Chamber of Commerce, and the Historic Ocean Springs Association, will take place on December 6, 2012 from 6:00 pm – [...]
Ocean Springs Evergreen Cemetery Application
November 9th, 2012 | Posted in News |The City of Ocean Springs will begin selling plots in Evergreen Cemetery Evergreen Cemetery is a beautifully landscaped 6 acre memorial park located on Sunset Ave. The landscape of the Oak, Magnolia, and Cedar trees with a backdrop of the Bay makes this an ideal resting place. The cemetery is rich in history of those [...]
Cruisin’ the Coast Returns Oct. 11
October 6th, 2012 | Posted in News |Press Release October 4, 2012 – for immediate release Cruisin’ the Coast will return to Ocean Springs October 11-13. The coast-wide event will be from October 7-14. This year’s theme is “Sweet 16,” in honor of Cruisin’s 16th anniversary. Certain streets will be closed from 6:00 am – 6:00 pm on Thursday, 6:00 am [...]
Homecoming Closet Sale 9/8/12
September 7th, 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. September 7, 2012 – for immediate release The City of Ocean Springs’ Mayor’s Youth Council, in conjunction with the Junior Auxiliary of Biloxi/Ocean Springs, will hold a [...]
Tue & Wed Storms Due to Isaac
September 6th, 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. September 6, 2012 – for immediate release The Federal Emergency Management Agency and Mississippi Emergency Management Agency have confirmed that the inclement weather experienced across the Gulf [...]
OS Flood Update 9/5/12
September 5th, 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. September 5, 2012 – for immediate release The City of Ocean Springs Public Works employees have been hard at work since early this morning cleaning storm [...]
OS Isaac Update 2 8/30/12
August 30th, 2012 | Posted in News |Press Release August 30, 2012 – for immediate release Ocean Springs officials and personnel met at noon today for a weather and safety briefing. The feeder bands affecting the city have passed, although residents should remain on alert through the early evening. Curfew is no longer in effect. The water has receded on all of [...]
Isaac Updates for 8/30/12
August 30th, 2012 | Posted in News |August 30, 2012 – for immediate release As a result of the heavy rains and winds, city personnel reported to the Emergency Operations Center instead of City Hall this morning. City Hall will remain closed until further notice. All phone lines have been forwarded to the EOC, and will be manned throughout the day. Residents [...]
OS Curfew/School Updates 8.29.12
August 29th, 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. August 29, 2012 – for immediate release The City of Ocean Springs will reinstate the curfew for tonight, starting at 10:00 pm through 5:00 am tomorrow morning [...]
OS Extends Curfew to Noon
August 29th, 2012 | Posted in News |Press Release August 29, 2012 – for immediate release City officials have decided to follow Jackson County’s suit, and have extended the curfew to 12:00 noon. High tide will occur around 10:00 am and should recede shortly thereafter. New road closures include: -Gollott Road -Cumberland Road -Eagle Point -Eagle Nest -Forrest Hill -Hudson Road As [...]
City of Ocean Springs Evacuation and Flood Information
August 27th, 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. August 27, 2012 – for immediate release The Mayor and Board of Aldermen met with personnel and school officials today at 2:00 to discuss implications of Tropical [...]
OS Declares Emergency
August 26th, 2012 | Posted in News |Mayor Connie Moran and the Board of Aldermen have officially declared a state of emergency in the City of Ocean Springs in preparation for Tropical Storm Isaac. At 4:00 pm today, Isaac was located at 24.2 N and 82.3 W with sustained winds of 60 mph, moving at 16 mph. It is expected to be [...]
City of Ocean Springs Steadily Improving Water/Sewer/Drainage
August 14th, 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. August 14, 2012 – for immediate release The City of Ocean Springs Department of Public Works is making steady progress in addressing drainage issues throughout the City, [...]
New Traffic Signal at Public Safety Complex
August 10th, 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. August 10, 2012 – for immediate release City of Ocean Springs Installing New Traffic Signals at Public Safety Complex The City of Ocean Springs, in partnership [...]
OSFD Offering Free Smoke Detectors and Installations to Ocean Springs Residents
August 3rd, 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. August 3, 2012 – for immediate release Ocean Springs, MS: The Ocean Springs Fire Department will be giving away and installing free smoke detectors to residents of [...]
City of OS and MDOT Partnership Provides New Road Signage
July 26th, 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. July 26, 2012 – for immediate release The City of Ocean Springs recently acquired new signage at the major intersections along Bienville Blvd. through the City. The [...]
Weather Update 7/20/12
July 20th, 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. Public Works Currently Working to Control Water Levels The City of Ocean Springs has experienced over 2” of rain in the last two-hour period, and 3” in [...]
Independence Day Celebration
June 29th, 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. June 29, 2012: for immediate release OS Will Celebrate Independence Day with Fireworks and Rosco Bandana Concert on July 3 The City of Ocean Springs will hold [...]
OS Board, Commission Openings
June 11th, 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. June 11, 2012: for immediate release Ocean Springs, MS—The City of Ocean Springs is accepting applications from city residents for potential appointments to a variety of boards [...]
Ocean Springs Sports Complex Ribbon Cutting
June 4th, 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. June 4, 2012: for immediate release Ocean Springs, MS: The City of Ocean Springs invites the public to attend a ribbon cutting for the new Ocean Springs [...]
Dewey Ave. Police Station Under Renovation
May 24th, 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. May 24, 2012 – for immediate release Ocean Springs, MS – The City of Ocean Springs’ plans to renovate the old Police Department located on Dewey Avenue [...]
OS Relay for Life Friday, May 18
May 16th, 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. May 16, 2012 – for immediate release Ocean Springs, MS – The Ocean Springs Relay for Life will take place this Friday from 6:00 p.m. to 6:00 [...]
Entrepreneurs’ Workshop, May 16
May 11th, 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. May 5, 2012 – for immediate release Free Workshop for Small Businesses, Aspiring Entrepreneurs to be held May 16 in Ocean Springs Ocean Springs, MS – The [...]
Senior Citizens’ Health Fair Wednesday, May 16
May 11th, 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. May 9, 2012 – for immediate release Ocean Springs, MS – Saad Healthcare, in partnership with Singing River Health Systems, the Jackson County Civic Action Committee, and [...]
Public Comment on O.S. Noise Ordinance Invited May 15
May 8th, 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. May 8, 2012 – for immediate release The Board of Aldermen will hear public comments on the proposed noise ordinance at their next recessed meeting scheduled for [...]
Draft of Proposed Noise Ordinance
April 23rd, 2012 | Posted in News |AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 15, ARTICLE 13, SECTION 1 OF THE OCEAN SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE TO REGULATE AMPLIFIED SOUND IN COMMERCIALLY ZONED DISTRICTS WHEREAS, the City of Ocean Springs did adopt an Ordinance in 2007 and Unreasonable Noise and Vibration; and WHEREAS, the City of Ocean Springs seeks to regulate the auditory environment for aesthetic [...]
Celebrate OS History with a Weekend of Discovery
April 20th, 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. April 20, 2012 – for immediate release Celebrate OS History with a Weekend of Discovery: Historic Iberville “Marker” in OS for 1699 Landing! Ocean Springs, MS – [...]
Earth Day Celebration and Activities Set for Ocean Springs
April 20th, 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. April 17, 2011 – for immediate release Ocean Springs, MS – An Earth Day community-wide picnic and Front Beach clean-up are scheduled for Saturday, April 21. The [...]
Government Street Signalization Project Underway
April 9th, 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. April 5, 2012 – for immediate release The City of Ocean Springs has begun the Government Street Signalization project, which will drastically improve the flow of traffic [...]
Shearwater Park Now Under Construction
April 9th, 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. April 3, 2012 – for immediate release The City of Ocean Springs is making progress on the new Shearwater Park. Construction began this week, and it is [...]
OSFD Begins Hydrant Testing Monday, April 2
March 29th, 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. March 29, 2012 – for immediate release Ocean Springs, MS – The Ocean Springs Fire Department will begin testing fire hydrants throughout the city as part of [...]
Boat Launch Available to Public in Ocean Springs
March 16th, 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. March 16, 2012 – for immediate release The boat launch at the USM Gulf Coast Research Laboratory is now open to the public on weekends through the [...]
Mayor’s Youth Council to Hold Prom Closet Sale Saturday, 3/17/2012
March 14th, 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. March 14, 2012 – for immediate release Ocean Springs, MS— The City of Ocean Springs’ Mayor’s Youth Council will hold a Prom Closet Sale on Saturday, March [...]
Mayor’s Youth Council Blood Drive, Monday 3/5/2012
March 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. March 1, 2012 – for immediate release Mayor’s Youth Council to Hold Blood Drive Monday, March 5 Ocean Springs, MS— The City of Ocean Springs’ Mayor’s Youth [...]
City to Celebrate Arbor Day Saturday, February 25
February 23rd, 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. February 23, 2012 – for immediate release City to Celebrate Arbor Day Saturday, February 25 Ocean Springs, MS—City officials and the Ocean Springs Garden Club will [...]
Halstead Road Tennis Pavilion Ribbon Cutting 2/10/12 at 4:00
February 15th, 2012 | Posted in News |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. February 6, 2012: for immediate release Ocean Springs, MS: The City of Ocean Springs will hold a ribbon cutting for the Halstead Road Tennis Courts Pavilion on Friday, February [...]
Unofficial Election Results Determine That Bobby Cox Will Be
February 15th, 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. February 7, 2012: for immediate release Ocean Springs, MS: The unofficial election results have determined that Bobby Cox will be the new Alderman At [...]
Bobby Cox to Be Sworn In Tonight at 6:00 at City Hall
February 8th, 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. February 8, 2012: for immediate release Ocean Springs, MS: The City of Ocean Springs will swear in Bobby Cox as the new Alderman At Large at 6:00 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 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, [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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,” [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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. [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
