News Archives
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 [...]
City Planner Prepares for Front Beach Drainage Phase
February 19th, 2010 | Posted in News |Ocean Springs, MS – City Planner Eric Meyer says the days of standing pools of water on Front Beach, surrounding the $2.2 million Front Beach path project are soon over. Project Engineers with Brown and Mitchell are scheduled to present the drainage phase of the project to the Mayor and Board of Aldermen at the [...]
State of the City Address, IP/Viking Culinary Arts Cafe’ Opening on 2/26 at the Mary C.
February 17th, 2010 | Posted in News |Ocean Springs, MS – Mayor Connie Moran will deliver the State of the City Address on Friday, February 26 at 5:30 p.m. at the Mary C. O’Keefe Cultural Arts Center, 1600 Government Street. The State of the City Address coincides with the public open house for the much anticipated IP/Viking Culinary Arts Cafe’. The cafe’ [...]
Church Provides Shelter for Friday Night
February 12th, 2010 | Posted in News |Ocean Springs, MS – Emmanuel Baptist Church, 401 Holcomb Boulevard in Ocean Springs will again offer overnight shelter from the inclement weather beginning at 5 p.m. today. This is a temporary shelter; provisions have not been made for pets or severe needs.
For more information about the shelter, contact Kim Bouler, Director of Emergency Management for [...]
OS Church Provides Overnight Shelter
February 11th, 2010 | Posted in News |Ocean Springs, MS – Emmanuel Baptist Church, 401 Holcomb Boulevard in Ocean Springs will offer overnight shelter from the inclement weather beginning at 5 p.m. today. This is a temporary shelter; provisions have not been made for pets or severe needs.
For more information about this shelter, contact Kim Bouler, Director of Emergency Management for the [...]
DMR Rules on East Beach Sidewalk
February 9th, 2010 | Posted in News |Ocean Springs, MS – The Department of Marine Resources (DMR) Commission met today and unanimously approved the wetland permit necessary to construct a sidewalk on East Beach. Last year the city was awarded a $595,000 grant through MDOT as part of the American Recovery & Reinvestment Act. The grant will fund construction of a concrete [...]
Holley Receives Scholarship for Economic Development Training
February 4th, 2010 | Posted in News |Ocean Springs, MS – Kristen Holley, Project Coordinator for The City of Ocean Springs, has received a scholarship from the Mississippi Economic Development Council, Inc. to attend the University of Oklahoma Economic Development Institute in Indianapolis, IN.
Funding for the MEDC Economic/Community Development Scholarship program is provided by the Mississippi Economic Development Council, Inc., Mississippi Development [...]
City to Celebrate Arbor Day by Giving Away Trees
February 4th, 2010 | Posted in News |Ocean Springs, MS – On Saturday, February 20 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; handicapped parking is [...]
Clerk’s Staff Celebrates Saints Fever
January 29th, 2010 | Posted in News |OS Parks & Leisure Summer Camp Sets Registration Date
January 27th, 2010 | Posted in News |Ocean Springs, MS – Summer Camp registration for children ages 5 – 12 will begin March 22 for children already enrolled in the city’s Parks & Leisure After School Care Program. April 5 is the registration date for children new to the program. Both registrations will take place at the Parks & Leisure Building, 400 [...]
Youth Council Receives Voter Registration Information
January 22nd, 2010 | Posted in News |Ocean Springs, MS – Marie Starr, Administrative Clerk with the Tax Collector Department for the City of Ocean Springs, met with members of the Mayor’s Youth Council on January 21 for a presentation on voter registration at City Hall. Ms. Starr has been registering voters for over 15 years.
OS Parks & Leisure Offers Weight Loss Program
January 22nd, 2010 | Posted in News |Ocean Springs, MS – Adults looking for motivation and encouragement in weight loss met at the City’s Parks and Leisure Department building last night to begin a 12 week weight loss program.
The Ocean Springs 1699 12 Week Weight Loss Challenge will offer weekly private weigh-ins and lessons on health, nutrition, and exercise. According to Wellness [...]
OS Sponsors City-Wide Blood Drive at City Hall
January 21st, 2010 | Posted in News |Ocean Springs, MS – The City of Ocean Springs with the Mayor’s Youth Council will host a city-wide blood drive on Friday, February 5, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. at City Hall, 1018 Porter Avenue
The blood drive is being directed by the Blood Center. The Blood Center is the sole provider of blood products to [...]
BOA Rescinds 2007 Decision on Harbor Landing
January 20th, 2010 | Posted in News |Ocean Springs, MS – At tonight’s Mayor and Board of Aldermen meeting, city officials repealed a 2007 decision that allowed the Harbor Landing, a local restaurant and marine supplier located in the historic Ocean Springs Harbor, to operate under special restrictions.
The State Court of Appeals ruled that “although the City found such a proposed use [...]
OS Resident Janice Hilton Sworn in as City Deputy Clerk
January 20th, 2010 | Posted in News |Ocean Springs, MS – Ocean Springs resident Janice Hilton was sworn in as Deputy Clerk for the City of Ocean Springs at tonight’s Mayor and Board of Aldermen meeting. Ms. Hilton has served as an administrative clerk in the Tax Collector Department for the city. To prepare for her position as Deputy Clerk, she is [...]
City of Ocean Springs Forms Economic Development Council
January 20th, 2010 | Posted in News |Ocean Springs, MS – In an effort to enhance recruitment and expansion of businessess in Ocean Springs, the Board of Aldermen named six local residents as members of the newly formed Economic Development Council at tonight’s Mayor and Board of Aldermen meeting.
Serving on the City of Ocean Springs Economic Development Council are: Sam Alsgood, Jr., [...]
OS Begins Mardi Gras Season with Elks Parade on January 30
January 14th, 2010 | Posted in News |Ocean Springs, MS – On January 30, at approximately 1 p.m. the Ocean Springs Elks Parade will roll in the Mardi Gras season in Ocean Springs. Staging for the parade begins at 9 a.m. at Jackson Avenue and Front Beach Drive. Streets in the designated parade route will officially close as 12/noon.
The designated route for [...]
City of OS Accepting Applications for School Board Openings
January 7th, 2010 | Posted in News |Ocean Springs, MS – The City of Ocean Springs is accepting applications from local citizens for potential appointments to the Ocean Springs School District, School Board. Individuals who are interested should submit a completed Candidate Profile by January 28, by 5 p.m. to the Office of the Mayor at City Hall, 1018 Porter Avenue.
Candidate Profile [...]
OS Board of Aldermen Approve Annexation Ordinance
December 28th, 2009 | Posted in News |Ocean Springs, MS – At the December 15 meeting of the Mayor and Board of Aldermen, the board approved adoption of an ordinance beginning annexation proceedings on approximately 11.6 square miles in the unincorporated areas of Highway 57 and Interstate 10, adjacent to the existing city limits. Approximately 1,500 people currently reside in the proposed [...]
City of Ocean Springs and School District Partner with Beau Rivage for Food Drive
December 3rd, 2009 | Posted in News |Ocean Springs, MS – In an effort to restock the food pantry at Lord is My Help following the Thanksgiving holidays, the City of Ocean Springs, Ocean Springs School District and the Beau Rivage Casino have partnered for a city-wide food drive from now until December 18. Liz Buchanan, Office Manager for Maintenance and Transportation [...]
City Awards Bids for Public Safety Center
December 2nd, 2009 | Posted in News |Ocean Springs, MS – At tonight’s Mayor and Board of Aldermen meeting, the Board awarded bids to GM&R Construction Co., Inc. and Gulf Construction Co., Inc. for total construction cost of $6,592,680 for the city’s first public safety center.
The Ocean Springs Public Safety Center will encompass two facilities totaling 38,500 square feet, located adjacent to [...]
OSPD Officers Graduate from University Training Programs
November 30th, 2009 | Posted in News |Ocean Springs, MS – Three officers with the Ocean Springs Police Department, Lt. Bucky Harris, Lt. Vincent Spiriti, and Lt. John Flowers have recently graduated from the Northwestern University School of Police Staff and Command program. Lt. Steven Futral and Lt. Chris Wise are currently receiving training and will graduate in December. Patrolman Matthew Morvant [...]
OS StreetScape Project Moves to Government & MLK Intersection
November 23rd, 2009 | Posted in News |Ocean Springs, MS – Construction for the city’s Downtown StreetScape Project will move to the intersection of Government Street and Martin Luther King, Jr. Avenue on Wednesday, December 2. While business hours of merchants located in that area will not be affected by construction, motorists should prepare to take a detour as directed by street [...]
Santa Claus is Coming to Town December 3
November 20th, 2009 | Posted in News |Ocean Springs, MS – Santa Claus is coming to town! The City of Ocean Springs annual Christmas tree lighting event in Marshall Park on Thursday, December 3, 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 [...]
OS Resident Donates Handmade Teddy Bears to OSPD
November 18th, 2009 | Posted in News |Ocean Springs, MS – Jackie McIntosh, a resident of Villa Maria Retirement Apartments in Ocean Springs, delivered 30 handmade teddy bears to Police Chief Lionel Cothern at tonight’s Mayor and Board of Aldermen meeting. The teddy bears will be kept in OSPD patrol cars to be later given to traumatized children.
The teddy bears were made [...]
City Prepares for Approaching Storm
November 9th, 2009 | Posted in News |Ocean Springs, MS – The City of Ocean Springs issued a proclamation affirming the existence of a local emergency due to Tropical Storm Ida. The proclamation allows city departments to begin discharging their emergency responsibilities as stated in the City Emergency Operations Plan. By declaring the existence of a local emergency, the city may provide [...]
Depot Parking Lot Woes Replaced With Improved Amenities, Aesthetically-Pleasing Lot for Anderson Fest
November 5th, 2009 | Posted in News |Ocean Springs, MS – Despite a month of monsoon-like rains and community angst with the removal of trees in this historic Tree City, the major construction and landscaping of the Depot parking lot in Ocean Springs is near completion – just in time for the annual Peter Anderson Festival this weekend. The Depot serves as [...]
OS Board of Aldermen Accepts MDOT Memorandum Agreement for New Bridge Park
November 4th, 2009 | Posted in News |Ocean Springs, MS – Biloxi Bay Bridge walkers will soon enjoy a new park at the foot of the bridge in Ocean Springs, thanks to an economic stimulus project managed by MDOT. The Ocean Springs Board of Aldermen unanimously accepted the memorandum of agreement with MDOT for the half million dollar project at Tuesday night’s [...]
JC Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day, Nov. 14
October 27th, 2009 | Posted in News |Ocean Springs, MS – A one day event for the proper disposal of household hazardous waste in Jackson County has been set for Saturday, November 14, 8 a.m. – 12/noon at the Singing River Mall parking lot, Highway 90, in Gautier.
Jackson County residents are encouraged to bring unused or left over portions of products containing [...]
MYC Attends Board of Aldermen Meeting
October 23rd, 2009 | Posted in News |Members of the Mayor’s Youth Council for 2009-2010 attended their first Mayor and Board of Aldermen meeting on Tuesday, October 20.
Domestic Violence Prevention Month, Oct. 2009
October 21st, 2009 | Posted in News |OS Board of Aldermen Accepts Culinary Arts Cafe’ Business Plan; Cafe’ Opening Set for December
October 21st, 2009 | Posted in News |Ocean Springs, MS – The Mary C. O’Keefe Culinary Arts Cafe’, a joint business venture between the City of Ocean Springs and the IP Casino Resort & Spa, is a step closer to opening, following the acceptance of a business plan by the Ocean Springs Board of Aldermen at Tuesday night’s Board meeting.
The Culinary Arts [...]
Annual Fire Prevention Week Parade Set for Saturday in OS
October 13th, 2009 | Posted in News |Ocean Springs, MS – On Saturday, October 17, the Ocean Springs Fire Department will host its annual Fire Prevention Week Parade to promote fire safety and prevention. The parade will start at 1:00 p.m. at the corner of Washington Avenue and Porter Avenue.
The public is encouraged to attend a safety presentation prior to the start [...]
Bronze Sculpture of Iberville Arrives at Permanent Home in Ocean Springs’ Fort Maurepas Park
October 13th, 2009 | Posted in News |Ocean Springs, MS – The true to life bronze sculpture of founding father and French Canadian explorer, Pierre LeMoyne Sieur d’Iberville arrived today, soon to make Ocean Springs historic Fort Maurepas park his permanent home.
The statue will receive its official welcome on Saturday, October 24, 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m., when Fort Maurepas Park has [...]
Grand Opening for Historic Fort Maurepas Park Set for October 24
October 5th, 2009 | Posted in News |Ocean Springs, MS – The City of Ocean Springs will celebrate the grand opening of historic Fort Maurepas Park with fireworks, music, and a formal ceremony on Saturday, October 24, 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. on Front Beach Drive.
The 20-minute fireworks display will begin at 7:00 p.m.
The public is invited to attend the event as city, [...]
OS Fire Department Prepares for National Fire Prevention Week
October 1st, 2009 | Posted in News |Ocean Springs, MS – The Ocean Springs Fire Department is preparing for National Fire Prevention Week, October 4 – 10, 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 17 at 1:00 p.m., at the [...]
City of OS Announces Mayor’s Youth Council for 2009-2010
September 24th, 2009 | Posted in News |Ocean Springs, MS – The City of Ocean Springs, in partnership with Ocean Springs High School, has chosen 25 high school students to serve on the 2009-2010 Mayor’s Youth Council. Modeled after the Mississippi Municipal League Youth Services, council members will serve as city ambassadors at city events, volunteer with various city departments, develop community [...]
OS Turns Dirt on $2.2 Million Front Beach Project
September 24th, 2009 | Posted in News |Ocean Springs, MS – Construction has begun on the $2.2 million Front Beach path project in Ocean Springs. Funding is through a Community Development Block Grant and hurricane replacements costs from Federal Highway Emergency Relief Funds.
“We have had a great deal of public input on this project, and the Board of Aldermen and I are [...]
OS PW Completes Water Line for USM GCRL Cedar Point Expansion
September 21st, 2009 | Posted in News |Ocean Springs, MS – A new water line will soon supply the University of Southern Mississippi Gulf Coast Research Lab’s Cedar Point expansion site, thanks to work completed by the City of Ocean Springs Public Works Department. The department made a six inch tap on a water main under Park Road in Gulf Islands National [...]
City of OS Adopts FY 2010 Budget; Reduces Millage by 8 Percent
September 16th, 2009 | Posted in News |Ocean Springs, MS – Property owners in Ocean Springs will soon see an eight percent reduction in their property tax as part of the new Fiscal Year 2009-2010 budget adopted Tuesday night at the Mayor and Board of Aldermen meeting. The reduction of two mils amounts to approximately $320,000 and will reduce the amount of [...]
OS Begins City-Wide Sidewalk Improvements
September 4th, 2009 | Posted in News |Ocean Springs, MS – New and improved sidewalks and street panels are currently in construction throughout the City of Ocean Springs. Funded through the City of Ocean Springs Public Works Department, construction crews have begun improvement projects on 12 streets in the city.
Sidewalk and/or street panel replacements are being completed on the following streets: Jackson [...]
City of OS Sets 2009-2010 Budget, Reduces Property Tax
September 4th, 2009 | Posted in News |Ocean Springs, MS – Ocean Springs property owners will see a reduction of two mils in their city property tax, which amounts to an 8% decrease from 23.83 to 21.83 mils. The current value of one mil is approximately $160,000.
The Board of Aldermen approved the reduction along with others in the city’s 2009-2010 budget at [...]
OSFD Begins Annual Fire Hydrant Testing
September 4th, 2009 | Posted in News |Ocean Springs, MS – The Ocean Springs Fire Department is currently testing fire hydrants throughout the city as part of its annual safety check for equipment. 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 supplied to their homes. [...]
Amateur Radio Operators Provide Emergency Communications When All Else Fails
September 2nd, 2009 | Posted in News |Ocean Springs, MS – When all commercial equipment fails in the event of an emergency in Ocean Springs, the Jackson County Amateur Radio Association, JCARA, will provide communication in and out of the city with their network of volunteers. Members of JCARA are currently working with the city’s Emergency Management in securing equipment and testing [...]
OS Gateway Oak Diseased, Stressed; Board Accepts Tree Committee Recommendation for Removal
September 2nd, 2009 | Posted in News |Ocean Springs, MS – The City of Ocean Springs Tree Committee, under the leadership of city arborist Murville Alleman, has recommended the removal of the city’s gateway Oak Tree due to disease and stress. At Tuesday night’s Mayor and Board of Aldermen meeting, the committee’s report was accepted by the Board along with the recommendation [...]
OS Parks & Leisure Pottery Program Celebrates 10th Anniversary with Student Pottery Sale
September 1st, 2009 | Posted in News |Ocean Springs, MS – Students with the City of Ocean Springs Parks and Leisure Services Pottery Program will be celebrating the program’s 10-year anniversary this fall with a special student pottery sale as part of the Mary C. O’Keefe Cultural Center’s First Saturday Art Market. The show will be held October 3 on the grounds [...]
Downtown StreetScape Update for Aug. 28
August 28th, 2009 | Posted in News |Week in Review, August 24 – 28
During the week of August 24 – 28, ValleyCrest Construction and Compton Engineering began construction preparation at the Depot Parking Lot by planning signage for affected areas, coordinating the blocking of the two parking lot entrances off Washington Avenue, placing of material and equipment, and planning for the survey [...]
City of OS Leases Water Front Property for Public Access
August 27th, 2009 | Posted in News |Ocean Springs, MS – The City of Ocean Springs has signed a six month lease with Front Beach property owner Earl Fayard, owner of the former Ocean Springs Seafood Factory, an icon on Ocean Springs Front Beach at the foot of Jackson Avenue until it was destroyed by Hurricane Katrina in 2005. City officials hope [...]
City of OS Announces Openings for Mayor’s Youth Council
August 3rd, 2009 | 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 2009-2010 Mayor’s Youth Council. Applications are available beginning August 12 for juniors and seniors interested in city government and community service.
A representative for the Mayor’s Youth Council will be available [...]
City of OS Forms Beautification Committee to Address Litter, Lot Clearing
July 31st, 2009 | Posted in News |Ocean Springs, MS – The Ocean Springs Board of Aldermen has formed an advisory committee to address litter, lot cleaning, city-wide beautification, and other issues and ordinances that affect quality of life for residents.
Comprised of local citizens representing the six wards of Ocean Springs and other strategic corridors in the city’s development, the Beautification Committee [...]
Ocean Springs Offers Diverse Opportunities for Citizens to Participate on Boards, Commissions
July 27th, 2009 | 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 August 7 to the Office of the Mayor at City Hall, 1018 Porter Avenue.
Cadidate Profile forms for boards and [...]
OS Receives High Rating for Building Codes and Enforcement by MS State Rating Bureau
July 27th, 2009 | Posted in News |Ocean Springs, MS – The City of Ocean Springs has received a Building Code Effectiveness Grading Classification of 5 for 1 and 2 family residential property and 5 for commercial and industrial property. Because of the improved rating, Ocean Springs has the potential for less damage during natural hazards resulting in lower insured losses and [...]
Ponson Named New Fire Chief for City of Ocean Springs
July 22nd, 2009 | Posted in News |Ocean Springs, MS – Jeffrey Ponson, a 27-year veteran firefighter with the Ocean Springs Fire Department, was named Fire Chief, OSFD following action by the Mayor and Board of Aldermen at the July 21 meeting.
Chief Ponson has been serving as Deputy Chief for two years with the department. Prior, he served as Battalion Chief, in [...]
Portions of Front Beach Drive to Close July 27 – 31
July 21st, 2009 | Posted in News |Ocean Springs, MS – Due to construction at Fort Maurepas, Front Beach Drive from Jackson Avenue to Washington Avenue will be closed beginning at 7 A.M. on Monday, July 27 through 5 P.M. on Friday, July 31.
Louis Chosen for Dreyfus Community Service Award and Youth Council Scholarship
July 8th, 2009 | Posted in News |Ocean Springs, MS – Ocean Springs High School graduate and Mayor’s Youth Council member Deetra Louis has been selected to receive the 2009 Tommy Dreyfus Community Service Award and Youth Council Scholarship. The $1,000 scholarship fund will be used to pay college tuition.
Miss Louis was chosen for her recent work with the Mayor’s Youth Council [...]
OS Parks & Leisure Offers Football, Cheerleading Registrations
June 30th, 2009 | Posted in News |Ocean Springs, MS – The City of Ocean Springs – Parks & Leisure Services will offer two days for football, flag football, and cheerleading registrations on August 1 and August 8, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the Parks & Leisure Building, 400 Alice Street.
The cost to participate in football is $85; $55 for flag football, [...]
OS Public Works Paves Way for Improved Parking for Bridge Walkers
June 26th, 2009 | Posted in News |Ocean Springs, MS – The Mississippi Coast’s most popular exercise venue, the Biloxi Bay Bridge, will soon see upgrades for Ocean Springs walkers with a 25 ft. x 400 ft. paved parking surface along Porter Avenue from the Beach Mini-Mart to Front Beach. Construction for the parking lot is expected to begin Monday, June 29.
City [...]
OSPD Issues Traffic and Parking Advisories to Ease Congestion for July 4
June 26th, 2009 | Posted in News |Ocean Springs, MS – Following the June 25 decision by the City of Ocean Springs Board of Aldermen, parking for July 4 along East Beach will be along the sea wall facing easterly. One way traffic will be enforced from Shearwater Drive to Halstead Road beginning at 5 p.m. until 11 p.m. on July 4 [...]
OSPD to Enforce Beach Parking and Safety Rules
June 25th, 2009 | Posted in News |Ocean Springs, MS – Due to an increase in littering and violations of the city ordinances on East Beach and Front Beach, the Ocean Springs Police Department will increase patrols and begin issuing citations to violators.
“During the summer months, Ocean Springs Traffic Division will increase their presence on East Beach and Front Beach and advise [...]
Renowed Sculptor Prepares Bronze Statue of Iberville for September Delivery at Ocean Springs’ Fort Maurepas
June 25th, 2009 | Posted in News |Ocean Springs, MS – A true to life sculpture of founding father and French Canadian explorer, Pierre LeMoyne Sieur d’Iberville will greet visitors to Ocean Springs’ historic Fort Maurepas beginning in late September, thanks to the work of local citizens and funding sources.
Following the April 20, 2009 decision by the City of Ocean Springs Board [...]
OSPD Implements Neighborhood Watch Program
June 24th, 2009 | Posted in News |Ocean Springs, MS – The Ocean Springs Police Department – Police Reserves will begin implementing the crime prevention program, Neighborhood Watch beginning in late June. The successful anticrime program is returning after several years of absence due to a recent increase in auto and home burglaries.
According to Ken Wilson, Director of OSPD Police Reserves, the [...]
Swearing-In Ceremony for Ocean Springs Mayor and Board of Aldermen Set for July 1
June 22nd, 2009 | Posted in News |Ocean Springs, MS – The public is invited to attend the official swearing-in ceremony for the City of Ocean Springs Mayor and Board of Aldermen on Wednesday, July 1 at 6 p.m. at the Ocean Springs Community Center, 512 Washington Avenue.
The oath of office will be administered by Judge G. Charles Bordis IV. Mr. Marco [...]
Celebrate Independence Day with Fireworks on Front Beach
June 22nd, 2009 | Posted in News |Ocean Springs, MS – The City of Ocean Springs Parks & Leisure Services is offering a fireworks display to celebrate July 4 beginning at approximately 8:40 p.m. The fireworks show may be viewed from anywhere along Front Beach and western portions of East Beach.
As an added safety precaution on the beach, the Ocean Springs Police [...]
Ocean Springs Offers Diverse Opportunities for Citizens to Participate on Boards, Commissions
June 9th, 2009 | 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 25 to the Office of the Mayor at City Hall, 1018 Porter Avenue.
The City of Ocean Springs has [...]
Public Invited to Review City’s Draft Comprehensive Plan
June 8th, 2009 | Posted in News |Ocean Springs, MS – The public is encouraged to review and comment on the City of Ocean Springs draft Comprehensive Plan on Tuesday, June 9, at 6 p.m. in the Board Room at City Hall, 1018 Porter Avenue.
“The Comprehensive Plan is primarily a long-range statement of vision, goals, and objectives,” said Eric Meyer, Director of [...]
Public Works Employee Qualifies for Round 1 Home Purchase Program through OS REACH Program
May 29th, 2009 | Posted in News |Homeowner Scott Smajd
Ocean Springs, MS – Scott Smajd, an employee with the City of Ocean Springs Public Works Department, is a homeowner thanks to the city’s Reach program, Regional Employer Assisted Collaboration for Housing. Funding for the home ownership program designed for public sector employees, teachers and nonprofit employees in Jackson County is funded through [...]
