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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 [...]
Local Business Donations Appreciated During Search and Rescue
May 22nd, 2009 | Posted in News |Ocean Springs, MS - The City of Ocean Springs Police Department would like to thank the local businesses that donated food and beverage during the recent Search and Rescue mission for its officers and two residents.
The following local businesses offered their services: McAlister’s Deli - Ocean Springs, Hartz Chicken - Ocean Springs, Honey Baked Ham [...]
Groundbreaking Ceremony for Public Safety Facility Set for May 27
May 19th, 2009 | Posted in News |Ocean Springs, MS - The public is invited to join state and city officials in a groundbreaking ceremony for the Public Safety Facility on Wednesday, May 27, at 2 p.m. at the facility site adjacent to the Ocean Springs Civic Center, 3730 Bienville Boulevard. Parking for the event is available to the rear of the [...]
OS Mayor and BOA Recess Meeting Scheduled for Monday, May 18
May 14th, 2009 | Posted in News |Ocean Springs, MS - Due to City Hall being used as a poll site for the run-off election on Tuesday, May 19, the City of Ocean Springs Mayor and Board of Aldermen Recess Meeting will be held on Monday, May 18, at 6 p.m. at the City of Ocean Springs Community Center, 512 Washington Avenue.
Tree Giveaway Scheduled for May 29 for OS Residents
May 8th, 2009 | Posted in News |Ocean Springs, MS - A limited number of trees will be given away on Friday, May 29, 10 a.m. - 12/noon at the Ocean Springs Civic Center near the water tower. Ocean Springs residents may choose from Shumard Oak or Red Oak. The trees are approximately 6 feet tall and should be planted as soon [...]
Smith Appointed to Ocean Springs School Board
May 8th, 2009 | Posted in News |Ocean Springs, MS - Attorney and local resident Michelle Smith was selected to serve on the Ocean Springs School Board following approval by the Board of Aldermen at the May 6 Mayor and Board of Aldermen meeting.
In Mrs. Smith’s application to the Board, she noted her strengths as a former CPA and practicing attorney in [...]
City Proclaims Public Works Week, May 17 - 23
May 7th, 2009 | Posted in News |City of OS Participates in Special Olympics Golf Tournament
May 5th, 2009 | Posted in News |Ocean Springs, MS - Representatives for the City of Ocean Springs Public Works Department and Police Department participated in the Fourth Annual Special Olympics Torch Run Benefit Golf Tournament on April 24 at Gulf Hills.
Representing Public Works was Gerald Groue, John Edwards, Johnny Groue, and Paul Rivers. Representing OSPD was Mark Dunston, George Mulvaney, Chuck [...]
OS Water System Receives Perfect Rating From State Health Department
April 27th, 2009 | Posted in News |Ocean Springs, MS - The City of Ocean Springs Water System has received a perfect rating from the Mississippi Department of Health.
“Our system is one of the only systems in the state to receive this rating and the only one on the coast,” said Andre’ Kaufman, Director of Public Works, City of Ocean Springs. “It [...]
Dedication Ceremony for Mosaic Bridge Panels Set for May 15
April 27th, 2009 | Posted in News |Ocean Springs, MS - The public is invited to join MDOT and city officials in a dedication ceremony for the Mosaic Bridge Panels on Friday, May 15, at 3:30 p.m. at the panels’ site, adjacent to the Biloxi Bay Bridge and the Ocean Springs Yacht Club.
On April 21, mosaic artist Elizabeth Veglia installed the last of [...]
Hurricane Preparedness Expo Set for May 30
April 27th, 2009 | Posted in News |Ocean Springs, MS - Gulf Coast residents are encouraged to participate in the free Community Hurricane Preparedness Expo on Saturday, May 30, 1 p.m. - 4 p.m., at the University of Southern Mississippi Gulf Coast Research Laboratory, 703 East Beach Drive in Ocean Springs.
Key note speakers for the event include: Carolyn Nelson, Area Coordinator for [...]
Senior Health Fair Planned for May 13 in Ocean Springs
April 27th, 2009 | Posted in News |Ocean Springs, MS - The annual Spring into Wellness Health Fair for area senior citizens is set for May 13, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. at the Ocean Springs Senior Citizen Center, 514 Washington Avenue.
Sponsored by the City of Ocean Springs, Saad Health Care, Jackson County Civic Action, Ocean Springs Hospital and Singing River Hospital [...]
Earth Day Event Set for Saturday, April 25
April 20th, 2009 | Posted in News |Ocean Springs, MS - An Earth Day community-wide picnic and econology-friendly activities are scheduled for Saturday, April 25, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m., at Little Children’s Park, Washington Avenue, downtown Ocean Springs.
Sponsored by Delta Sanitation, the picnic of hamburgers, hotdogs, soft drinks and/or water, and snowballs are provided free of charge to all who attend. [...]
Ocean Springs Adopts Bicycle Suitability Plan
April 13th, 2009 | Posted in News |Ocean Springs, MS - In an effort to promote Ocean Springs as a bicyclist and pedestrian friendly community, the Mayor and Board of Aldermen recently adopted a Bicycle Suitability Report by the Gulf Regional Planning Commission. The report, funded in part by the US Department of Transporation, Federal Highway Administration, Federal Transit Administration, and MDOT, [...]
Jackson County Household Waste Collection Day Set for April 18
April 7th, 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, April 18, 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 [...]
OS Parks & Leisure Hosts Pitch, Hit & Run Competition
April 3rd, 2009 | Posted in News |Ocean Springs, MS - Ocean Springs Parks & Leisure Services will host a free Aquafina Major League Baseball Pitch, Hit & Run Competition for area youth on May 9 at 9 a.m. at Clay Boyd Fields.
Pitch, Hit & Run is the Official Skills Competition of Major League Baseball. This grassroots program is designed to provide [...]
OSFD Installing Free Smoke Alarms for Homeowners
April 3rd, 2009 | Posted in News |Ocean Springs, MS - The City of Ocean Springs Fire Department is installing free smoke alarms for Ocean Springs homeowners thanks to a $500,000 federal grant and a new safety program from the State Fire Marshall’s office.
OSFD along with other fire departments in Jackson County began installing the free smoke alarms last month.
“Mississippi is #1 [...]
OS Library Temporarily Closed for Flood Repairs
April 3rd, 2009 | Posted in News |Ocean Springs, MS - The Ocean Springs Municipal Library and its public meetings rooms are temporarily closed due to interior flooding caused by heavy rains last week. The City of Ocean Springs will begin replacing the carpet in the main area of the library. No damage was done to the book collection.
The library is tentatively scheduled [...]
OS Historical Committee Announces d’Iberville Landing Celebration
March 26th, 2009 | Posted in News |Ocean Springs, MS - The 1699 Historical Committee announces the return of the Celebration of the Landing of Pierre Le Moyne Sieur d’Iberville on Sunday, April 26 at 1 p.m. on Front Beach Drive near Fort Maurepas.
Prior to the landing, a 10:15 a.m. special Mass will be given at St. Alphonsus Catholic Church, 502 Jackson [...]
OSPD to Enforce Safety on Front and East Beaches
March 25th, 2009 | Posted in News |Ocean Springs, Ms - With warmer days approaching, human and vehicle traffic have increased on Front Beach and East Beach. As an added safety precaution on the beaches, Captain William Jackson, OSPD Traffic Division, would like to remind citizens of the beach rules posted in two location on Front Beach:
parking hours 6 a.m. until 10 [...]
City Offers Assistance for Katrina-Damaged Property
March 18th, 2009 | Posted in News |Ocean Springs, MS - The City of Ocean Springs is asking property owners who have difficulties in cleaning Katrina-damaged property and/or structures, to call the city’s Building Department for assistance in meeting the current ordinance in making their properties compliant.
“We recognized that it has been more than three years since the devastation of Hurricane Katrina [...]
City Improves Bicycle Route
March 9th, 2009 | Posted in News |Ocean Springs, MS - Members of the Gulf Coast Bicycle Club recently met with Mayor Moran, Alderman-at-Large Julia Weaver, and Alderman Greg Denyer at a luncheon at Gulf Islands National Seashore. The group was celebrating the improved bicycle route between the city and the National Seashore Park; the route is part of the “Live Oak [...]
OS Water, Sewage Expansion Groundbreaking Set for March 10
March 5th, 2009 | Posted in News |Ocean Springs, MS - Citizens are invited to join state and local officials in a groundbreaking ceremony for the east Ocean Springs water, sewage expansion project on March 10, 3:30 p.m., at 4505 Bienville Blvd. Special guest for the event is Ms. Trudy Fisher, Executive Director of MS DEQ.
Parking for the event will be at [...]
Youth Council Sponsors Free Event for Teens and Families
March 5th, 2009 | Posted in News |Ocean Springs, MS - An afternoon of live entertainment and motivational speakers is being offered to area teens and their families on Saturday, March 28, 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. at the Mary C. O’Keefe Cultural Arts Center, 1600 Government Street in Ocean Springs.
Hosted by the Mayor’s Youth Council, the Triple Threat Jump-Off! is the [...]
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony, Beach Festivities Set for McPhearson, Jr. Pier
March 5th, 2009 | Posted in News |Ocean Springs, MS - The public is invited to join city officials in the ribbon cutting ceremony for the Chester M. McPhearson, Jr. Pier on Front Beach Drive, Saturday, March 21, 2 p.m. - 4 pm.
The pier is named in honor of civic leader and businessman, Chester M. McPhearson, Jr. Mr. McPhearson served as Ocean [...]
Youth Council Member Treats Seniors to Valentine’s Day Party
February 13th, 2009 | Posted in News |Ocean Springs, MS - Hallie Darphin, an OSHS senior and Mayor’s Youth Council member, hosted seniors with a special Valentine’s Day party at the Ocean Springs Senior Citizen Center on Friday.
David Bella, Michael Reynolds and Andy Hills, OSHS students, served as escorts during the party, serving food, taking pictures, and giving all ladies present red [...]
Roads in Ocean Springs Scheduled for Repairs Beginning Feb. 16
February 11th, 2009 | Posted in News |Ocean Springs, MS - The City of Ocean Springs will begin base repairs and asphalt overlay on eight different roads beginning Monday, February 16, thanks to a $547,000 grant from the Federal Highway Administration.
The Hurricane Katrina-related grant will repair any subgrade failures and overlay asphalt to portion of the following streets in Ocean Springs in [...]
City to Celebrate Arbor Day by Giving Away Trees
February 6th, 2009 | Posted in News |Ocean Springs, MS - On Saturday, February 28 at 9:30 a.m., City officials and the Ocean Springs Garden Club will celebrate Arbor Day by giving away trees at the Ocean Springs Civic Center, 3730 Bienville Boulevard.
The outdoor ceremony will begin with an invocation by Dr. Earl Stewart, First Presbyterian Church. The Colors will be presented [...]
City of Ocean Springs Hires New Arborist
February 3rd, 2009 | Posted in News |Ocean Springs, MS - Murville Alleman, an arborist with 32 years of professional experience, has been hired as the city arborist for Ocean Springs.
A native of Franklin, Louisiana, Mr. Alleman received his Bachelor of Science degree in Forestry at Louisiana State University. He has served as the former president of the Charlotte, NC Arborists Association, [...]
MS Gulf Coast Senior Games Set for April 22 - 25
January 22nd, 2009 | Posted in News |MS Gulf Coast, MS - The Mississippi Gulf Coast Senior Games are returning with a variety of activities for those fifty and older, April 22 - 25, 2009, in cities across the three coastal counties.
With a basic registration fee of $20, seniors can enjoy a variety of activities, including swimming, tennis, track & field, visual [...]
Youth Council Learns History Lesson
January 14th, 2009 | Posted in News |Ocean Springs, MS - The City of Ocean Springs Mayor’s Youth Council recently met at City Hall to learn the importance of voting. Marie Starr, Deputy Tax Collector, also discussed the historic struggle for women and minorities in winning the right to vote. Among her many duties at City Hall, Mrs. Starr also registers citizens [...]
Area Fire Fighters to Participate in Live Fire Training Exercise
January 12th, 2009 | Posted in News |Ocean Springs, MS - Area fire fighters will participate in a live fire training exercise on Tuesday, January 20, beginning at 6 p.m. at the former Delchamps parking lot, 2955 Bienville Blvd. (Hwy. 90). The public is invited to attend.
“Not only does this event provide valuable training for our area fire fighters, but it is [...]
Young Artist Presents City Hall with Small Scale Model
January 9th, 2009 | Posted in News |Mia Ducre
Ocean Springs, MS - Mia Ducre’, a first grade student at Pecan Park Elementary, presented Shelly Ferguson, City Clerk, with a small scale model of City Hall complete with landscaping details during a recent visit to City Hall. Mia’s art work was part of a classroom project designed to have students build a replica [...]
East OS Receives Gateway to the City
January 9th, 2009 | Posted in News |Ocean Springs, MS - East Ocean Springs has received its own
gateway to the city located at the northwest corner of Hwy. 57
and Bienville Boulevard, Hwy. 90. Modeled after the landmark sign at Washington Boulevard and Bienville Boulevard, the gateway stands 13 ft. high and 11 ft. wide, with the signature 1699 cast stone medallion. Designed [...]
