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Road Closure - Bristol Boat Ramp Fort Bayou Estates - November 30

On Thursday, November 30, 2023, beginning at 7:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m., the Bristol Boat Ramp in Fort Bayou Estates will be closed for water line repair.

If you have any questions, please call the Department of Public Works at 228-875-3955 between the hour...

Water Outage and Boil Water Notice - Roberts Circle

On Tuesday, December 5, 2023, from 7:00 am to 3:00 pm there MIGHT be a water outage in the area of Roberts Circle for a Valve repair. This will affect the residences on Roberts Circle and Johnson Street.

If water pressure is lost, you should then boil your...

Water Department Reschedules November Lock Off

The Water Department has rescheduled lock-off from November 22, 2023, to November 27, 2023.  If you have any other questions regarding your water bill, please call 228.875.4716.  

City of Ocean Springs Files Motion to Dismiss Complaint Regarding Proposed URP

On Thursday, November 2, 2023, the City of Ocean Springs filed a motion to dismiss the complaint regarding the city's proposed URP.

Read the complete motion with the exhibits. 

Read on...

Road Closures for the 45th annual Peter Anderson Arts & Crafts Festival in Downtown Ocean Springs on

Ocean Springs, MS - The 45th annual Peter Anderson Arts & Crafts Festival will take place this weekend, Saturday, November 4th, and Sunday, November 5th in downtown Ocean Springs. Presented by Blue Moon, this year’s festival will include art...

Water Outage and Boil Water Notice - Davidson Road, Stennis Avenue, and Colmer Circle

On Wednesday, October 18, 2023, there will be a water outage from 7:45 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. It will affect residents in the areas of Davidson Road, Stennis Ave, and Colmer Circle Areas. This outage will occur barring any unforeseen circumstances. &nbs...

Ryan Lemaire Named as Interim Chief of the Ocean Springs Police Department

The City of Ocean Springs has named Captain Ryan Lemaire as the Interim Chief of the Ocean Springs Police Department. Lemaire was appointed to the position at the Mayor and Board of Aldermen meeting on October 3, 2023, after long-time Chief Mark Dunston r...

Mayor Kenny Holloway Releases Statement Regarding Federal Lawsuit

Ocean Springs, MS – A lawsuit was filed today in Federal Court in Gulfport against the City of Ocean Springs regarding the city’s proposed Urban Renewal Plan. 

Mayor Kenny Holloway released the following statement. 

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Ocean Springs Fire Department Terminates Employee for Embezzlement

On Thursday, October 5th, 2023, the Ocean Springs Fire Department (OSFD) administration learned that funds from an account owned by the Ocean Springs Firefighters Association (OSFA) were embezzled by an employee of the Fire Department. After reviewing fin...

EMERGENCY ROAD CLOSURE - General Pershing - September 28, 2023

General Pershing Ave will be closed from Government St. to Bowen Ave. from 7:30 am until 2:00 pm on Thursday, September 28^th, 2023. This is an emergency road closure due to an asphalt repair. This road closure will take place barring any unforeseen circum...

The 27th annual Cruisin’ the Coast returns to the City of Ocean Springs on October 5th, 6th & 7th!

The City of Ocean Springs is excited to welcome cruisers across America to our charming small town! The Cruisin’ the Coast Downtown Footprint will be closed from 5:00 am – 7:00 pm on Thursday the 5th, 5:00 am – 10:00 pm on Friday the 6th, and 5:00 am – 7:...

Road Closure - Siowan Avenue to La Branche - September 20,2023

On Wednesday, September 20, 2023, from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm, the north intersection of Siowan Ave and La Branche Ave to the south intersection of Siowan Ave and Le Branche Ave will be closed to through traffic barring any unforeseen circumstances. The purpo...

Healthy Heroes Program Increasing Health Literacy Among Children

September 5, 2023 – For Immediate Release

As the 2023-2024 school year gets underway, K-5 students in Ocean Springs will be learning important health lessons thanks to the City of Ocean Springs’ police officers and firefighters as part of the Healthy Heroe...

Riley Road - Water Outage and Boil Water Notice

On Tuesday, August 15, 2023, there will be a water outage from 8:00 am until 2:00 pm. It will affect residents in the areas of Riley Road, from the entrance of Palm Breeze subdivision to CCC Camp rd. to include all of Palm Breeze subdivision. This outage ...

Ocean Springs Police Chief Announces Retirement

Ocean Springs, MS –Police Chief Mark Dunston has announced that he will retire from the Ocean Springs Police Department (OSPD) on September 29, 2023. He has 39 years of law enforcement experience. Dunston is the 10th Police Chief of Ocean Spring...

Road Closure - Pimlico Drive - August 14, 2023

From Monday, August 14, 2023, to Thursday, August 24, 2023, beginning at 7:00 am, Pimlico Dr. will be one-lane traffic from Jamaica Dr. to Leigh Cir. barring any unforeseen circumstances. The purpose of this road closure is to replace a sewer main.&nb...

Road Closure - Bechtel Blvd - August 11, 2023

UPDATE: Beginning Friday, August 11, 2023, from 8:00 am until 4:00 pm, Bechtel Blvd. will be closed to all traffic from Mitchell St. to Davidson Rd. barring any unforeseen circumstances. Flaggers will direct school buses through Woody Cir.  All o...

City of Ocean Springs Now Accepting Applications for Civil Service Commission and Library Board

The City of Ocean Springs is now accepting applications for the Civil Service Commission and the Library Board. The Civil Service Commission has two openings with a six-year term expiring July 31, 2029. The Library Board has two openings with a five-year ...

ROAD CLOSURE - Bechtel Boulevard - Monday, August 6

Beginning Monday, August 7 to Friday, August 11 at 7:00 a.m. Bechtel Blvd north bound lane will be closed to through traffic from Woody Circle to Woody Circle barring any unforeseen circumstances. The purpose of the road closure is to repair a sewer line....

Ocean Springs Municipal Library to Reopen August 14th

Ocean Springs, MS -- Ocean Springs Municipal Library will reopen to the public on Monday, August 14, at 9 a.m., Jackson-George Regional Library System announced today. The library underwent a 1.6M renovation, which saw the installation of a new roof, HVAC...

Election Primaries to be Held August 8th

Ocean Springs, MS -- The dates have been set for the 2023 county and statewide elections, with the primary taking place on Tuesday, August 8. Voting precincts in Ocean Springs will be located at 515 Washington Avenue, 712 Pine Drive, and 3730 Bienville Bo...

Road Closure - Hanley Road - July 24, 2023

Ocean Springs, MS – Starting on Monday, July 24, 2023, until Wednesday, July 26, 2023, Hanley Road will be closed beginning at 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. from Shannon Road to Whispering Pine Drive. The purpose of this road closure is for sewer repai...

Road Closure - Holcomb Blvd - July 26, 2023

From Wednesday, July 26, 2023, to Thursday, July 27, 2023, beginning at 7:00 am through 4:00 pm on each day, Holcomb Blvd will be closed from Davidson Road to Evelyn Drive barring any unforeseen circumstances. The purpose of this road closure is to repair...

City of Ocean Springs Raises Pay for Public Safety Officers

Ocean Springs, MS – The Ocean Springs Board of Aldermen approved budget amendments to increase the salary scale and to give mid-year raises to sworn officers with the Ocean Springs Police Department and firefighters with the Ocean Springs Fire D...

City Employees Recognized for Service

Portion of Washington Avenue Closing July 17-20

On Monday, July 17, 2023, Washington Avenue will be closed to all traffic from Calhoun Ave. to Ocean Ave. for road repairs. This closure will start at 7:00 am on July 17th and will remain closed through 5:00 pm on July 20th, weather permitting and barring...

Vancleave Avenue Closed Wednesday for Drainage Improvements

On Wednesday, July 12, 2023, Vancleave Avenue will be closed to thru traffic from Porter Avenue. to Calhoun Avenue. for drainage improvements. This closure will be from approximately 7:00 am to 3:00 pm daily through Thursday, July 13, 2023, weather permit...

City Accepting Applications for Boards and Commissions

The City of Ocean Springs is now accepting applications for the Planning Commission (Ward 2 & 3) & Historic Preservation Commission. The deadline for applications is July 14, 2023 at Noon. Complete the application.If you have any...

Ocean Springs Fire Department Investigates Arson at Ocean Springs Yacht Club

City Offices Closed on Independence Day

Ocean Springs city offices will be closed on Tuesday, July 4, in celebration of Independence Day. Offices will re-open on Wednesday, July 5. 

Water Outage and Boil Water Notice

On Tuesday, June 27, 2023, there will be a water outage from 7:00 am until 2:00 pm. It will affect residents in the areas of Kensington, General Pershing, Middle, Calhoun, Vancleave, Hazel and Russell. This outage will occur barring any unforeseen circums...

Feed the Block in Moss Point, June 23

On Friday, June, 23 the City of Ocean Springs held a fish fry in Moss Point in support of those affected by last week's tornado. Hosted by First Missionary Baptist Church on Main Street, 400 fish plates were passed out to members of the community...

ROAD CLOSURE - General Pershing Avenue - Saturday, June 24

On Saturday, June 24, 2023, General Pershing Avenue will be closed to thru traffic from Government St. to Bowen Ave. for drainage improvements. This closure will be from approximately 7:00 am to 3:00 pm daily through Friday, June 30, 2023, weather permitt...

City of Ocean Springs Annual Fireworks Show

June 21, 2023 – For Immediate Release

City of Ocean Springs Annual Fireworks Show

Ocean Springs, MS – The City of Ocean Springs will host its annual fireworks show for Independence Day on Friday, June 30, 2023, at approximately 9:00 p.m. on Front Beach in O...

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City of Ocean Springs Files Complaint to Abate a Common Nuisance

On Wednesday, May 10, The City of Ocean Springs filed a complaint to abate a common nuisance in the Chancery Court of Jackson County.

Read here: Complaint to Abate a Common Nuisance and for Injunction May 10, 2023

Exhibit A: 05102023 Filed Complaint-Exhibit...

City Auction canceled

The City’s current auction is canceled due to the sudden death of the principal auctioneer. There were bids made that are unable to be considered, invalidating the auction. The items will be auctioned at a later date and time.

For more information regardin...

Mayor Kenny Holloway Releases Statement Regarding Downtown Shooting

The City of Ocean Springs is a vibrant community with one of the best downtowns in the entire state and the region. Our city and community thrive on small business owners' success. Our downtown continues to be a tourist destination with a popular entertai...

Ocean Springs Police Department Arrests Shooting Suspect

Ocean Springs Police Chief Mark Dunston has confirmed that the OSPD has a suspect in custody following the shooting on Friday, May 5, 2023 at The Scratch Kitchen in downtown Ocean Springs.

"At this time the identity of the suspect will not be released...

Debris Pick Up Running Two Days Behind

The debris pick-up crew is currently running two days behind schedule. If you have any questions, please contact the Office of Public Works at (228) 875 - 3955.

Boilin' on da Beach Crawfish Competition at Fort Maurepas Park

For details and information concerning this release, please contact Ravin Nettles, Executive Assistant to the Mayor and Board of Aldermen at 228.381.1919.

April 10, 2023– For Immediate Release

 Boilin&rsqu...

Mayor Holloway to Deliver Annual State of the City Address

Ocean Springs, MS – Mayor Kenny Holloway will deliver the annual State of the City Address on Thursday, April 20, 2023, at 5:30 p.m. at The Mary C. O’Keefe Cultural Center located at 1600 Government Street.

The address will include topi...

City of Ocean Springs Now Accepting Applications for the Ocean Springs School Board

Ocean Springs, MS – The City of Ocean Springs is accepting applications from local citizens for a potential appointment to the Ocean Springs School Board. Individuals who are interested should submit a completed Candidate Profile and Resume by 5:00 p.m. b...

2023 Spring Arts Festival Road Closure Information

The Spring Arts Festival will take place in downtown Ocean Springs on Saturday, March 25, 2023, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Sunday, March 26, 2023, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Certain streets will be closed to thru traffic from 4:00 a.m. on Saturday, M...

EMERGENCY ROAD CLOSURE - General Pershing - February 28, 2023

General Pershing Ave will be closed from Calhoun St. to Kensington Ave. from 8:30am until 2:00pm. This is an emergency road closure due to a water line repair. This road closure will take place barring any unforeseen circumstance.

We appreciate your patien...

City of Ocean Springs to Participate in March of the Mayors

Ocean Springs, MS – The City of Ocean Springs is excited to participate in The March of the Mayors presented by Extra Table. This campaign is a food collection drive for the Coast’s local food pantry. The food collection will last unti...

ROAD CLOSURE NOTICE - Cleveland Avenue - March 1, 2023

On Wednesday, March 1, 2023, Cleveland Avenue will be closed at Porter Avenue intersection for drainage repair. This closure will be from approximately 7:00 am to 5:00 pm weather permitting and barring any unforeseen circumstances.

We appreciate ...

City Accepting Applications for Civil Service Commission

The City of Ocean Springs is currently accepting applications for the Civil Service Commission.

Individuals who are interested should submit a completed Candidate Profile and Resume to the Mayor’s Office at City Hall, 1018 Porter Avenue.

School Bo...

Mardi Gras Celebrations Continue in Ocean Springs

Ocean Springs, MS – On Friday, February 17, 2023, the Ocean Springs Carnival Association will have its annual Ocean Springs Night Parade. The parade will roll at 7:00 p.m.

Beginning at 3:00 p.m, Front Beach Drive (from Washington Avenue...

Government Street Closed for Sewer Repairs

Ocean Springs, MS –Government Street will be closed between Magnolia Avenue and Martin Luther King, Jr. Avenue starting Wednesday, January 18, 2023, at 8:00 a.m. until Sunday, January 22, 2023, at 5:00 p.m. This closure is due to a sewer repair....

The City of Ocean Springs Prepares to Celebrate Mardi Gras Day Parades

On Saturday, February 4, 2023, Ocean Springs will kick off the Mardi Gras Parade Season with the Ocean Springs Elks and Krewe Unique parade. The Elks parade will roll at 1:00 p.m., with Krewe Unique following immediately.

Beginning at 9:00 a.m., Front Beac...

City Accepting Applications for Boards and Commissions

The City of Ocean Springs is currently accepting applications for Historic Preservation Commission and the Ocean Springs School Board.

Individuals who are interested should submit a completed Candidate Profile and Resume to the Mayor’s Office at ...

Hanshaw Road Now Open

Hanshaw Road to Close for Sewer Force Main Repairs

Ocean Springs, MS – Starting on February 1, 2023, Hanshaw Road will be closed to thru traffic from U.S. 90 to Old Spanish Trail to repair Jackson County Utility Authority (JCUA) sewer force main. This closure is projected to last for approximately 8 weeks...

City’s Parks and Recreation Camp Coordinator to Serve on State Board

Ocean Springs, MS – The City of Ocean Springs Camp and Special Events Coordinator, April Chewning, has been appointed to the Mississippi Recreation and Parks Association Board (MRPA). Chewning will serve as a District Representative/Social Media...

Magnolia Avenue Road Closure

On Tuesday, March 21, 2023, Magnolia Avenue will be closed to thru traffic from Kensington Street to Porter Avenue for sewer repair. This closure will be from approximately 7:00 am to 5:00 pm weather permitting and barring any unforeseen circumstances.

We ...

City of Ocean Springs Accepting Donations for Tornado Victims

The City of Ocean Springs is accepting donations for the Delta Tornado Victims until Sunday, April 2 at 12 p.m. at Fire Station #1 located at 3820 Bienville Blvd.

"Our community is no stranger to devastating disasters and it's time to help ou...

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