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🌱 Ocean Springs police seek tips after bomb threat at local clinic

Ocean Springs, Mississippi Patch AM: a 5 min read

Hello again Ocean Springs! We’re bringing you the latest town highlights. Don’t miss out, keep going! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Ocean Springs police seek tips after bomb threat at local clinic
  • How Ocean Springs students turned beach trash into powerful aquarium artwork.
  • Why Front Beach may be Ocean Springs’ most kid-friendly shoreline spot

Also on today's calendar: Ostomy Support Group and 1 more event.

And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Sweetums R.!

Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 90 and low of 77 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 91, low: 76.
  • Saturday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 92 and low of 78 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Man wanted after threatening to blow up Ocean Springs medical clinic, police say (wlox.com) — Ocean Springs police are searching for Desman Mikell, accused of making terroristic threats to blow up a local Memorial Health Clinic after a recent visit. Authorities say he has a history of similar threats in other Mississippi communities and are asking residents to share any information through OSPD, Crime Stoppers, or the P3 Tips app.
   

2. Gulf Coast ‘Toxic Beauty' Exhibit Turns Pollution Into Message About Environmental Harm (mississippifreepress.org) — Trash collected from Ocean Springs beaches helped fuel a striking ‘Toxic Beauty’ art exhibit at the Mississippi Aquarium, where Ocean Springs High School students contributed dozens of pieces made from plastic pollution. The show, running through Sept. 7, 2026, pairs Gulf Coast cleanup efforts with vivid sculptures to spark conversations about environmental and health impacts of plastic waste.
   

3. 12 Shallow-Water Mississippi Beaches That Are Perfect For Families With Kids (takingthekids.com) — Families in Ocean Springs get a special spotlight here, with Front Beach and nearby Fort Maurepas Park praised for their calm, shallow water, splash pad, playground, and easy walking paths. The piece also rounds up other kid-friendly shallow beaches and lakes around Mississippi, giving Coast parents plenty of close-to-home options for low-stress summer outings.
   

4. Meet the people behind the Mississippi Coast's favorite frozen treats (sunherald.com) — Ocean Springs gets a nod in this look at how mobile frozen-treat vendors have grown across the Mississippi Coast, where the city only began issuing permits in 2014. The story follows several ice cream and snowball operators as they navigate high startup costs, tough weather, and long days to keep classic neighborhood treats rolling through local parks and beachfronts.
   

5. Top Mississippi high school volleyball players to watch for 2026 MHSAA, MAIS season (clarionledger.com) — Ocean Springs volleyball fans will be glad to see sophomore Maggie Noblitt highlighted among Mississippi’s top players after helping the Greyhounds capture the MHSAA 7A title. The statewide preview runs through standout stats for key returners as the 2026 high school volleyball season gets underway.
   

📸 Around Ocean Springs

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📸 Working on the tan! —Sweetums R. Like

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Ocean Springs

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Other local events
    Friday August 14
  • Ostomy Support Group →
    Ocean Springs Hospital - Singing River Health System, Ocean Spgs Hospital - Singing River Health System, 3109 Bienville Blvd, Ocean Springs
    5:30 pm
    • Saturday August 15
  • Dinner in White →
    Fort Maurepas City Park & Nature Preserve, 499 Front Beach Dr, Ocean Springs
    5:30 pm
    • Saturday August 29
  • Michael Vincent Band →
    Murky Waters BBQ - Ocean Springs, 1312 Government St, Ocean Springs
    7:00 pm

🗓 Events Nearby

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Missing cat:
    We still haven't found our kitten. His name is Sage. They are twins and the his brother is so desperate and sad. We are on North 4th Street. If you… (Nextdoor Gulf Park Estates)
  • All lanes on the Pascagoula River Bridge have reopened after an 18-wheeler fire.
    2:20PM on Aug 4: An 18-wheeler caught fire on the Pascagoula River Bridge, causing traffic delays. (Nextdoor )
  • National Veterinary Associates posted a job opening for Customer Service Representative in Ocean Springs. Apply here.
  • Burger King posted a job opening for Team Member in Gautier. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Ocean Springs here.

Ok Ocean Springs! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because he felt CRUMMY ! (Thank you Michelle S. for sending it in!)
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