Community Corner

🌱 See when Ocean Springs’ new gateway sculptures will be officially unveiled

Also, don't miss Sunset on Cancer 1 Mile Fun Run & 5K Run/Walk on the Ocean Springs Patch calendar

Patch AM Team's profile picture
Patch AM Team, Patch StaffVerified Patch Staff Badge
Tuesday September 29th Patch AM
Tuesday September 29th Patch AM (Sweetums R.)

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

Hosting an event in Ocean Springs? Let Patch get the word out for you. Post it to the Patch calendar.

In today's newsletter:

  • See when Ocean Springs' new gateway sculptures will be officially unveiled
  • How Ocean Springs buyers can still win with 7% mortgage rates
  • Where Ocean Springs DIYers can score bargain cabinets and doors

Also on today's calendar: The Bayou Collection: Community Day and 8 more events.

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

Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Partly sunny and warm, with a high of 89 and low of 71 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny; breezy, humid, temps: high: 87, low: 76.
  • Thursday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, with a high of 86 and low of 77 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Sculptures rising in Ocean Springs as part of public art project (sunherald.com) — New gateway sculptures are going up at the Ocean Springs entrance near the Biloxi Bay Bridge, giving residents and visitors a striking new welcome into downtown. Funded by the state and created with community input, the pieces will be officially unveiled Thursday afternoon at Porter Avenue and Highway 90 as part of a project highlighting the city's arts-focused identity.
   

2. Ocean Springs broker says homebuyers still have leverage as mortgage rates top 7% (wlox.com) — Homebuyers in Ocean Springs are being told they still have bargaining power, even as mortgage rates climb above 7% and homes sit longer on the market. A local broker explains how pre-approval, realistic price ranges, and patient shopping can help residents secure affordable properties and build equity despite today's higher borrowing costs.
   

3. The 7 Mississippi Salvage Yards Where Old Building Materials Wait For New Homes (takingthekids.com) — Ocean Springs homeowners and DIYers have a major resource right on Bienville Boulevard: the Habitat ReStore of the Mississippi Gulf Coast, which sells discounted cabinets, doors, windows, and more while funding local housing projects. The statewide roundup of salvage shops shows how a quick stop here can stretch renovation budgets, support Habitat's work, and even turn a family outing into a treasure hunt.
   

4. "THIS is ESSENTIAL!!!': Annie Lennox encourages protestors demanding justice for Nolan Wells (newsbreak.com) — Ocean Springs residents have been marching in the streets to demand justice for local teenager Nolan Wells after a Jackson County grand jury declined to bring criminal charges in his death. National civil rights attorney Ben Crump and even singer Annie Lennox have amplified the community's calls, as Wells' family questions the drowning finding and pushes for further investigation.
   

📸 Around Ocean Springs

Feedback image
📸 View from Front Beach —Sweetums R. Like

Show off your photography skills and the sights around town! Click here to submit your Photo of the Day to Patch AM!

Want to say something great about someone in town? Click here to submit your Shout Out to Patch AM! It's free!

NEW: Like a shout-out or pic? Click the heart!

🗓 Upcoming Events in Ocean Springs

Add your event to our calendar and newsletter!

★ Featured events ★

Want to see your event featured? Click here!

Other local events

🗓 Events Nearby

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • My sweet little man, my new cat , finally relaxed and made me biscuits in bed this morning!
    He's so proper, lets me know when he needs more water, waits to eat breakfast with me and tells me he's going to the litter box that he'll be right… (Nextdoor Windsor Park)
  • Wendy's posted a job opening for Crew Member in Ocean Springs. Apply here.
  • Dollar Tree posted a job opening for Assistant Manager I in Ocean Springs. 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: Hop Squatch! (Thank you Terri R. for sending it in!)
Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!

👉 Help make Patch AM better

We use a combination of real people and machines to tell you what's happening around town. Learn more about Patch AM.

Share to NextDoor     Share to Facebook

Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.

More from Ocean Springs