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Ocean Springs, Mississippi Patch AM: a 4 min read

Good morning Ocean Springs! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Ready to run for a cause at Fort Maurepas Park?
  • How Ocean Springs kids turned Friday’s commute into a safety lesson
  • Who has the edge in Friday’s Gulfport–Ocean Springs showdown?

Also on today's calendar: Deana Carter and 8 more events.

Today's riddle: What has a cap but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Humid with heavy t-storms, with a high of 83 and low of 76 degrees.
  • Sunday: Heavy t-storms in the p.m., temps: high: 81, low: 73.
  • Monday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 82 and low of 73 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Singing River Cancer Center Hosts Sixth Annual Sunset on Cancer 5K & 1-Mile Fun Run (longbeachbreeze.com) — Ocean Springs residents can join the Sunset on Cancer 5K and 1-Mile Fun Run this Saturday at Fort Maurepas Park, supporting local cancer patients and survivors. With live music, kids’ activities, and beach access, the event raises funds for the Singing River Foundation Cancer Fund and the American Cancer Society while inviting families, teams, and sponsors to participate.
   

• Ocean Springs students celebrate National Walk to School Day (wdam.com) — Ocean Springs students from several elementary schools joined a community walk to campus, celebrating National Walk to School Day while learning about e-bike safety. Parents, teachers, Tri Hard Sports, and Ocean Springs Police all pitched in, using local churches, stadiums, and the VFW as gathering points to promote exercise and safer riding around town.
   

• Mississippi high school football scores for MHSAA 2026 Week 6 (clarionledger.com) — Ocean Springs fans can circle a key matchup as the Greyhounds host Gulfport in Week 6 of the MHSAA football season, with kickoff set for 7 p.m. The full statewide schedule shows dozens of games moved up due to expected severe weather, giving local supporters a clear look at when and where Friday night lights will shine.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Fort Bayou Estates Community Yard Sale, Saturday October 3, 8-12.
    Christmas Villages, aquarium, woodworking books, handmade fall and Christmas decorations, knives, fig trees, Peggy Martin roses, etc. 4011 Dunsinane… (Nextdoor Ft Bayou Estates)
  • Hibbett Sports posted a job opening for Assistant Store Manager (Full-time) - Ocean Springs, MS in Ocean Springs. Apply here.
  • CVS Health posted a job opening for Store Associate in Ocean Springs. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Ocean Springs here.

🗞 Nearby News

Gautier

  • Jackson County restaurants showcase dishes at Savor event (wlox.com)

D'Iberville

  • Dominant again. D'Iberville roars to 6-0 for the second straight season (sunherald.com)
  • Community celebrates opening of new Chick-fil-A on Pass Road in Biloxi (wxxv25.com)
  • SEC Charges Mississippi Medical Marijuana Business Owner With Misappropriating $1.94 Million From Investors (themarijuanaherald.com)

Biloxi

  • Jon Pardi Forced to Postpone Two Shows as He Fights Through Illness (countrynow.com)
  • Hotels along Mississippi coast fill up ahead of Cruisin' the Coast (fox8live.com)

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: "What has a cap but no head?" — A bottle (Thank you Glo M. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Ocean Springs

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Ocean Springs

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.