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Grand Bay hosts their 50th Annual Watermelon Festival
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — The annual Grand Bay Watermelon Festival returns this year, and not only celebrating the 4th of July but also their 50th year milestone. This beloved festival has something for everyone, and of course, lots of watermelon. “Grand Bay is known for their watermelon,” Grand Bay resident, Wendell Mosley, said. The two-day […]
Parking Area on Front Beach Has Gone Bugaboo But State Laws Kick In
Car parking along Front Beach in Ocean Springs, for the many concerts and beach celebrations, is a bit “bugaboo” lately with questions about whose in charge of enforcing the new “No Parking” rules on the old Reynolds property located on Jackson Avenue. Heated debates at City...
City of Ocean Springs hosts Independence Day Celebration and Fireworks
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WLOX) - Red, white, and blue filled the sky during the Ocean Springs Annual Independence Day Fireworks Show. The traditional celebration brought thousands to Fort Maurepas Park on Front Beach Drive for a thrilling display. The Unfazed Show and Band kicked off the festivities with a three-hour...
Firework safety tips in preparation for the Fourth of July
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WLOX) - Last year, 9,700 people in the U.S. ended up in the emergency room with firework injuries, according to data from the Consumer Product Safety Commission. Whether you buy firecrackers, bottle rockets, or sparklers; doctors, firefighters, and even fireworks sellers say people need to focus on...
Wreath laying honors Vietnam veterans
A crowd gathered at the Vietnam Veteran’s Memorial in Ocean Springs Wednesday to honor those who have helped maintain our freedoms. The president of the American Legion Auxiliary laid down a wreath for those who lost their lives in the Vietnam War. Several chapters of the American Legion Auxiliary...
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