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‘Fraud Under Color of Law’: Ocean Springs Ran a Shadow Law Enforcement Program

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A single public records request cracked the facade. OCEAN SPRINGS, MS – GC Wire obtained a copy of an uninsured...

‘Clean’ by Definition, Toxic by Nature: Ocean Springs Races to Cover a Cancer Risk

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Urgency to act on toxic property is not about health. It's about 'sealing' the deal — and the toxins. OCEAN...

Playtime by a Plume: The Toxic Risk Next to an Ocean Springs Daycare

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How many others living or playing near the toxic plume were misdiagnosed with ADHD, epilepsy, behavioral disorders, autism, or...

Leaked Emails Tie City Attorney to Retaliation Plot and False Claims to Investigators

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OCEAN SPRINGS, MS – Newly obtained emails allegedly show that Ocean Springs City Attorney Robert Wilkinson secretly coordinated with...

‘Very Disappointed In You’ – Cox Blasts Surprise Vote to Shield City Leaders

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OCEAN SPRINGS, MS – Tension erupted Tuesday night inside Ocean Springs City Hall as Mayor-Elect Bobby Cox turned sharply...

Potential ‘Chaos’ Looms After City Warned About Unauthorized Attorney

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Records show Ocean Springs had no lawful City Attorney since 2018, raising major legal and financial risks for taxpayers...

How I Ended Up in a Movie with John Travolta – and Danced for 6 Hours

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Mississippi Gulf Coast – For two weeks, the Mississippi Gulf Coast buzzed with movie magic. Facebook feeds lit up...

Lying Game: New ‘Confidential’ Letters Contradict what City Officials Told Public

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OCEAN SPRINGS, MS – Alderman Rickey Authement was praised by many for exposing what appeared to be a cover-up...

Sheriff: ‘No Foul Play’ in 6-Year-Old Gracelyn ‘Gracie’ Vick Death

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SAUCIER, MS — The death of 6-year-old Gracelyn “Gracie” Vick, whose disappearance on Sunday launched a massive search effort...

Tragic Ending in Search for Missing 6-Year-Old Gracelyn ‘Gracie’ Vick

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SAUCIER, MS — A day of hope turned to heartbreak Sunday evening as authorities confirmed the death of 6-year-old...

Toxic Silence: City Hall Won’t Say if Park Plan Is Safe for Children

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OCEAN SPRINGS, MS – Millions in taxpayer dollars are already allocated. The current mayor and Board of Aldermen will...

Ballot Box Revolt: Ocean Springs Cleans House After Years of Scandal and Silence

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OCEAN SPRINGS, MS – Residents of Ocean Springs made a statement by ousting every challenged incumbent from the city’s...

Mayoral Money: Campaign Finances for Ocean Springs Candidates

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OCEAN SPRINGS, MS – With the race for mayor heating up in Ocean Springs, a closer look at campaign...

Highlights and Transcript: Ocean Springs 2025 State of City Address

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OCEAN SPRINGS, MS – Mayor Kenny Holloway delivered the annual Ocean Springs State of the City address Tuesday night...

False Claims Flood Social Media to Shield O.S. Mayor as Election Nears

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OCEAN SPRINGS, MS — With just days to go before Ocean Springs voters head to the polls to elect...

City Ignored Own Signs, Allowed School Buses on Failing Bridge

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OCEAN SPRINGS, MS – City officials ignored their own rules when they allowed school buses to pass over a...

Leaked Audio: Ocean Springs Mayor Caught Colluding with Local Newspaper

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“You said a couple weeks ago that the newspaper is going in a direction that you were not comfortable...

A Comedy of Errors: How a Candidate Forum Turned to Chaos

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At 10:30 AM, just 90 minutes before the start of the 2025 Ocean Springs Candidate Forum, Leigh Coleman of...

What Are They Hiding? Ocean Springs Leaders Attack Public’s Right to Documents

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OCEAN SPRINGS, MS – Public records requests are the residents’ doorway to holding government officials accountable, but here in...

Mayor: ‘I Didn’t Know’ Despite Bridge Warnings from State Throughout His Tenure

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OCEAN SPRINGS, MS – A GC Wire review of National Bridge Inventory inspection reports from 2021 to present confirms...

Shocking Photos of Hanshaw Road Bridge’s ‘Compromised’ Structure

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OCEAN SPRINGS, MS — Newly obtained documents reveal that state officials informed Ocean Springs of the Hanshaw Road Bridge’s...

City Says They Don’t Know Why Bridge Closed — But Documents Prove They Do

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OCEAN SPRINGS, MS – The sudden closure of the Hanshaw Road Bridge has left Ocean Springs drivers scrambling through...

Shoppers Evacuate Ocean Springs Winn Dixie After Possible Bomb Threat

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An alleged bomb threat led to the evacuation of the Winn-Dixie on Bienville Boulevard in Ocean Springs on Monday...

These are the ‘Slums’ of Ocean Springs — According to One City Official

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OCEAN SPRINGS, MS – Let's talk about slums. The last time Ocean Springs put this kind of label on...

City Official’s Family Calls for Divine Intervention: ‘Please Say a Prayer’

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OCEAN SPRINGS, MS – An Ocean Springs family is asking for your help. They are not seeking money, just...

Missing Contracts and Unchecked Spending: Ocean Springs Chaotic Finances

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OCEAN SPRINGS, MS – From a missing city attorney contract to a quarter-million-dollar blank check agreement, and even a...

TIF Bonds: When Cities Should Use Them – And When They Shouldn’t

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MISSISSIPPI GULF COAST — There have been a lot of news reports revolving around TIF bonds in Gulf Coast...

Caught on Tape: County & City Officials Silencing the Public

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JACKSON COUNTY, MS — A frightening pattern is emerging among local officials. When faced with public criticism, they put...

On Tape: Mayor’s Policy Uses Taxpayer Money to Bargain with Developers

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Controversial promises uncovered in a recently leaked backroom meeting have now evolved into official city policy, according to Ocean...

Big Win for Mississippi Dads as Senate Passes Equal Custody Rights Bill

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JACKSON, MS — A bill that would create a legal presumption in favor of joint custody and equal parenting...

Backroom Recording: Mayor Crafts Zoning Workaround with ‘Buddy’ Developers

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Steve Bryan, a seasoned condo developer with projects in Orange Beach and Oxford, had his sights set on a...

Secret Recording: Mayor and Alderman Target Residents, Property Owners

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OCEAN SPRINGS, MS – A secret recording from inside Ocean Springs City Hall reveals how elected officials set the...

Journalist Suing Ocean Springs in Federal Court — City Officials Twist Truth

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Report By Calvin Ishee OCEAN SPRINGS, MS – As a journalist covering local government in Pass Christian, I’ve seen firsthand...

Does Ocean Springs Manipulate Public Records to Protect City Officials?

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OCEAN SPRINGS, MS – The City of Ocean Springs has been caught red-handed manipulating official documents, seemingly to benefit...

City Attorney Instructs Clerk to Redact Holloway Campaign Finance Report

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OCEAN SPRINGS, MS – The City of Ocean Springs withheld crucial campaign finance information from the public this week,...

Read Full Lawsuit: Heather Wyatt vs. Ocean Springs School District

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JACSKON COUNTY, MS - In September of 2023, Ocean Springs student Aubreigh Wyatt took her life. Since then, millions...

Large Contract Approved Behind Closed Doors, Possible Violation of Law

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OCEAN SPRINGS, MS – Taxpayers are still footing the bill for two consulting contracts approved in secret back in...

Board Votes to Replace Conflicted City Attorney in Latest Securix Chapter

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OCEAN SPRINGS, MS – The Ocean Springs Board of Aldermen made a long-awaited move Tuesday night, voting unanimously to...

Backed Into Corner: City Abandons Unlawful Election Ultimatum

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OCEAN SPRINGS, MS — At exactly 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, the City of Ocean Springs quietly issued a press...

City Clerk Blows Top While State Officials Condemn Actions of Ocean Springs

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OCEAN SPRINGS, MS – State officials have weighed in on a controversial email the City of Ocean Springs sent...

Outside Counsel to Investigate City Attorney’s Role in Securix Saga

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OCEAN SPRINGS, MS — Controversy surrounding the Securix camera ticketing program continues to stir questions about transparency and accountability...

Unlawful Mandate? City Clerk Demands Background Checks for Candidates

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OCEAN SPRINGS, MS – Candidates running for office in Ocean Springs have been told they must submit to background...

Mississippi Proposes Bounty Hunter Program to Address Illegal Immigration

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JACKSON, MS - Mississippi lawmakers have introduced House Bill 1484, a controversial proposal aimed at enhancing immigration enforcement within...

Mississippi Democrat Senator Proposes Sex & Masturbation Ban Law

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JACKSON, MS – In what might be the most ridiculous legislative move of the year, Democrat State Senator Bradford...

Alderman Candidate Reports Theft of Stolen Handgun from Unlocked Truck

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OCEAN SPRINGS, MS – Jerry Munro, a candidate for Ward 4 Alderman in Ocean Springs, reported that his firearm...

Public Meeting Amid Snowstorm Raises Transparency Concerns

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OCEAN SPRINGS — While other Coast municipalities postponed their public meetings, the City of Ocean Springs pushed forward Tuesday...

Blame Game: Open-Ended Contract Cost City 1,141% More Than Promised

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OCEAN SPRINGS, MS – Aldermen claim they didn’t realize two Board approved contracts would lead to unlimited payments to...

Mayor Blames Residents, Media for City Failures in Recorded Call

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OCEAN SPRINGS, MS – Mayor Kenny Holloway is blaming residents for hindering city operations by voicing opinions on social...

‘I Didn’t Know’: Mayor Attempts to Rewrite History, Evidence Says Otherwise

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OCEAN SPRINGS – Last week, Mayor Kenny Holloway insisted he was unaware the city was issuing fines to residents...

LISTEN: Outgoing Director Made Secret Recordings of Mayor & Officials

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OCEAN SPRINGS, MS – When Carter Thompson walked out of her position as the Ocean Springs Community Development Director...

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