OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WLOX) - Ocean Springs gave an update on the ongoing improvements at Fort Maurepas Park on Wednesday. The city is building a new steel cover on its stage. The cover will allow ...

Ocean Springs began in 1699 when the French dropped anchor and established Fort Maurepas, the first permanent European outpost in the entire Mississippi Valley as a settlement that would become part ...

When D’Iberville returned to France, he left a small group of settlers at Fort Maurepas. These settlers, lacking agricultural experience, relied on their limited rations and hunting. The ...

The oak tree sat close to Fort Maurepas and has been the cause of much debate over the last year. On Wednesday, the tree was cut down despite the efforts of several citizens who wanted it to be saved.

Roger Wicker remembered, saluted progress and looked ahead. Standing high above the water Monday at Fort Maurepas, Ocean Springs Mayor Kenny Holloway told the crowd of local officials, community ...

In other action, the board approved: * A fireworks permit for the 1699 Celebration on May 1. * A butterfly bench at Fort Maurepas Park in honor of Sophia Mohler. * The employment of Michael Williams ...

U.S. Sen. Roger Wicker speaks to a crowd about the anniversary of Hurricane Katrina at Fort Maurepas Park in Ocean Springs in 2022. Hannah Ruhoff [email protected] Incumbent Republican U.S. Sen.