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Ocean Springs triathletes conquer an endurance challenge
When most folks pass the age of 40 and even more so 50, life tends to present certain challenges – especially physically. The challenge a group of Ocean Springs residents recently embarked on was i...
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Harbor to get green space, additonal parking
The former boat storage facility in Inner Harbor will be replaced with green space and additional parking, thanks to the Jackson County Board of Supervisor’s endorsement of the plan. No decision ha...
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An artist’s rendering of what the Mississippi Gulf Coast YMCA’s $1.7 million capital campaign will create at the Government Street facility known as the Blossman Family YMCA met potential donors at the kickoff of the campaign last week at the Community Center.
Y kicks off building effort
With nearly a quarter of the $1.7 million goal already committed, the Mississippi Gulf Coast YMCA last week kicked off its capital campaign to renovate its Government Street campus. “It’s really no...
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People enjoy Art Walk 2012 on Saturday in downtown Ocean Springs. More
than 40 businesses and more than 50 artists participated in the annual
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Art Walk ushers in fall season with creative style
The local arts community overtook downtown Ocean Springs Saturday during Art Walk 2012, but  it wasn’t just a painting, music or sculpting event. There were also great bargains offered by businesse...
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A fire pit on Front Beach had minor damage from Hurricane Isaac.
Court ruling halts Front Beach cleanup
A special court ruling prompted city and county leaders to halt Front Beach cleaning efforts on Tuesday while a plaintiff in the case said the action was unnecessary. Special Chancellor Robert Lanc...
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City trims to avoid fiscal gap
While it appeared a gap between the city’s revenues and expenses would lead to layoffs, furloughs or a tax increase, city department heads took a scalpel to the budget and presented a balanced plan...
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