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🌱 Why Ocean Springs just made USA TODAY’s 10Best cultural towns list

Ocean Springs, Mississippi Patch AM: a 5 min read

Hi Ocean Springs! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why Ocean Springs just made USA TODAY’s 10Best cultural towns list
  • See which Ocean Springs Greyhounds made the All-South Mississippi softball team
  • Why Ocean Springs just ranked among America’s best slow-Sunday downtowns

Also on today's calendar: Vinyasa Flow Yoga and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Humid with clouds and sun, with a high of 88 and low of 78 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 89, low: 79.
  • Sunday: Humid with a stray t-storm, with a high of 88 and low of 78 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Planning a summer vacation? This Mississippi town stands out (clarionledger.com) — Ocean Springs just earned another national shout-out, landing in USA TODAY’s 10Best small town cultural scenes for its arts, food, and walkable downtown. From the Walter Anderson Museum and Mary C. to Vestige, The Shed, and TatoNut, the piece highlights why visitors and locals alike see Ocean Springs as a standout Gulf Coast getaway.
   

• All-South Mississippi Team celebrates top players from 2026 softball season (sunherald.com) — Ocean Springs softball shines in this year’s All-South Mississippi honors, with coach Lindsay Linton named Coach of the Year and several Greyhounds recognized for a historic 29-10 season and first 7A finals appearance. The roundup also spotlights standout players from Pearl River Central, Pass Christian, Gulfport, and other Coast programs after a strong 2026 season.
   

• Study Reveals America's Best Places for a Slow Sunday (goodmenproject.com) — Downtown Ocean Springs earns national attention as one of America’s standout spots for a slow, walkable Sunday, praised for its oak-lined streets, cafés, galleries, and easy coastal pace. The survey suggests many people now choose neighborhoods partly by how relaxing an ordinary Sunday feels, favoring quiet streets, local shops, and low-pressure routines over packed itineraries.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • I have a room available to rent private bathroom near the high school in Ocean Springs.
    $800 includes everything can be furnished or not. This will be month-to-month and the security deposit is 400. (Nextdoor Os Hs)
  • I need a mechanic to work on a Volkswagen golf GTI - I was in an accident and from what I know the inner cooling unit and radiator need replaced.
    I can worry about the cosmetic damage later, but I need this car on the road. I live near the OS high school (Nextdoor Os Hs)
  • Walmart posted a job opening for Cart Attendant in Ocean Springs. Apply here.
  • Whataburger posted a job opening for Restaurant Team Member, Overnight Shift - Unit 861 in Ocean Springs. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Ocean Springs here.

🗞 Nearby News

Biloxi

  • 14961 Greenwell Cir, Biloxi, MS 39532 (realtor.com)
  • Procurement Details: # 79-20260521102402 Biloxi / 3170035955 (ms.gov)
  • 12 Mississippi Bakeries And Cafés Locals Recommend Visiting This Summer (takingthekids.com)

Vancleave

  • 1979 Hard Rock Classic First Sparked Controversy Before Becoming a Feel-Good Road Trip Staple (sunherald.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: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Ocean Springs

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