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🌱 Why Ocean Springs tops Mississippi’s list of Hallmark-style Christmas towns

And on the Ocean Springs Patch calendar - Krampus Night Market

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Good morning Ocean Springs! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why Ocean Springs tops Mississippi’s list of Hallmark-style Christmas towns
  • How an Ocean Springs Hall of Famer could reshape Ole Miss recruiting

Also on today's calendar: Nataliya Molsbee Christmas Concert — The Mary C. O'Keefe Cultural Arts Center and 1 more event.

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Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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  • Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 56 and low of 46 degrees.
  • Friday: Times of clouds and sun, temps: high: 69, low: 54.
  • Saturday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 68 and low of 55 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• MS has 3 cities worthy of being spots for Hallmark Christmas movies, survey says (sunherald.com) — Ocean Springs just earned the top spot in a national survey of Mississippi towns with the most Hallmark-style Christmas charm, thanks to its festive downtown and waterfront. From the Christmas tree lighting to the glowing live oaks along downtown streets, the city’s holiday spirit is getting statewide attention. The piece also highlights Oxford and Natchez as other Mississippi destinations for seasonal lights and events.
   

• Rebels Strengthen Recruiting Power as Kelvin Bolden Comes Home to Ole Miss (therebelwalk.com) — An Ocean Springs native is stepping into a bigger spotlight as recruiter Kelvin Bolden returns to Ole Miss, bringing his Mississippi ties and Hall of Fame Ocean Springs background back to the Rebels. The article details his journey from Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College and Southern Miss to key recruiting roles across the SEC. His homegrown connections could shape future opportunities for local high school athletes.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Ocean Springs

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★ Featured events ★

    Saturday December 13
  • Krampus Night Market
    Mary C O'Keefe Cultural Arts Center, 1600 Government St, Ocean Springs
    5:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • These white pelicans have been absolutely gorgeous!!
    And there have been more than I’ve ever seen!! (Nextdoor Graveline Bay)
  • ABM Industries, Inc. posted a job opening for Ocean Springs School Custodian in Ocean Springs. Apply here.
  • Ocean Springs School District posted a job opening for English Teacher - Open Pool in Ocean Springs. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Ocean Springs here.

🗞 Nearby News

D'Iberville

  • Scarlet Pearl Casino Resort celebrates 10 years of business (wlox.com)
  • Soccer Game Preview: Biloxi vs. West Harrison (maxpreps.com)

Biloxi

  • Bay Bridge Art will expand art home school classes to Biloxi (wlox.com)
  • Notice and Public Explanation of a Proposed Activity in the 100-Year Floodplain (thegazebogazette.com)
  • Trump's Health Care Cuts Are a War on Children (prospect.org)

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-- The Patch AM Team

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