E. Brian Rose

Dec 2, 2024 | oceanspringsweeklyrecord.com | E. Brian Rose

OCEAN SPRINGS, MS — Ocean Springs officials are about to vote this Tuesday on a new ordinance that would change the rules for relocating or placing structures, like moving a house. But this isn’t just about safety or order—it’s about giving the city more power to decide who can and who can’t move forward with their projects. So — What's the problem? The ordinance doesn’t explain what’s required for approval. There’s no checklist, no timeline, and no clear process.

Nov 8, 2024 | oceanspringsweeklyrecord.com | E. Brian Rose

OCEAN SPRINGS, MS — Developer Adam Dial faced intense backlash at a public hearing Thursday night, as residents condemned unpermitted bridge work tied to his controversial Gulf Park Estates RV park proposal. Dial, who is seeking an after-the-fact permit from the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources (MDMR) for the bridge replacements, spent much of his opening statement defending his personal reputation and dismissing what he described as “lies” spread by local media and on social platforms.

Sep 17, 2024 | oceanspringsweeklyrecord.com | E. Brian Rose

OCEAN SPRINGS, MS — “It does feel like the city is doing a lot of things behind the residents' backs,” Planning Commissioner Kevin O’Connell stated bluntly during a recent public hearing. His comment underscores the growing outrage among locals over proposed zoning changes, that residents claim were made without proper public notice or input.

Sep 9, 2024 | leader-call.com | E. Brian Rose

When it comes to politics, many assume it’s someone else’s job to pay attention and take action. But the reality is, political decisions affect you every day, whether it’s the roads you drive on, the parks your kids play in or the taxes that come out of your paycheck. These decisions may be made by elected officials, but it’s your responsibility to be part of that process. Ignoring problems won’t make them go away.

Aug 31, 2024 | oceanspringsweeklyrecord.com | E. Brian Rose |John Neal

Jackson County, MS -- Ethical questions have emerged locally concerning the professional working relationship between Gautier City Prosecutor Josh Danos and Municipal Court Judge Amy St. Pe. According to documents obtained by the Ocean Springs Weekly Record, Prosecutor Danos and Judge St Pe' are currently working together on a high-stakes legal case that has the potential of raising ethical concerns, and locals have reached out to the Ocean Springs Weekly Record about the case, asking...