Covering Bay St. Louis, Waveland, Diamondhead and Pass Christian.
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Amtrak Gulf Coast
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shore thing
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Shore Thing Fishing Report, 3/27/2024
As the seasons change, so do fishing conditions. It may take a little searching, but finding clean, salty water generally leads to a good catch. - By Sonny Schindler, Shore Thing Fishing Charters |
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St. Patrick's Day Parade 2024
Irish eyes were certainly smilin' on March 16 during the 60th annual St. Patrick's Day parade sponsored by the Waveland Civic Association. Floats, golf carts and marching clubs followed the long route through Waveland, with cabbages, carrots and trinkets thrown to happy onlookers. - Photos by Gregg Martel |
talk of the town
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The Hospitality City Welcomes a New Marriott Hotel
A Picayune developer plans to build a 110-room Marriott-branded hotel on Highway 90, adding to the list of commercial projects coming to Waveland. - by Lisa Monti |
good neighbor
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EMA Director Adam Leads Hancock County’s Disaster Readiness
Brian “Hooty” Adam loves his job. Ask anyone who knows him; they’ll tell you that Hancock County feels safer and is a more resilient place because of Hooty’s role as EMA director. - By Maurice Singleton |
big buzz
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Hancock County Hazardous Waste Day March 23
Do you have household chemicals and other hazardous waste that you don’t know what to do with? What is and isn’t considered hazardous waste? Read on for information about next week’s Household Hazardous Waste Day. - by Kirby Rhodes |
shared history
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100 Men Hall: The First Century
In this article from 2022, the current owner of the 100 Men Hall recounts its beginnings, its heyday, its trials – and its ultimate reemergence as a community mainstay. - by Rachel Dangermond |
on the shoofly
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The Shoofly Krewe is Looking to Grow!
The Shoofly Magazine is looking for a few new Krewe members. Calling all writers and future editors – one of these opportunities may be for you! - The Shoofly Magazine staff |
second saturday
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Second Saturday Art Walk / SOUPer MudFest 2024
“Souper Mudfest Second Saturday Artwalk" - one of the most popular events of the year in Bay St. Louis - will take place March 9, rain or shine. March Hot Spots are Daiquiri Shak and Jane Evans Designs, and the Business Spotlight this month is Hair Works. Read more here! - By McKenzie Northington |
watching waveland
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Keep Up with “Watching Waveland”
The Shoofly Magazine is revitalizing its Watching Waveland (formerly What’s Up Waveland) content. Check out Waveland alderman Rhonda Aime-Gamble’s monthly report. - by Rhonda Aime-Gamble |
aloha diamondhead
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Diamondhead Farmers Market Reopens March 8
After a winter hiatus, the highly anticipated Diamondhead Farmers Market is gearing up for a grand reopening this Friday. - by Anne Pitre |
nature notes
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Art Inspired by Nature: The Magnolia Bayou Art Project
This is the final written installment of a project focusing on art within place. As the culmination of this project, several local artists were asked to create art from nature and exhibit their pieces at the Magnolia Bayou Art Project at 100 Men Hall on March 23, 2024. - By James Inabinet |
big buzz
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Super SOUPer Mudfest
The origins of the enormously popular and oddly-named celebration of mud, local potters, good food and community spirit, in Old Town Bay St. Louis. - story by LB Kovac, photos by Ellis Anderson |
This year's SOUPer Mudfest kicks off Saturday, March 9, at 2pm at the United Methodist Church. There will be over 26 soups to choose from! Come early for the best bowl selection.
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Krewe of Pawseidon Paw-rade 2024
Our furry friends got a taste of Mardi Gras fun on February 24 at the annual Krewe of Pawseidon Parade in Bay St. Louis. The parade featured a pet parade, brass band, DJ, marching clubs, and of course, lots of area pets! - Photos by Melanie Cole |
shared history
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Residents of Color Who Shaped Bay St. Louis
In honor of Black History Month, the author looks back at three BSL residents whose character and service helped shape our community. - Story by Jerry Beaugez |
talk of the town
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Hancock Chamber Business Resource Center Opens
The new Business Resource Center owes its existence to the efforts of the City of Bay St. Louis and the Hancock Chamber of Commerce. |
big buzz
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A Day of Indulgence at Azalea Salon and Spa
Welcome to the epitome of self-care indulgence. Glamour meets relaxation at Azalea Salon and Spa, now nestled within the lavish confines of the Hollywood Casino & Resort Gulf Coast in Bay St. Louis. - by Anne Pitre |
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Lundi Gras 2024 with Mystic Krewe of the Seahorse
In spite of a rainy start to the day, the weather cleared for the evening parade. The Krewe adopted a new parade route this year, and country music sweethearts Chapel Hart served as parade Grand Marshals, to the delight of the crowd! - photos by Gregg Martel |
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Krewe of Diamondhead Mardi Gras Parade 2024
Saturday, February 10, was a great day for the Krewe of Diamondhead golf cart parade. The carts looked great, there were lots of throws for the kids, and everyone had a great time! - Photos by Marian Glaser |
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Krewe of Real People TNG Ball 2024
The Krewe of Real People: The Next Generation hosted their annual Mardi Gras ball the weekend before Mardi Gras. This year's theme was "Coming to America," and attendees dressed in costumes based on that 1988 Eddie Murphy film. - Photos by Marian Glaser |
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Pass Christian Mardi Gras Parade 2024
The St. Paul Carnival Association, founded in 1930, held its annual parade on Sunday, February 11. In all, there were 87 units, making the Pass Parade one of the largest on the Coast. - Photos by Gregg Martel |
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Krewe of Nereids Parade 2024
With a theme of "Surf's Up," the 56th annual Krewe of Nereids Mardi Gras parade rolled up Highway 90 with surf-themed floats and costumes: mermaids, pirates, lifeguards, even Hawaiian shaved ice. If it was surfing-related, it was in the parade! - Photos by Gregg Martel |
noteworthy women
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Peggy Sprabery: Rockstar Volunteer for Pass Christian and the Gulf Coast
For years, Peggy Sprabery has been one incredibly busy lady when it comes to volunteering her time to benefit Mississippi Gulf Coast charities. – By Maurice Singleton |
15 minutes
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Mardi Gras Masks & Mocktails
Participants crafted exquisite Mardi Gras masks using dried and permanent botanicals while sipping refreshing mocktails, celebrating the festive spirit of Mardi Gras. Martha Butler of The French Potager and Lisa Lamulle of Pine & Proper provided their expertise. - Photos by Marian Glaser |
partner spotlight
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Renaissance Dermatology & Aesthetics Opens “Pop-Up” in Bay St. Louis
Board-certified dermatologist Dr. Laurie Harrington recently brought the aesthetic part of her Louisiana practice to the Mississippi Gulf Coast. - By Kim Ranjbar |
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Across the Pond Guitar Festival
Across the Pond Guitar Festival is an established, well loved event out of New Orleans. This year, the lineup features guitar virtuosi Gavino Loche from Italy and Adrian Raso from Canada, with Jimmy Robinson from New Orleans, and a list of great New Orleans guitarists. As always, 100 Men Hall hosted an outstanding event. - Photos by Melanie Cole |
coast cuisine
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The Lunch Box: New Ownership, Same Great Taste
Jackie and Justin Lunsford, new owners of this venerable restaurant, vow to match the standard set by the previous owners while offering daily specials and a few new menu items. - by Lisa Monti |
big buzz
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Amtrak: Are the Plans on Track?
If Amtrak trains ran on enthusiastic support, its planned passenger rail service between New Orleans and Mobile would have been restored by now. - by Lisa Monti |
coast cuisine
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Dempsey's Steak and Seafood
If you find yourself headed to Dempsey’s Steak and Seafood for lunch or dinner and you haven’t been to the Kiln restaurant ever or often, you may want to take a look at the menu online before you get there. - by Lisa Monti |
What is a shoofly?
A shoofly is a raised wood deck circling a large tree and historically, almost every hotel on the Mississippi coast had one. Now the shoofly by the old Bay St. Louis City Hall is one of few remaining, and it's become our iconic town landmark.
A shoofly is a raised wood deck circling a large tree and historically, almost every hotel on the Mississippi coast had one. Now the shoofly by the old Bay St. Louis City Hall is one of few remaining, and it's become our iconic town landmark.
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