Covering Bay St. Louis, Waveland, Diamondhead and Pass Christian.
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Amtrak Gulf Coast
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Waveland Crawfish Cookoff Benefits Hancock Resource Center
At the second annual Waveland Crawfish Cookoff in Waveland, teams from all over vied for braggin’ rights to the best crawfish boil - and cash prizes, too. The money raised helps the Hancock Resource Center provide essential resources to people in crisis. - Photos by Gregg Martel |
partner spotlight
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La Terre Farms Aflower
The Wyly family business is blossoming, from selling wreaths and garlands at farmers' markets, to a sustainable, agritourism destination growing a bounty of blooms. - by Kim Ranjbar |
shore thing
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Shore Thing Fishing Report, 4/24/2024
The waters are warming, the baitfish are coming, and the big ones are not far behind. Sonny's advice: Get outside with your family and enjoy this great weather! - By Sonny Schindler, Shore Thing Fishing Charters |
arts locale
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Arts Alive 2024: A Celebration of Creativity
Canopies dotted the depot district as Arts Alive 2024 came to life. For the first time, the event was held over two days. A full range of media was represented, from potters, to woodworkers, to painters and weavers. Art demonstrations captivated curious onlookers. - Photos by Brenda Comer |
big buzz
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Skydweller Aero Revolutionizes the Aerospace Industry
Skydweller Aero recently set up operations at Stennis International Airport – and they shared an announcement concerning a very special solar-powered aircraft. - by Lisa Monti |
noteworthy women
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The Remarkable Impact of Officer Phalba Holmes
Phalba Holmes is a fourth-generation law enforcement officer in Bay St. Louis and an amazing woman. As a police officer, real estate investor, involved citizen, and single parent, how does she do it all? And why? – By Maurice Singleton |
arts locale
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Arts Alive: Celebrating the Vibrancy of Bay St. Louis
Get ready to immerse yourself in a world of creativity, inspiration, and fun on April 13-14. Hosted in the Bay St. Louis historic Depot District, this two-day interactive art festival promises an unforgettable experience for all ages. - by Steve Barney |
second saturday
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Second Saturday Happenings- We’re Putting Art Back in Second Saturday ArtWalk
April is a celebration of our local artists and craftspeople. On Second Saturday April 13, we’ll be featuring some of the area's brightest stars. Visit April's Hot Spots, Gulf Coast Home, Rags to Riches, and The Porch. - By McKenzie Northington |
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Art in the Pass: Something for Everyone
Great spring weather welcomed the 26th annual Art in the Pass at Memorial Park in Pass Christian. The fine arts festival attracted about 100 artists: painters, photographers, sculptors, potters, wood workers, and more. - Photos by Brenda Comer |
waveland
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What's New in Waveland
Updates on new local businesses, recycling, and a very special and TASTY event! - by Rhonda Aime-Gamble |
coast cuisine
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Dive into Fresh Fare at Sea Level
Even when the weather’s not perfect, you will likely see a line of customers waiting to order an award-winning burger or other “fresh fare with a coastal flair” at Sea Level on the Pass Christian beach. – By Lisa Monti |
big buzz
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Bay St. Louis Police Department Unveils New Chapter
On March 22, Bay St. Louis officially unveiled its much-anticipated police headquarters. After Hurricane Katrina washed away the police department on Court Street in 2005, headquarters moved to an old building on the corner of Main Street and Highway 90. - By Kirby Rhodes |
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Magnolia Bayou Art Project Comes to Life
On March 23, thirty artists displayed a culmination of months of observation and creation. Dubbed the Magnolia Bayou Art Project, this group exercise brought creative minds out into the marsh, then let them loose in their chosen media. Their interpretations were on display at the 100 Men Hall. - Photos by Melanie Cole |
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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 |
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. |
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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 |
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 |
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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