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Amtrak Gulf Coast
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Nature Notes
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Communion With Nature: Prologue
In this age of man-made barriers to keep nature out of our lives, what if we tried listening to the needs of the land and its creatures? - by James Inabinet, Ph. D. |
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59th WCA St. Pats Parade Rolls in Waveland
In spite of cold temps and a bracing wind, the 3.7-mile Waveland Saint Patrick's Day Parade route was lined by enthusiastic parade-goers. A spirited time was had by all, thanks to the Waveland Civic Association! - Photos by Gregg Martel |
Shared History
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Parrot Head bartender Hailee Parkfield whips up a beautiful, fresh fruit margarita.
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Gulfside Assembly to Celebrate 100 Years
“It is not about the buildings; it’s about the mission,” said Cheryl Thompson about Gulfside Assembly, a place full of history. - By Maurice Singleton |
Partner Spotlight
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Parrot Head bartender Hailee Parkfield whips up a beautiful, fresh fruit margarita.
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Bodega Bay St. Louis: The Locals’ Best Kept Secret
Talk about an all-in-one place, from golf cart rentals to a wine and liquor store, to some of the best margaritas and sandwiches along the coast – Bodega has it all. - By Melanie Cole |
Shore Thing
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Big sheepshead are still being found in Bay St Louis.
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Shore thing Fishing Report, 3/22/2023
Winds kept the boats close to shore this week, but that doesn't mean they didn't catch fish! - by Sonny Schindler, Shore Thing Fishing Charters |
Big Buzz
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Meeting of the Southern Rail Commission in NOLA
Slow but steady is the name of the game with the new Amtrak passenger trains. Updates are trickling in, but we know one thing for sure — the trains are going to bring a lot of change to Hancock County. - by Nikki Moon |
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Children's Author / Artist Steven Harper Visits BSL Library
The Bay St. Louis Library billed him as "Author, Musician, Visionary Artist, Teacher, and “Uber-Geek.” However you see him, Steven Harper is a force of nature. - Photos by Gregg Martel |
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SOUP'er Mudfest a Tasty Hit on Second Saturday
People arrived happy but hungry at this year's Soup'er Mudfest on March 11. Participants could purchase one of 750 handcrafted soup bowls made by ten talented area artists. The bowl also got them samples of amazing soups from a dozen area merchants! - Photos by Lionel Haynes, Jr. |
Town Green
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Derick Hall is proud of the butterfly house at Ruth's Roots, which he helped build.
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Derick Hall: Back to his Roots at Ruth’s Roots
Bound for the 2023 NFL Draft, Derick Hall stays true to his roots. This Auburn Tiger is headed toward a great future yet takes the time to visit Ruth’s Roots and help with repairs and upgrades. He stays true to his values — family and people. - By Maurice Singleton |
Talk of the Town
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Architect's rendering of one of two new buildings for Pearl River Community College to be located at Stennis Int'l. Airport.
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Hancock Aviation Aerospace Workforce Academy Coming to Hancock County
Pearl River Community College has broken ground on the all-new Hancock Aviation Aerospace Workforce Academy at Stennis International Airport that is scheduled to open in late summer. - By Lisa Monti |
Coast Cuisine
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Coast Cuisine: Lenten Dinner Edition
Lenten season provides local churches and civic organizations an opportunity to provide delicious, meatless meals for our community. We may be doing without meat, but we’re not suffering – not by a long shot. - by Lisa Monti |
Second Saturday
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Second Saturday Art Walk, March 2023
The monthly art walk has become one of the most popular events in the region. A few times a year, Second Saturday adopts a theme. The “Souper Mudfest Second Saturday Artwalk" - one of the most popular events of the year in Bay St. Louis - will take place March 11, rain or shine. - by McKenzey Northington |
Big Buzz
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Bubbly Babes in the Bay
A mother-daughter team launched Bubbly Babes in late November of last year, a Main Street gift shop featuring their all-natural, hand-made bath and body essentials. - By Kim Ranjbar |
Arts Alive
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SOUP'er Mud Fest - A BSL Tradition
Be sure to get in line early on March 11 so you don’t miss out on buying a handmade soup bowl for the 15th annual SOUP’er Mudfest in Old Town. Bowls can be purchased beginning at 3 pm. - By Lisa Monti |
15 Minutes
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Krewe of Real People, the Next Generation Parade 2023
The Krewe of Real People - TNG put on a terrific show in Bay St. Louis on Mardi Gras Day. Revelers from near and far dressed up and turned out to catch throws, dance with the krewes and have a good time. - Photos by Anne Pitre |
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A Beloved Artist and Teacher
The coast mourns the loss of an artist who helped shape our community character. by Ellis Anderson |
15 Minutes
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Mystic Krewe of the Seahorse Parade 2023
According to their Facebook page, the Mystic Krewe of the Seahorse boasted that there were more than 5,000 revelers lining the streets of Bay St. Louis for their Lundi Gras parade. Anyone who tried to park in Old Town on Monday evening knows that is no exaggeration! - Photos by Gregg Martel |
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Krewe of Diamondhead Mardi Gras Parade 2023
Another fantastic parade is in the books for the Krewe of Diamondhead, which held its annual Mardi Gras parade on Saturday, February 18. A great time was had by all! - Photos by Ann Pitre and Marian Glaser |
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2023 Pass Christian Mardi Gras Parade
It was a perfect day for the St. Paul's Carnival Association Mardi Gras Parade, with sunny skies, family and fun, and happy faces everywhere! - Photos by Gregg Martel |
On the Shoofly
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BSL Mardi Gras parade ca. 1946 | Hancock County Historical Society
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Mardi Gras Along the Gulf Coast
Laissez les bons temps rouler! From New Orleans to Mobile, Mardi Gras is celebrated all along the Gulf Coast—making Mississippi the best of both worlds. - By Maurice Singleton |
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Krewe of Nereids Parade 2023
On Sunday, February 12, the Krewe of Nereids wowed Bay St. Louis and Waveland with their 55th annual Mardi Gras parade. - Photos by Brenda Comer |
Good Neighbor
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Paul to lead USM over next four years
In November, Dr. Joe Paul was named as the next president of The University of Southern Mississippi – to the delight of his friends, the USM community and his former classmates. - By Maurice Singleton |
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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