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Covering Bay St. Louis, Waveland, Diamondhead and Pass Christian.
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Amtrak Gulf Coast
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big buzz
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Explore Local Innovation at Port Air Space Day in the Bay
After a successful inaugural event last year spotlighting Stennis Space Center’s contributions to its neighboring communities, organizers have planned a stellar follow-up in November, 2024. - by Lisa Monti |
15 minutes
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Paddling in Paradise
The City of Diamondhead recently hosted Paddle Paradise, to promote Diamondhead’s kayak launches and the Rotten Bayou Blueway. Paddlers signed up for the free event and enjoyed fantastic weather, free snoballs, and a beautiful, serene paddle through the bayou. - Photos by Anne Pitre |
on the shoofly
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Laughing Gulls and Black Skimmers are just a few of the birds found on BSL beaches. | D. Temple photo
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We’re Not Photographers – We’re Counting Birds
If you see people on the beach in Bay St. Louis toting tripods, they aren’t taking photos – they’re likely to be volunteers helping to chart the success of bird populations. - By Dena Temple |
shore thing
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Li'l John and Big John Dane having fun with the redfish and speckled trout on Li'l John’s first fishing trip!
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Shore Thing Fishing Report, 10/2/2024
A bounty of bait in the bays should produce great catches, and cooler weather should mean a much more enjoyable time doing it. - by Sonny Schindler, Shore Thing Fishing Charters |
big buzz
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Getting Ready for Cruisin’
Residents and visitors to the Mississippi Gulf Coasts booked months in advance to make sure they have the best seats for Cruisin’ the Coast. After looking at the list of planned activities for CTC24, it’s not hard to wonder why! - by the Shoofly Staff |
aloha diamondhead
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Diamondhead's second annual Paddle Paradise will be held this weekend, September 28.
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It’s Fall in Diamondhead, Y'all!
Diamondhead residents are celebrating fall with two big events in the next few weeks. Read on to learn more about them. – By Anne Pitre |
talk of the town
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Let Us Be Your Downtown Dasher!
Downtown Dasher, the new local, on-demand golf cart taxi service, will begin to offer their services October 3 (hopefully). – By Kirby Rhodes |
waveland
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Waveland PD investigator Eddie Hursey was honored recently for ten years of exemplary service to the community.
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Waveland News - September, 2024
learn about Waveland’s Night Out event, Cruisin’ the Coast news, updates on several new local businesses, and honors for a member of Waveland’s police force. - by Rhonda Aime Gamble |
coast cuisine
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Barracuda Taco Stand Gears Up for Bay Opening
Owner Brett Jones wasn't necessarily looking to open a fourth location of his popular taco stand, but when the Buttercup building came up for sale, he couldn't resist. - by Lisa Monti |
big buzz
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Bay High Welcomes Warren Eyster as New Principal
Although not originally from the Gulf Coast, Eyster knows that the Bay is the perfect place for him and his family now. - by Kirby Rhodes |
second saturday
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The Boutique by TWC is one of September's Second Saturday Hot Spots.
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Second Saturday Art Walk, September 2024
BSL's monthly art walk has become one of the most popular events in the region. Check out September's Hot Spots; Gallery 220, 220 Main Street; The Boutique by TWC, 118 North Beach Blvd., Suite C; and Cuz's Old Town Oyster Bar & Grill , 108 South Beach Blvd. |
big buzz
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From Roots to Rockets: Honoring the Communities That Launched Stennis Space CenterStennis Space Center is a jewel in the crown of the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Now, an event will recognize those who sacrificed their homes so that the 125,000 acre complex could be built.
- by Brehm Bell |
nature notes
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Things Are More Than What They Are: Part 2
In this essay, Dr. Inabinet discusses how to reach an inner calm, a place where internal and external voices quiet. - By James Inabinet |
15 minutes
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Celebrating James Booker the BSL Way
The 100 Men Hall hosted its fifth annual Booker Fest to celebrate the musical genius of New Orleans rhythm and blues keyboardist James Carroll Booker over Labor Day weekend. The Lee Boys headlined a full weekend of amazing musical tributes. - by Melanie Cole |
big buzz
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Labor Day at the Lighthouse
The Waveland Lighthouse at the foot of Coleman Avenue was the place to celebrate Labor Day this past weekend. - Story by Kirby Rhodes; photos by Rhonda Rhodes |
arts locale
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One Mississippi, Two Mississippi
Pass Christian Books will host the Mississippi Book Festival kick-off on September 12, 2024 at 6:30 pm. Now, University of New Orleans Professor Barbara Johnson will whet your appetite with her review of Minrose Gwin’s Beautiful Dreamers. - By Barbara Johnson |
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“Blue Supermoon” Over the Bay
Enjoy this series of photos of the uncommon blue supermoon over Bay St. Louis, and read on for more treats for local stargazers. - Photos by Gregg Martel |
noteworthy women
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St. Stanislaus Welcomes Nancy Artigues as New Principal
St. Stanislaus College began a new school year last week with a woman at the helm for the first time in the school's 170-year history. - by Maurice Singleton |
coast cuisine
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Oh, those deviled eggs, a fan favorite at That Boy Good Soul Food & BBQ Joint.
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“It’s All Good!” at BSL’s Newest BBQ Joint
To call That Boy Good the talk of the town would be an understatement. BSL's newest source of mouth-watering barbecue is earning legions of fans, and the word is getting out. - by Lisa Monti |
amtrak update
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The Mobile city council met on August 6 and voted unanimously to fund the completion of the upgrades that will allow Amtrak to offer passenger rail service between New Orleans and Mobile.
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There’s Light at the End of the (Train) Tunnel!
The Mobile City Council unanimously passed intergovernmental and funding agreements that will allow Amtrak passenger service to run from Mobile to New Orleans. It was the final hurdle in a years-long effort to reestablish service. - by Ellis Anderson |
good neighbor
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Dr. Chevis Eyeing Retirement
Dr. Bert Chevis, M.D. has had a fulfilling and thriving family practice in Bay St. Louis for forty-two years. Now he is looking forward to retirement. - by Maurice Singleton |
partner spotlight
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Crane Builders LLC Celebrates New Office Opening and Expansion
Jackye Crane’s well-respected construction business owes its success to the hard work and vision of its owner – with a little kismet thrown in. - by Kim Ranjbar |
aloha diamondhead
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Explore Diamondhead’s Natural Beauty on Blueway Trails
Diamondhead features some of the most magnificent and accessible waterways on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. This summer would be the perfect time to set out by kayak, canoe, or paddle board and explore these assets. - by Anne Pitre |
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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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