Covering Bay St. Louis, Waveland, Diamondhead and Pass Christian.
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Amtrak Gulf Coast
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waveland
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Dining News, Golf Cart Rules, and Recognizing a Job Well Done
We have restaurant news, changes in golf cart regulations, and a spotlight on a city employee whose work is worth celebrating. - by Rhonda Aime Gamble |
nature notes
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Things Are More Than They Are: Part 1
What is reality if not perception? Is our perception of something the reality, or does it differ from person to person? Dr. Inabinet takes us on a journey between reality and imagination. - By James Inabinet |
shore thing
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Shore Thing Fishing Report, 7/24/2024
In the summer, the fish get as sluggish as the anglers when the heat is on - so get out there early for the best catch! - by Sonny Schindler, Shore Thing Fishing Charters |
15 minutes
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Celebrating All Things Frida
Bay St. Louis's Frida Fest celebrates the birthday of Mexican artist Frida Kahlo with a costume contest and a fiesta like no other. Hosted at the Mockingbird Café, contestants vie for the Best Costume award and cheer for their friends and neighbors. It's good to see people letting their Frida flags fly! - Photos by Brenda Comer |
aloha diamondhead
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Diamondhead Celebrates its Nominees for Prestigious Awards
The Hancock Chamber of Commerce’s Salute to Business & Industry Awards honors outstanding businesses and individuals from the city of Diamondhead. - by Anne Pitre |
coast cuisine
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Beachside at Buoy’s Returns as Beachside Bistro
Chef Joe and Michelle Beauregard are back and better than ever, serving their signature dishes – and a whole lot more – at their new home on Highway 603. - By Lisa Monti |
15 minutes
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OLG Crab Fest Turns Up The Heat
The weather was as steamy as the crabs at the 40th annual Crab Festival hosted by Our Lady of the Gulf Catholic Church in Bay St. Louis. The music was nearly as hot as the spiced shrimp, with local and regional bands lighting up the stage. - Photos by Gregg Martel |
arts locale
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Free to Be… You and Me
On July 12-13, help celebrate the hard work of 16 amazing local children and teens as they take to the stage for a performance based on the ground-breaking 1972 record album. - by Connie Voight |
big buzz
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Bay St. Louis Recognized for Excellence in Public Safety
BSL’s new award-winning police headquarters, which officially opened in March, is one part of the city’s overall strategy to optimize its police force and improve the quality of life for its residents. - by Lisa Monti |
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 |
second saturday
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Second Saturday / Frida Fest, July 2024
This specially themed Second Saturday art walk in July – Frida Fest – celebrates the birthday of iconic artist Frida Kahlo with an extraordinary costume contest and a fiesta of other special happenings! |
talk of the town
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A Fresh Start: The Economy Inn Renovated as the Driftwood Motel
SVN Urban Properties saw the potential in a dilapidated property that threatened the security of the area. Now, the updated and renovated boutique motel will start accepting reservations in the next few weeks. - by Kirby Rhodes |
noteworthy women
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From Brewing Pioneer to a Leader in STEM
Leslie Henderson is having the time of her life as one of a team of chemical engineers running a plastics manufacturing plant in Hancock County, feeding her love of science, chemistry, and physics. - by Maurice Singleton |
shared history
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Juneteenth Celebration in Waveland
This year’s Juneteenth celebration marked the twenty-third consecutive year that Waveland Helping Hands has sponsored the event. - by Maurice Singleton |
amtrak update
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The Dam Has Broken!
“It looks like the dam has finally broken,” says Knox Ross, a Southern Rail Commissioner who has been working for more than 13 years to help restore passenger rail service from New Orleans to Mobile. - by Ellis Anderson |
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 |
good neighbor
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Sonny Schindler: One That Almost Got Away
As a partner in Shore Thing Fishing Charters, there is nothing Sonny likes more than helping someone land their first fish… and he is good at making that happen. - by Maurice Singleton |
15 minutes
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Pirate Date in the Bay, 2024
On May 17th and 18th, the Mystic Krewe of the Seahorse hosted the 9th Annual Pirate Day in the Bay! From a costume contest to a golf cart parade, the weekend is always a good time. - Photos by Gregg Martel |
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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