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Amtrak Gulf Coast
Breaking news and updates 

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Photo courtesy Ken Murphy, Murph's Drone.
We're your one-stop-shop for all the Amtrak train news and updates! You'll find the latest news at the top.  Scroll down our page for older info.  #YallAboard     

Big Buzz Blog
what we're talking about

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Owner Constance Mims (in white) and the staff of Unique Transitions Beauty Supply.
Unique Transitions: Offering Beauty and Hair Supplies to Hancock County
Hancock County has a brand-new beauty and hair supply store: Unique Transitions Beauty Supply, which opened August 19 adjacent to Unique Transitions Beauty College on Highway 90  in Waveland.​
-by Maurice Singleton​

shore thing
weekly fishing report 

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Les Lewis with a huge speckled trout caught in the Louisiana Marsh south of Waveland, MS.
Shore Thing Fishing Report, 9/20/23
Despite cooling water temperatures, local fishing is still hot for warm-water species - and we're seeing the return of cool-water trout as well.
- by Sonny Schindler, Shore Thing Fishing Charters​

arts local
​​news from the local art scene

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Image from the playbill of the play, "Mercy Train: Next Stop Bay St. Louis."
Mercy Train: Next Stop Bay St. Louis
​A little history and acting go a long way towards making a good show. “Mercy Train: Next Stop Bay St. Louis” is an original screenplay written by local Beverley Frater. The sold-out show was a major hit. 
- by Connie Voight

Partner Spotlight
supporting the Shoofly 

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Ed and Nora Wikoff | Ann Madden Photography
Edward H. Wikoff Architects, AIA, PC
In 2007, after Katrina, Ed and Nora Wikoff created Edward H. Wikoff Architects to help rebuild Hancock County into an ever-growing community that their children can proudly call home.
- by Kirby Rhodes​

shared history
glimpses from the past 

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Jimmy Buffett and Kathleen Stieffel share the stage at Jazzfest in 1988. Photo by photo by Pat Kauchick.
The Summer Kathleen Toured with Jimmy Buffett
Jump back in time to relive one of the most magical summers of Kathleen Stieffel’s life. The Bay native reminisces on her time touring the nation with the one and only Jimmy Buffett.
- By Lisa Monti​

second saturday
​​art walk

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Magnolia Antiiques is one of September's Second Saturday Hot Spots.
Second Saturday Art Walk - September 2023
​Be sure to check out this month's Hot Spots Baytique, 125D Main Street; Magnolia Antiques, 200 Main Street; and Edmond Fahey Funeral Home, 110 Necaise Avenue.  

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- by McKenzey Northington

15 minutes
photo gallery
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Blues powerhouse and two-time IBC finalist Luscious Spiller headlined Booker Fest.
A Tribute to James Booker: Booker Fest 2023
100 Men Hall spent Labor Day weekend 2023 honoring the memory of musician James Booker, a flamboyant, talented, and complex musician who spent much of his childhood in Bay St. Louis.
- photos by Melanie Cole

nature notes
wild and wonderful

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In Communion, a Soul Sings ...
Just as an “organizing principle” connects and organizes a body’s cells [i.e., human soul], a pattern connects and organizes a forest’s living creatures [i.e., forest soul]. 
- by James Inabinet​

on the shoofly
​​things you don't want to miss

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James Booker playing with Harry Connick, Jr. at Jassfest, 2007. | Historic New Orleans Collection
Booker Fest Line Up: Mississippi’s Best Music Fest
​The 100 Men Hall hosts its 4th annual Booker Fest to celebrate the musical genius of James Booker Sept. 1-3. The festival is Bay Saint Louis’s own, with top musicians and performers, food, libations and a drag brunch!
- by Rachel Dangermond

Talk of the Town
​what's new and exciting

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Beach Blvd, during Cruisin' the Coast, October 2014.
Looking Back at Katrina's 10th Anniversary
​Thanksgiving in August: The 10th Anniversary of Hurricane Katrina in Bay St. Louis
(Reprinted from August 2015)
Local leaders reflect on how far the community has come over the past decade - and give thanks to the undaunted survivors, volunteers and officials who refashioned a shining city from the rubble. 
-by Ana Balka

Talk of the Town
​what's new and exciting

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If the Shoe Fits: Find the Right Shoe for You
​Stylish, comfortable shoes do exist! You just have to know where to find them.
- by Kirby Rhodes

15 Minutes
photo gallery

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Singer-songwriters Carolina Story wowed the crowd at the 100 Men Hall.
Carolina Story at 100 Men Hall
Carolina Story, husband-and-wife singer-songwriters from Nashville, wowed guests at 100 Men Hall with their blend of country/folk sung in perfect two-part harmony. Rachel Dangermond, owner of 100 Men Hall, said Carolina Story "moved me to tears." 'Nuf said.
​- Photos by Marian Glaser​

Pass The Word
​​news from Pass Christian

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Gardeners: Tired of Tomatoes? Try Oyster Gardening!​Oysters are a critical part of the coastal ecosystem and our local economy. Help save the oyster industry and help the environment by gardening oysters. Join the efforts to help the Coast prosper!​
- by Susan Putnam

15 Minutes
photo gallery

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Hippies Overtake Old Town for "Birdstock"
There was enough tie-dye to make the hardiest hippy woozy at Birdstock last weekend at the Mockingbird Cafe. Take a look at our photos from the grooviest BSL event!
- photos by Brenda Comer​

Aloha Diamondhead
where living is easy

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Unveiling the Marvel: A Look into the Transformed Ramada 
Standing strong at the gateway to Diamondhead, the newly renovated Ramada by Wyndham has emerged as a beacon of elegance and modernity, captivating locals and visitors alike.
- by Anne Pitre​

Partner Spotlight
supporting the Shoofly 

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From Crunching Numbers to Elevating Styles
Financial consultant Nancy Mellon channels her inner fashionista moonlighting as a personal stylist for cabi Clothing.
– By Kim Ranjbar​

Second Saturday
art walk

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The 100 Men Hall is one of August's Second Saturday Hot Spots | Photo by McKenzey Northington
Second Saturday Art Walk - August 2023
Over the past 30 years, the monthly art walk has become one of the most popular events in the region. From 4–7 pm, gallery openings and live music keep the streets humming with activity. ​
- by McKenzey Northington ​

Coast Cuisine
great tastes

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Dolce Delectables Now Available in Bay St. Louis
When you’re craving something sweet - a bit of chocolate, a crunchy cookie, or a decorated cupcake - it just got easier to satisfy your sweet tooth.  
– By Lisa Monti

Good Neighbor
​​faces of our community

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Kellar to retire after 28 years
​After serving the citizens of Hancock County as Chancery Clerk for the last 28 years, Tim Kellar will officially retire at the end of 2023. He plans to stay on to assist in the transition of the newly elected chancery clerk in early 2024.
– By  Maurice Singleton

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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. 
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Shoofly Magazine Partners

​Our Shoofly Partners are local businesses and organizations who share our mission to enrich community life in Bay St. Louis, Waveland, Diamondhead and Pass Christian. These are limited in number to maximize visibility. Email us now to become a Shoofly Partner!
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Alice Moseley Folk Art Museum

Bay Town Inn

Bay-tique Boutique

The Bay Bum

The Shops of Century Hall

Chiniche Engineering

Creole Creamery

The Cultured Oak

The French Potager

Hancock County Historical Society

HL Raymond Properties

Kenny Dental

Lagarde's Fine Wine & Spirits

The Loft
The Mane Salon

Magnolia Antiques

Ms. Mary's Old Town Snoballs

Mystic Ghost Tours

PJ's Coffee

Salty Soul Outfitters

Theatre in the Pass

VSPA at Hancock Women's Center

The Wedding Collection ​

John & Ning Wiebmer


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