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Community Calendar Upcoming Events
Covering Bay St. Louis, Waveland, Diamondhead and Pass Christian.
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Amtrak Gulf Coast
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second saturday
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Port, Air Space Day in the Bay is one of several happenings this weekend.
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Second Saturday, November 2025
This month we feature a potpourri of events, don't-miss local attractions, and hard-working local businesses that deserve your attention. Read on! - By Holly Harrison & Shannon Stage, Old Town Merchants Association |
talk of the town
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Youthful volunteers for New Day in the Bay, 2008, photo by Ellis Anderson
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Alyece Smith: Finding Her FLOW
Alyece Smith is making waves not only throughout Hancock County but around the world with her direct approach to neurodivergent success strategies. - by Francesca Bianci |
shore thing
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John Wood Reed from Inverness, MS, with a nice redfish and doormat Flounder from Cat Island.
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Shore Thing Fishing Report, 11/5/25
Rapidly dropping water temperatures should signal our local fish to feed, feed, feed. Local anglers can't wait to take advantage of that. - by Sonny Schindler, Shore Thing Fishing Charters |
15 minutes
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Wild, Wonderful Witches Walk 2025
Witches dusted off their brooms to enjoy a day and night on the town - Old Town, that is. Bay St. Louis welcomed throngs of sexy, scary, and downright spooky ladies (and men) for the annual Witches Walk on October 25. The costumes were more outrageous than ever! - Photos by Gregg Martel |
big buzz
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Troubled Complex Getting Multimillion-dollar Renovation
The multimillion-dollar renovation of the former Oak Park and Gulf Grove Apartments in Waveland is expected to be completed in the next several months. - By Lisa Monti |
big buzz
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Photo from 2024 Taste of Hancock | Gregg Martel
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Taste of Hancock Will Celebrate 100 Years of Flavor, Community, Innovation
This year's Taste of Hancock takes on more meaning as the organization celebrates 100 years of service to Hancock County's business community. - Hancock Chamber of Commerce |
15 minutes
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Boo in the Bay Parade a Scary Good Time
The annual Boo in the Bay Parade rolled on October 18, with horrifyingly haunted displays, costumed marching groups, and ghoulish dance teams. Even before the parade, the lineup party lit up the depot for music and dancing. - Photos by Gregg Martel |
15 minutes
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CTC '25: Blessing of the Classics
Cruisers paraded through the streets of Diamondhead from City Hall and ended at the “blessing circle,” where the cars received a blessing and a certificate. The giant block party that followed proved that Diamondhead knows how to throw a party! - Photos by Melanie Cole |
15 minutes
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Cruisin' the Bay 2025
Cruisin’ the Coast 2025 drew over 10,000 registered cars and tens of thousands more spectators. CTC is one of the largest car events in the United States – and when the cruisers come to Old Town BSL, the party reaches maximum intensity! The Shoofly Magazine captured the cars and the good times when “the world’s largest block party” came to The Bay. - Photos by Gregg Martel |
15 minutes
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Cruisin' Waveland's "Hot Rods & Hospitality"
“The Hospitality City” hosted Hot Rods & Hospitality, featuring hot rods, classic and muscle cars, street rods, and every kind of vehicle imaginable. Live music filled the streets, and food trucks and craft vendors kept everyone fed and happy. - Photos by Gregg Martel |
coast cuisine
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St. James Cheese Company: Crave-worthy Bites
Cases full of artisenal cheeses and a menu of memorable dishes will earn this new stop in Pass Christian a regular slot in your dining rotation. - Story by Francesca Bianci |
noteworthy women
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Kay Kell, August 16, boarding the inaugural run of the new Amtrak Mardi Gras line. Photo by Ellis Anderson
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Kay Kell: The Behind-the Scenes Queen of Amtrak's New Mardi Gras Line
Amtrak's new Mardi Gras line between New Orleans and Mobile is reinvigorating Gulf Coast culture. Meet the woman who worked for 30 years to manifest the dream. - by Ellis Anderson |
15 minutes
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CTC: Long Beach and Gulfport
Cruisers don't let the weather stop 'em! With over 10,000 vehicles registered (so far) in 2025, this year is promising to be one of the best years yet! - Photos by Gregg Martel |
15 minutes
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Butterflies in the Pass Celebrates the Beauty of Nature
Pass Christian’s War Memorial Park attracted lots of visitors with speakers, educational exhibits, hands-on activities, and a walking parade for costumed butterfly lovers of all ages (and species!). Vendors at the weekly Pass Market also featured butterfly-themed art and crafts for sale. - Photos by Marian Glaser |
nature notes
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Bay St. Louis Walkabout: Nature's Gallery
On November 1st, join local artists and creators in celebrating our home in Pass Christian at the Gail-Keenan Gallery from 4 to 6PM. “The temple bells stopped ringing, but the sound keeps coming out of the flowers.” –Basho - story and photos by James Inabinet |
talk of the town
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Cruisin' the Coast 2025 Schedule
Are you ready for Cruisin’ the Coast 2025? With a schedule of activities this jam-packed, you'd better start working out now to increase your stamina so you can catch it all! - by the Shoofly Staff; 2024 photos by Gregg Martel |
15 minutes
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One Mississippi Unites the Community in Fun
What if you held an event that included games, activities, food, music and laughter for all ages and called it ONE MISSISSIPPI? The 100 Men Hall invited the town to play, bring a chair, and enjoy some good old fashioned fun. - Photos by Marian Glaser |
big buzz
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124 Court Street: A Historic Revival in the Heart of Bay St. Louis
Inspiration for the design of this ambitious, new combination retail and residential building is clearly the heart and style of Bay St. Louis. - Story by Francesca Bianci |
15 minutes
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First Driftapalooza Offers Music, Vendors
The first-ever Driftapalooza was held last weekend. Sponsored and hosted by the Driftwood Motel on Highway 90, the event featured great music, craft vendors, and local businesses. The response was so great that plans are already underway for Driftapalooza 2026! - Photos by Melanie Cole |
on the shoofly
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“See Tracks? Think Train” Highlights Track Safety
September 15-21 was “See Tracks? Think Train®” week, a time each year when groups around the country seek to raise awareness about rail safety - a very timely message. - Story by Ellis Anderson |
15 minutes
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Waveland’s Ground Zero Museum Marks Katrina’s 20th Anniversary
Waveland’s Ground Zero Museum honored the victims and the survivors of Hurricane Katrina this week with a “Reflections and Remembrance” service as the 20th anniversary of the devastating storm passed. The event included the premiere of a new Katrina documentary, “On Call: Katrina’s First Responders.” - Photos by Brenda Comer |
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Pass Christian “Reflects and Remembers” Katrina
On August 29, the City of Pass Christian honored the survivors and victims of Hurricane Katrina at its 20th Remembrance event. Attendees heard sentiments honoring the city’s past from officials of the city, county, state, and federal government. Former WLOX meteorologist Carrie Duncan served as master of ceremonies. - Photos by Brenda Comer |
amtrak update
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All Aboard, Y'All! Gulf Coast Celebrates Inaugural Run
On August 16, members of the press and VIPs from Amtrak, the Southern Rail Commission, and government officials from three states celebrated the start of the long-awaited Mardi Gras rail service between Mobile and New Orleans. See the photos and find a schedule here! – Photos by Ellis Anderson, courtesy of the French Quarter Journal |
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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