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Community Calendar

Comprehensive Events for the Western Mississippi Gulf Coast

PictureMardi Gras season 2023 is nigh, and we have what you need to know about upcoming parades in BSL, Waveland, Diamondhead, and Pass Christian! Photo from 2022 Nereids parade by Gregg Martel.


​Every week, we gather event information from Bay St. Louis, Waveland, Diamondhead and Pass Christian and put it in a mobile-friendly calendar that gives you lots of share options. Submit your event info here! 
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Brought to you by Bay-Tique boutique, Salty Soul Outfitters and Serious Bread Bakery.


Upcoming Events

Curated events from the Shoofly Krewe 

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The Krewe of Kids Parade kicks off at Dunbar Village on February 11 at 11am. See more details on this and other happenings at Upcoming Events!
Our top picks for Bay St. Louis, Waveland, Diamondhead and Pass Christian. One of our most popular Shoofly Magazine features! 
Brought to you by Century Hall, Creole Creamery and PJ's Coffee
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Featured Partner

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Mockingbird Cafe

Talk of the Town
Top stories

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Medical Marijuana in Mississippi
It is now legal to purchase medical marijuana in Mississippi. This will bring relief to many who suffer from glaucoma, chronic pain and effects of chemotherapy. Here is how and where to get it.
– by Lisa Monti

Second Saturday
monthly artwalk

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Dragonfly in the Bay is one of February's Second Saturday Hotspots.
Second Saturday Art Walk, February 2023
Old Town stays lively all day, with many merchants and restaurants offering specials. ​The pace picks up from 4–7 pm, when gallery openings and live music keep the streets humming with activity. ​
February's Hot Spots are Bodega Adventure Rentals, 111 Court Street; Dragonfly in the Bay, 211 Main Street; and Second Street Salon & Boutique, 106 South Second Street. ​ 
​- Story and photos by McKenzey Northington

What's Up, Waveland? 
Waveland lifestyle

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What's Up, Waveland? February 2023
The answer to “What’s up, Waveland?” here in February is easy – the largest Waveland event of the year is coming!
- by Bruce Northridge​
Brought to you by Chiniche Engineering 

Partner Spotlight
making the Shoofly possible​

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Investing in the Future: Gerald W. Rigby, CPA, PC
Jerrod Rigby joins the family firm, earning his chops and following in his father’s footsteps.
- By Kim Ranjbar

Shore Thing
Weekly fishing report

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A lucky young man with a speckled trout near Bayou Caddy.
Shore Thing Fishing Report, 2/1/2023
Tasty sheepshead and speckled trout are there for the taking – but beware the fog that can be dangerous to boaters.
- by Sonny Schindler, Shore Thing Fishing Charters

Talk of the Town
Top stories

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New Condominiums Coming to Ulman Avenue
Plans are approved to convert a small, Mid-Century school building on Ulman Avenue into luxury condominiums.
– by Lisa Monti

Shared History
looking back at our past

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Photo of Clementine Williams by Gus Bennett/100 Men Hall People Project
Clementine Williams: An Inspiring Look Back
She lived through segregation, she knew discrimination – and fought back as an activist. But Clementine Williams is best known and loved as a dedicated educator.
 - by Maurice Singleton​

15 Minutes
photo galleries

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The new king and queen of the Krewe of CASA, Natalie Guess and Trent Favre.
Krewe of CASA Ball 2023
CASA of Hancock County recently held their annual Mardi Gras Gala. The event, their biggest fundraiser of the year, helps CASA continue their work helping abused and neglected children in Hancock County.
- Photos by Brenda Comer 

Big Buzz
breaking news 

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Well-known Pass Market Adds Food Trucks
​The eclectic mix of artists, craft vendors, and sellers of locally-grown produce are excited to welcome the new food trucks to their weekly market.
- by Lisa Monti

Big Buzz
breaking news stories

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2016 Shoofly file photo shows local residents as they meet an Amtrak train carrying government officials at the BSL depot. | Ellis Anderson photo
Amtrak To Resume Service
Long-awaited passenger rail service will soon return between New Orleans and Mobile – in part, thanks to Bay St. Louis’s enthusiastic support.
- by Lisa Monti

Shared History Archives
looking back at our past

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Richmond Barthé at work
Richmond Barthé:
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Richmond Barthé (1901 - 1989) left Bay St. Louis at age fourteen. He became one of 20th century America’s greatest sculptors of the human form - and Mississippi’s preeminent artist in the field. 

- by Edward Gibson

Partner Spotlight
making the Shoofly possible​

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Serious Bread Bakery

A passionate pursuit to make the best breads led to the creation of a bakery that’s now an Old Town icon.
- by Ellis Anderson

15 Minutes
photo galleries

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Chris Gaston from Hattiesburg, the winner of the Dolly Should lookalike contest. Second Place winner, Madison Hansell, looks on (r).
Here They Come Again - at "Dolly Should" 2023
Dolly Parton would love the Bay and its people. She’s kind and doesn't take herself too seriously – and those qualities exemplify Bay St. Louis’s people perfectly, too, as we proved at this year’s “Dolly Should” lookalike competition. 
- Photos by Gregg Martel 

15 Minutes
photo galleries

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A Taste of Hancock County - Inaugural Event
This first annual fundraiser for Hancock County Tourism featured a DJ, asilent/live auction and raffle, and of course,  regional food favorites, with each city providing a course. 
​- photos by Marian Glaser

Good Neighbor
making a difference​

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Charles Scianna, Jr.: Investments of the Heart​
A Bay St. Louis native who worked his way through USM considers philanthropy to be the best form of investment.
- by Maurice Singleton


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Partners

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Gerald Rigby, CPA

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Hancock Tourism

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Bodega on Court Street

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The Cultured Oak

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The Fly Boutique

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Hansen Custom Painting

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Café BoneJour

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David Baria, Attorney

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HL Raymond Properties

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La Terre Farms

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SouthGroup Insurance

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Gurley & Associates

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Mellon Bayou Consulting

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Hancock County Library System

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Bay Town Inn

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Gallery 220

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Dr. Frank Conaway

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Antique Maison

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200 N. Beach Restaurant/BSL Balcony Lounge

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California Drawstrings

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The Wedding Collection

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Crane Builders, LLC

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.
​ That makes the Shoofly Magazine the perfect place for elevated community conversation.  Click here to read more! 
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The Shoofly Magazine focuses on lifestyle in Bay St. Louis and its sister city of Waveland on the Mississippi Gulf Coast.   We publish new stories 46 weeks a year, so check back often or sign up to get weekly email alerts.    
​Want to know more?  Read our mission statement and history.

Donate to fund for fallen BSL officers

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​Southern Mississippi Planning and Development, Inc. (SMPDD) is collecting donations for the families of Sgt. Steven Robin and officer Branden Estorffe. Click below for a PayPal link on their website. 

Annual Partners

​Our Annual Partners are local businesses, organizations and individuals 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 and impact. We currently have a few spots open.  Email us now to become an Annual Partner!

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Fewer than 3% of our 5,000 subscribers donate, yet this support has a huge impact on how many stories we can cover each week with local, professional writers and photographers. We urge you to check out the Reader's Circle page and personally thank our supporters. 
Click here to join!  ​

Partners of the Shoofly Magazine


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Gallery 220
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Dr. Frank Conaway
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HL Raymond Properties
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Antique Maison

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Hancock County Library System
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Mellon Bayou Consulting
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The Fly Boutique
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SouthGroup Insurance

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David Baria, Attorney
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The Cultured Oak
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The Loft BSL
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Café BoneJour

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200 N. Beach and the BSL Balcony Sports Lounge
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California Drawstrings
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Gerald Rigby, CPA, PC
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The Wedding Collection

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Mockingbird Cafe
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Hancock Tourism
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Bodega on Court Street
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Hansen Custom Painting

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La Terre Farms
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Crane Builders, LLC
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Gurley & Associates
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The Bay Town Inn

John & Ning Wiebmer

Lagarde's Fine Wine & Spirits

Chiniche Engineering

PJ's Coffee


The French Potager

The Cultured Oak

Bay-tique Boutique

Creole Creamery


The Bay Bum

The Wedding Collection

VSPA

The Shops of Century Hall

Hancock County Historical Society


HL Raymond Properties

The Mane Salon

Buck Ramond
​Heat & Air

DogWatch of Miss-Lou

Salty Soul Outfitters

Theatre in the Pass

Alice Moseley Folk Art Museum


Magnolia Antiques

Serious Bread Bakery

Ms. Mary's Old Town Snoballs

The Wedding Collection 


The Shoofly Magazine  is published by MAC Media, LLC.   Unless otherwise attributed, all written content and photography copyright MAC Media, LLC

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