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Upcoming Events

Curated events from the Shoofly Krewe 

It's time for Cruisin' the Coast! The 26th annual celebration of antique & classic cars happens October 2–9.

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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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Community Calendar

Comprehensive Events for the Western Mississippi Gulf Coast

100 Men Hall hosts its Centennial Chitlin Circuit Weekend October 14–16. The schedule includes Deacon John, pictured here (front) with the Hall's Blues Trail marker in 2011. See the calendar for more!

​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! 
Brought to you by Bay-Tique boutique, Salty Soul Outfitters and Serious Bread Bakery.

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Featured Partner

Crane Builders, LLC

15 Minutes
photo galleries

Paddle Paradise is Perfectly Pleasant​
On a late September morning, over 120 paddlers took part in the third annual "Paddle Paradise,"  a free event hosted by the City of Diamondhead to highlight the Rotten Bayou Blueway, a scenic canoe/kayaking trail that is part of the Mississippi Blueways trail system. 
- photos by Gregg Martel

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What's Up, Waveland? 
news from our sister city

What's Up, Waveland? October 2022
Waveland resident Bruce Northridge shares info about the upcoming election, several issues important to residents, and upcoming events in Waveland.
​- by Bruce Northridge​
Brought to you by Chiniche Engineering 

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15 Minutes
photo galleries

White Linen Night on Coleman 2022
On Saturday, September 24, Waveland hosted an evening of local art, food, music and fun. White Linen Night on Coleman brought neighbors together for a dog-friendly night celebrating the arts, with proceeds benefitting Friends of the Animal Shelter of Hancock County. 
- Photos by Brenda Comer

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Talk of the Town
Top stories

Taste of the Future
​November 5
Since its start in 2015, this event has helped the Boys & Girls Club offer Hancock County children a wholesome and nurturing place to play – and much more.
- b​y Maurice Singleton

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Shore Thing
Weekly fishing report

Janet Crawford with a nice redfish she caught with her husband, Capt. Keith Crawford.

Shore Thing Fishing Report, 9/28/2022
High winds may sideline boaters this week, but all types of fish are out there waiting!
- by Sonny Schindler, Shore Thing Fishing Charters​

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Big Buzz
breaking news stories

Fashion at The Fly Boutique
Folks of all ages and sizes can look and feel “fly” in the latest fashions at one of the newest clothing boutiques in Bay St. Louis.
- by Kim Ranjbar; photos by Gregg Martel

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Shared History
looking back at our past

Brothers of the Sacred Heart Cemetery​
The small cemetery on Hancock Street is the final resting place for Brothers of the Sacred Heart – and a few select Bay St. Louis residents.
​- by Lisa Monti​

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Big Buzz
breaking news stories

The Rusty Zebra Marketplace
South Africa and Mississippi meet in this new Bay St. Louis emporium, offering an exciting expedition for shoppers.
- by Maurice Singleton

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Beach to Bayou
outdoor living

Diamondhead's Waterways Set for Paddle Paradise​
​This third annual family event encourages novices and experienced kayakers to get out on the city’s waterways for a fun morning afloat.
- by Maurice Singleton

Town Green
community gardening

Prize-winning cabbage from the Bay St. Louis community garden.

Fall Vegetable Gardening for Coastal Mississippi
The worst of the summer’s scorching heat is behind us now, and a second gardening season awaits - our reward for living in the deep South.
- by Wendy Sullivan and Dr. Christian Stephenson 

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15 Minutes
photo galleries

Seahorse Open “Pirate Tee Party” for Brenda's House
On Saturday, September 10, the Mystic Krewe of the Seahorse converted the parking lot on the corner of Court Street and S. Beach Boulevard into an 18-hole mini-golf course for their third annual Seahorse Open “Pirate Tee Party” putt-putt tournament.
- by Brenda Comer

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Second Saturday
monthly artwalk

Gallery 220, one of the August 2022 Second Saturday Hot Spots

Second Saturday Art Walk - September 2022
During the Second Saturday Art Walk each month in Old Town Bay St. Louis, you'll find cool deals, fresh meals and lots of art and live music all day, but the action heats up between 4 pm and 7 pm. 

Be sure to check out this month's Hot Spots Magnolia Antiques, 200 Main Street; Hancock County Historical Society, 108 Cue Street; and Cuz's Old Town Oyster Bar & Grill, 108 South Beach Boulevard.
- by McKenzey Northington

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Arts Alive
from our creative community

The new headquarters of The Arts, Hancock County readies for its grand opening.

September Celebrations with The Arts, Hancock County
After a two-year hold due to COVID, The Arts, Hancock County has hit the ground running this fall with three major events scheduled during the month of September – including the grand opening of their new headquarters.
- by Connie Voight

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15 Minutes
photo galleries

Celebrating James Booker: Booker Fest 2022
Labor Day weekend 2022 became a celebration of genius as the 100 Men Hall honored the memory of pianist extraordinaire, James Booker, who had Bay St. Louis roots. 
- Photos by Brenda Comer

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15 Minutes
photo galleries

The Pearl Hotel garnered the Small Business Award of Excellence from the Hancock Chamber of Commerce.

Hancock Chamber Awards Gala Recognizes Outstanding Citizens, Businesses
The Hollywood Casino Gulf Coast rolled out the red carpet Thursday night to welcome 500 guests for the Annual Hancock Chamber of Commerce Awards Gala. Here they celebrated Hancock County's outstanding citizens, nonprofits, businesses and industry.
- Photos courtesy of the Hancock Chamber of Commerce

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15 Minutes
photo galleries

Ground Zero Museum Hosts Katrina Memorial Service
​On August 29, Waveland's Ground Zero Museum hosted a memorial commemorating those lost during Hurricane Katrina. The event was held on the 17th anniversary of the storm, which devastated the entire Mississippi Gulf Coast, particularly Hancock and Harrison Counties. 
- Photos by Gregg Martel

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Nature Notes
unexpected explorations​

The Art of Restoring Beauty
​Hancock County’s naturalist and philosopher takes a look at the different stages of the creative process, from experience to expression.
- by James Inabinet, Ph.D.

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Sponsor Spotlight
making the Shoofly possible​

Jackye Crane and family in Waveland.

Crane Builders, LLC: The Next Generation
Jackye Crane continues to excel at the helm of the business her father founded by focusing on both quality and commitment – and keeping a sharp eye on the future.
- by Kim Ranjbar

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Noteworthy Women
Making a Difference

Nancy Depreo​
​The first female  councilperson for Diamondhead became the city's first female mayor, where her community benefits from her decades of experience and degrees in drafting, design and construction engineering.
- by Lisa Monti

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Big Buzz
breaking news stories

The Betsy Ann riverboat | Robert Smith photo

Look What's Rollin' on the River!
The Betsy Ann riverboat will soon dock in Bay St. Louis Harbor, offering dinner cruises and sunset tours of our local waters.
- by Lisa Monti

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Big Buzz
breaking news stories

Newly Renovated VSPA Helps Women to Look, Feel Better
Want to look years younger or feel re-energized but don't want something as drastic as plastic surgery? VSPA invites you to check out their non-surgical options.

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15 Minutes
photo galleries

Depot Groundbreaking and Amtrak Meeting Signal Progress in Passenger Rail Service
Mayor Mike Favre welcomed federal and state officials for the groundbreaking of the new platform at the Bay St. Louis train station this week, the first of five stations on the Gulf Coast to be upgraded. 
- Photos by Gregg Martel 

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Coast Cuisine
local food scene

photo courtesy The Deck

The Deck  - Tacos & Tequila
Gulf breezes, beach views, and tasty fare with a Mexican accent make for a laid-back sipping or dining experience.
- by Lisa Monti

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Big Buzz
breaking news stories

Indian Paradise Restaurant Hopes to “Curry” the Favor of Diners
We hope you'll pardon the pun – we're just excited that the tastes of India are now available right here in Bay St. Louis!
- by Lisa Monti

Big Buzz
breaking news stories

Shelter Crisis in Hancock County
Local shelters are beyond capacity and working with few resources. Learn how you can help - through volunteering, donating or adopting. 
- by Lisa Monti

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On the Shoofly

John Temple (wearing a hat from the Buttercup on Second) searches for birds in one of the biggest birding competitions in the world.

What on Earth is the World Series of Birding?
(and why is it in the Shoofly?)
​Take some of the country’s leading naturalists, cram them into cars together for 24 hours, and challenge them to find more birds than the other big guns. It’s one of the country’s most intense competitions – it’s all for charity – and we flew to New Jersey to play.
- By Dena Temple

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Bay Reads
Books you can't put down

The Sound of the Sea:  A Review
​"Money before coin, jewelry before gems, art before canvas": This delightful new book by environmental writer Cynthia Barnett explores the fascinating world of seashells.
- by John Sledge

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Shared History
looking back at our past

Historian Charles Gray

In Memorium:
Member Number Seven
We fondly remember historian Charles Gray, who transformed the Hancock County Historical Society into one of the most respected in the country. We hope you enjoy this profile from 2014.
- by Ellis Anderson

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Focus on the Pass
Stories from Across the Bridge

Jazz in the Pass Returns
The popular event returns with a big day of music May 29 after a three-year hiatus.
- by Lisa Monti

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Living Large
locals in the limelight

200 North Beach received a shout-out as one of the top seafood restaurants in the state.

Living Large 
​features locals in the limelight –  businesses,  individuals and the community itself!  
​We update this page as we ferret out stories, so check back often!  The latest stories will be at the top.   ​

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The Eyes Have It
photographers on the loose

Gregg Martel's Mississippi Coast 
In this series of photo essays, the Shoofly Magazine showcases the work of local photographers.  Their only instructions?  Show us the coast through your lens.  This month we feature the work of Shoofly Magazine photographer Gregg Martel

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Shared History
looking back at our past

100 Men Hall:  The First Century
The current owner of the 100 Men Hall recounts its beginnings, its heyday, its trials – and its ultimate reemergence as a community mainstay.
- by Rachel Dangermond
brought to you by Magnolia Antiques

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New Local Living Resource Guide
need to know info

​Wildlife Rescue Organizations
in South Mississippi 
Have you ever encountered a gull on the beach dragging its wing or an injured opossum on the side of the road, but didn’t know how to help? Our new comprehensive resource list has the answers!
- by Wendy Sullivan and Ellis Anderson ​

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Legends & Legacies
community culture

The Juke Joints of Bay Saint Louis

Sycamore Street used to sizzle with activities, home to a number of popular juke joints.  Take a spin around the dance floor in this look back at the most popular. 
​-  by Rachel Dangermond
sponsored by 100 Men Hall

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Prime
Partners

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Gerald Rigby, CPA

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Mockingbird Cafe

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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The Loft: Wine, Spirits & Special Events

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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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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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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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