April 2019 |
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2019 Bay St. Louis Half Marathon & 10K Photo Sampler - see the full album here!
Photos by Lionel Haynes, Jr.
Photos by Lionel Haynes, Jr.
If you're in a photo, you're welcome to save these Internet-sized images from our 15 Minutes photo galleries onto your own computer or device. We do ask that if you share on social media, please credit the photographer and the Shoofly Magazine!
15 Minutes Photo Galleries are sponsored by Smith & Lens Gallery
15 Minutes Photo Galleries are sponsored by Smith & Lens Gallery
Community Calendar
Relay for Life, May 4, 2019. Find details about it and dozens of other civic, entertainment and sports events on our calendar.
Check out our new calendar! On a phone you'll get a mini monthly, with an agenda for each day. On a tablet or desk/laptop, you can pick between monthly, agenda and fun inboard style.
It's the most complete community calendar on the coast - you'll find everything from civic meetings, to live music, to school sporting events!
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Local Living!
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The Shoo-Flyer
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15 Minutes
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Who's getting THEIR 15 Minutes of fame on our photo gallery page! Click and scroll down to see latest events.
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Who's Getting Their 15 Minutes of Fame?
Check out our photo galleries of local events! You're welcome to copy the photos to your own computer. We simply ask that you credit the Shoofly Magazine! sponsored by Smith & Lens Gallery |
Talk of the Town
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Harness the Power
The Hancock Chamber finds new ways to improve the business lives of its members through continuing education and networking opportunities. - story by Lisa Monti sponsored by Marshall Moving Services |
Living Large
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Rebekah Wilke is one of several locals featured this month in our Living Large section.
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Recognitions Well-Deserved
Living Large features locals in the limelight — both businesses and individuals. We update this page frequently, so stop in often! Newest stories will be at the top. Know a candidate for Living Large? Email us! sponsored by Central Station Bistro |
April
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Rebecca Beckmeyer
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P. Chris Photos
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Colette Guste
Carmel Johnson
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Patrick Kane
Joan & Mike Krawcheck
Mariann Kwiat
Carol Lindsey
Mike & Joan Krawcheck
William Marquez
Kathleen Miller
Richard Miller
Judy Morreale
Thomas Prewitt
Mary Pyles
Vicki Rosendahl
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"R" and "B"
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Rebecca Beckmeyer
Virginia Brooks
Mark Buszkiewicz
Bonnie Chainey
P. Chris Photos
Michelle Davison
Charlotte Durham
Colette Guste
Carmel Johnson
Johnson Johnson
Patrick Kane
Joan & Mike Krawcheck
Mariann Kwiat
Carol Lindsey
Mike & Joan Krawcheck
William Marquez
Kathleen Miller
Richard Miller
Judy Morreale
Thomas Prewitt
Mary Pyles
Vicki Rosendahl
Beverly Smith
Debbie Treutel
Russeline Veazey
Susie Veglia
Megan Vlach
Dawn Ruth Wilson
"R" and "B"
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The April Shoofly Crew
Ellis Anderson
Jeremy Burke
Brenda Comer
Willard Deal
Edward Gibson
Lionel Haynes, Jr.
James Inabinet
Denise Jacobs
Larry Jaubert
Rheta Grimsley Johnson
Holly Lemoine-Raymond
Lisa Monti
Pat Murphy
Scott Naugle
Sarah Nolan
Caroline St. Paul
Dena Temple
Grace Wilson
Jeremy Burke
Brenda Comer
Willard Deal
Edward Gibson
Lionel Haynes, Jr.
James Inabinet
Denise Jacobs
Larry Jaubert
Rheta Grimsley Johnson
Holly Lemoine-Raymond
Lisa Monti
Pat Murphy
Scott Naugle
Sarah Nolan
Caroline St. Paul
Dena Temple
Grace Wilson
Shoofly Lifestyle
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At Home in the Bay
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A Craftsman for an Artist
One of the most distinctive houses in Bay St. Louis has been renovated by and serves as home to a lifelong artist. - story and photographs by Ellis Anderson sponsored by Bay Life Gifts & Gallery |
Arts Alive
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Century Hall on S. Second Street is home to a new contemporary art gallery.
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Contemporary Art Showcased in Century Hall
Permanent gallery space at Century Hall provides an attractive, welcoming venue for local artists and art lovers alike. - story and photos by Dena Temple sponsored by Alice Moseley Museum |
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My Earliest Vehicle to a Book
These four wheels transported books to readers in rural areas - and readers to untold adventures. - story by Scott Naugle sponsored by Pass Books |
Mother of Pearl
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Father of Pearl, Pearl and Presley the pooch in Mexico
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Have Baby, Will Travel
Does a baby necessarily mean curtailing your travel schedule? No - or at least, not yet. - story and photos by Grace Wilson sponsored by Palm House Cottage |
Shared History
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Big Tommy Moran: The Fiddler from Lakeshore
This local musician's talents are woven into the fabric of our American musical heritage. Bonus: a recording of the Moran family playing - story by Edward Gibson sponsored by Magnolia Antiques |
Sponsor Spotlight
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Chris Hansen of Hansen Custom Painting
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Hansen Custom Painting
Quality and professionalism are the hallmarks of every project at Hansen Custom Painting - and it shows. -story by Lisa Monti Sponsored by Bay-Tique Boutique |
Across the Bridge
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Traveling Through Time on a Playlist
A riff, a lyric or a chorus can transport us to a time long gone, to a place far removed, as we choose. - by Rheta Grimsley Johnson sponsored by Jaubert Architecture |
On the Shoofly
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Felder Rushing
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Felder, Felder, Quite Contrary...
One of the country's most engaging gardeners is also the best public speakers according to writer Rheta Grimsley Johnson. Here's her take on a personal hero. - story by Rheta Grimsley Johnson Sponsored by Jaubert Architecture |
Vintage Vignette
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A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words
Old photos are portals to the past - and make for chic home decor, guaranteed to spark conversations. - story and photos by Grace Wilson Sponsored by Bay-Tique Boutique |
Day Tripping
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Exploring Mandeville, Louisiana
An easy one-hour drive from the Mississippi coast, Mandeville offers a beautiful scenery, live music and good food - making for a perfect day-trip! - story by Lisa Monti sponsored by Jeannette Bolte |
Beautiful Things
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DIY: Make Your Own Headboard
Some reclaimed wood, a few simple tools and a little sweat-equity equals a clever, one-of-a-kind project from our own DIY diva. sponsored by H.L.Raymond Properties |
Mind+Body+Spirit
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Enhancing Your Life with Essential Oils
Reputed to enhance mood, help manage weight, improve sleep, and even repel bugs, essential oils are experiencing a renaissance. - story by Denise Jacobs sponsored by The Mane Salon |
Beach to Bayou
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The Hummers Are Coming!
Hummingbirds, jewels of the Southern garden, are returning to our area after wintering in Central and South America. Find out how to welcome them home. - Story and photos by Dena Temple sponsored by Gulf Coast Camper Rentals |
Good Neighbor
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Pat Davis
After a fulfilling career in education, Davis "retired" to a second career in social service, one that has both uplifted and inspired the lives of those around her. - story by Denise K. Jacobs, photos by Ellis Anderson sponsored by Bay Life Gifts & Gallery |
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Reading the Modern South
As a professor, writer Scott Naugle taught more than literary criticism; he allowed his students to read for the sheer joy of the written word - even Faulkner. sponsored by Pass Books |
Murphy's Musical Notes
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Gal Holiday & The Honky Tonk Revue
This New Orleans-based Country & Rockabilly band that will be performing in Bay St. Louis on March 10th defies all stereotypes. - story by Pat Murphy sponsored by 100 Men Hall Historic Venue |
Coast Cuisine
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Central Station Bistro
Janice Hall brings a wealth of wine knowledge and a taste of Sonoma to this cozy Central Avenue eatery. - story by Lisa Monti sponsored by Buck Ramond Heating & Air |
Nature Notes
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The Nature of Nature
The author takes time to study the quietness of the forest and the unique qualities of its inhabitants. - story by James Inabinet, PhD sponsored by Webb Schoolhouse Rental |
Shelter Stars
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Otis Kevin - a Boxer-Mastiff Cuddler
The Andersons brought supplies to the Hancock Animal Shelter and brought home a beloved new family member - Otis. - story by Denise Jacobs sponsored by Tami Curtis Studios |
Beach to Bayou
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Birds, Birds Everywhere…
A giddy newcomer and seasoned bird-watcher finds a wildlife bonanza here on the Gulf Coast. - story by Dena Temple sponsored by Gulf Coast Camper Rentals |
Murphy's Musical Notes
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Monsters At Large
Some of the coast's top musicians come together in this band, beloved on the coast. - story by Pat Murphy, photos by Ellis Anderson sponsored by 100 Men Hall Historic Venue |
Featured Sponsor of the Month
Hansen Custom Painting
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Mockingbird Cafe
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The Cultured Oak
The Shoofly Name
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!
That makes the Shoofly Magazine the perfect place for elevated community conversation. Click here to read more!
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