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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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Souper Mudfest Returns - With a New Sister Event
For Second Saturday in March, the streets of Old Town will fill with the comforting aroma of homemade soup, the creativity of local artists, and the unmistakable energy of one of the Gulf Coast’s most anticipated annual traditions — Souper Mudfest. - by Kirby Rhodes |
on the shoofly
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Lenten Dinners in Hancock County
For many local families, the weeks leading up to Easter mean gathering with neighbors over plates of fried seafood, homemade sides, and desserts prepared by generations of parish volunteers. - by Shoofly Staff |
shore thing
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This bull red tried to get a free meal off of this speckled trout on Capt. Josh Ellis‘s boat out of Pass Harbor.
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Shore Thing Fishing Report, 3/4/2026
This week, our big story is the weather - and good weather, in this case, makes for good fishing. - by Sonny Schindler, Shore Thing Fishing Charters |
15 minutes
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Mardi Gras in the Pass!
It was a perfect day for a parade! Crowds were at least four deep in many places for the 2026 St. Paul's Carnival Association Parade in Pass Christian. The parade started at noon, but folks started to gather much earlier to get a key spot to catch prized beads and trinkets. - Photos by Brenda Comer |
15 minutes
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MKOSH's Lundi Gras Parade Rolls in BSL
The always-fun 2026 Lundi Gras golf cart parade hosted by BSL’s Mystic Krewe of the Seahorse started with a tailgate party and prizes at the historic train depot. But once those golf carts started to roll, the party really got started! - photos by Gregg Martel |
15 minutes
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Krewe of Real People Roll on Fat Tuesday
True to their 60+ year tradition, the Krewe of Real People hosted their annual Mardi Gras parade on Fat Tuesday. Led by King Paul Farve, Sr. and Queen Jonique (Joni) Farve, the floats, Jeeps, golf carts, bands and marching clubs wound through the streets of Bay St. Louis. - Photos by Misty Ellington |
15 minutes
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Diamondhead Parade a Mardi-Party!
Another fantastic parade is in the books for the Krewe of Diamondhead, which held its annual Mardi Gras parade on Saturday, February 14. - Photos by Marian Glaser |
15 minutes
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Nereids Parade Brings the Happy to Mardi Gras
Every year the Krewe of Nereids host essentially the same event - and it's that sense of immutability that is the true beauty of their annual Mardi Gras parade in Waveland. - Photos by Gregg Martel |
amtrak update
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Ride the Rails: Spend a Day in the Bay
Whether you start in New Orleans or Mobile, Bay St. Louis is a leisurely train ride away! Here are some suggestions for a great day trip to "A Place Apart." – by Kirby Rhodes |
coast cuisine
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Rickey’s Returns: A Familiar Taste of Bay St. Louis
Walking into Rickey’s on Coleman (Avenue) immediately gives you a sense of something familiar — not just in the décor or the menu, but in the way nostalgia settles into the room like it never left. - by Francesca Bianci |
15 minutes
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Homegrown Writer's Event Another Success
The second annual Homegrown: A Storied Exchange was held the last weekend of January across several venues in Hancock and Harrison Counties and racked up another win for the Hancock County Library System. - Story by Dena Temple, photos by Melanie Cole |
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Art Lovers Welcome Gaudet Sculpture at Art Center
Art lovers raised a glass recently to celebrate the unveiling of a new sculpture to adorn the sculpture garden at the Mamie Hillery Art Center, home of the Arts, Hancock County. ECHO, created by sculptor Erica Larkin Gaudet, was designed to resemble “a bird lifting up and generating energy,” the artist said. - Photos by Gregg Martel |
big buzz
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Homegrown Writers' Festival Returns Jan. 29-Feb. 1
The fourth annual event expands to four days across multiple venues and brings together 30 of the region's most influential writers. Click the link for the latest schedule updates. - by Kirby Rhodes |
on the shoofly
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2026 Mardi Gras Parade Schedule and Routes
Let the good times roll! It’s finally time to yell, “Throw me something, Mister!” This year, Mardi Gras falls on February 17. - Compiled by Dena Temple |
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Oh, Dollys!
After a free “Nine to 5K,” fun run in the morning, a set by Tyron Benoit in the afternoon, a "Nine to Five" dance number, and a "highest hair" contest, everyone’s favorite event, the Dolly Parton look-alike contest, took place. While prizes were awarded to a few, every Dolly was a winner for going all-out to make their outfits - and the event - truly memorable. - Photos by Gregg Martel |
nature notes
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Eastern Screech Owl | Pete Nuij, Unsplash
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Gestures of Owlness
In this essay, the author ventures into the woods to not only see an owl, but to "be" a creature of the night. - Story by James Inabinet |
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Ringing In 2026, Bay St. Louis-Style
No one does New Year's Eve like the people of Bay St. Louis. The stage is set, the oyster is hoisted, and the party rolls through the streets of Old Town until the we count down in unison: "Three, two, one... Happy New Year!" - Photos by Gregg Martel |
good neighbor
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Abe Kinney from Baton Rouge and Pass Christian with a huge bull redfish he tagged and released in the Louisiana marsh.
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“Santa” Bob McGraw Brings Smiles in the Bay
You weren't seeing things; that really was Santa driving by in the red antique pickup truck! - Story by Maurice Singleton |
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Christmas in the Pass Reflects the Joy of the Holidays
The chill in the air heightened the special feeling that the holidays bring. The City of Pass Christian put on a spectacular event, with holiday vendors, children's crafts, a golf cart and antique car parade, and of course, Santa! - Photos by Gregg Martel |
noteworthy women
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KK Necaise and actor Sylvester Stallone during local filming of the movie Armored in Bay St. Louis.
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Kendra Necaise, The People’s Clerk
Kendra “KK” Necaise is now in her second term as Hancock County Circuit Clerk. Over her 38 years of public service, she has held every role, giving her a strong, first-hand understanding of how best to serve the people of Hancock County. - Story by Maurice Singleton |
big buzz
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Sleigh Bells Are Ringing: This Year’s Holiday Happenings
There is never a shortage of happenings in our area for the holidays. Here is a comprehensive list of fun, family-oriented holiday events, as compiled by the Shoofly staff. Happy holidays, y'all! |
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Christmas in the Bay
No one does the holidays like Bay St Louis, and the fun has already begun! This past weekend, residents and visitors enjoyed the evening parade, complete with marchers, floats, hot cocoa, snow, and photos with Santa. If you missed the parade, don't fret; we have photos! - Photos by Marian Glaser |
arts locale
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The Arts Hancock County Receives Grant
The grant will be used to further develop their Blaize Avenue headquarters. |
coast cuisine
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Anthony’s Ristorante: Elegant and Authentic Italian Eatery
From its charming, romantic atmosphere to its authentic Italian menu, Anthony's is getting the attention of foodies all along the Coast - and rightfully so. - By Francesca Bianci |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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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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