A Shoofly deck in Bay St. Louis around 1900.
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As the weather changes, so do a good fisherman's tactics. Knowing where to go when conditions aren't ideal makes all the difference.
- by Sonny Schindler, Shore Thing Fishing Charters 
Anna and Katy Marquar with Capt. Sonny and a huge black drum from BSL.
The stellar space-themed breakfast and lunch spot launches in Bay St. Louis at The Pearl Hotel.
- by Lisa Monti – photos courtesy of Randy Schmidt and Cosmos. 
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 200 North Beach, 200 North Beach Boulevard; Tami Curtis Studios, 112 South 2nd Street; and Ruth's Roots, 130 Court Street. Read more about these featured businesses below! - by McKenzey Northington 
Venerated New Orleans musician Deacon John is beloved as much - if not more - on the Mississippi Coast.
- by Pat Murphy 
Since it began in 2015, this "don't miss" event has helped the Boys & Girls Club offer Hancock County children a wholesome and nurturing place to learn – and much, much more.
- by Maurice Singleton - photos by Brenda Comer 
Shoofly file photo from the 2019 event by Brenda Comer
Waveland resident Bruce Northridge shares info about the upcoming election, several issues important to residents, and a raft of October events in Waveland.
- by Bruce Northridge 
High winds may sideline boaters this week, but all types of fish are out there waiting!
- by Sonny Schindler, Shore Thing Fishing Charters 
Janet Crawford with a nice redfish she caught with her husband, Capt. Keith Crawford.
Engraved bronze plaques are enhancing worn markers at the small cemetery on Hancock Street, the final resting place for the Brothers of the Sacred Heart.
- by Lisa Monti 
Relentless winds have made us move farther inshore, and there is plenty of action there for the diehard angler!
- by Sonny Schindler, Shore Thing Fishing Charters 
Ryan from Dallas, TX with a nice bull red (released).
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 
Cold-season crops like this prize-winning cabbage are the perfect crops to start for the fall.
Fall is just around the corner, and gradually, our fishery is making that seasonal change – but there are still plenty of fish around to please area anglers. The trick is the “stick-and-move” technique.
- by Sonny Schindler, Shore Thing Fishing Charters 
Cooper and Chris Estridge with a double on bull reds.
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 
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 
Rendering of the refurbished headquarters for The Arts, Hancock County.
For this September Second Saturday, Bay St. Louis Old Town Merchants’ Association is having a Back-to-School Bash! You'll find the different times for various attractions on our schedule just below!
Also, 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. Read more about these featured businesses below! - by McKenzey Northington 
River flooding is having an effect on the catch - but very large fish are being caught surprisingly close to the beach.
- by Sonny Schindler, Shore Thing Fishing Charters 
Stephanie and Sonny Schindler with a big Jack Crevalle.
The weatherman is calling the shots, but it's still lively fishing in the Mississippi Sound if you have the inside scoop!
- by Sonny Schindler, Shore Thing Fishing Charters 
Tallulah Kuhner and Margot Schindler with two of their many trout from the Louisiana Marsh
The Artemis launch is scheduled for August 29 at 8:33 am EST / 7:33 am CST. If you would like to stream the launch, click on this link: Artemis I Launch to the Moon (Official NASA Broadcast) - YouTube
Hancock County, home of Stennis Space Center, will be well represented at the history-making launch of Artemis I, scheduled for Monday, August 29, at Kennedy Space Center in Florida.
- by Lisa Monti - images courtesy NASA 
Crews moved the flight hardware for the first Artemis mission to NASA’s Pegasus barge on Jan. 8 in preparation for the core stage Green Run test series at NASA’s Stennis Space Center near Bay St. Louis, Mississippi. Photo courtesy NASA
Hancock County’s naturalist and philosopher takes a look at the different stages of the creative process, from experience to expression.
- by James Inabinet 
Acobe Stock
New contributor and Waveland resident Bruce Northridge shares info about five upcoming events in Waveland, a Highway 90 development report that’s under consideration by Aldermen, and upcoming city elections.
- by Bruce Northridge 
Artist's rendering of the Highway 90/603 intersection with improvements.
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