Clarence Harris is a pillar of the Hancock County community: ever-present, particularly when the voices of underrepresented citizens need to be heard.
- by Maurice Singleton 
As vice-president of the Hancock County campus of Pearl River Community College, Dr. Barnes takes the education and well-being of his students seriously.
- by Maurice Singleton 
Dr. Raymunda Barnes (front/center) receives the Citizen of the Year Award from the Hancock Chamber of Commerce in 2017. (Shoofly file photo)
Dr. Bert Chevis, M.D. has had a fulfilling and thriving family practice in Bay St. Louis for forty-two years. Now he is looking forward to retirement.
- by Maurice Singleton 
As a partner in Shore Thing Fishing Charters, there is nothing Sonny likes more than helping someone land their first fish… and he is good at making that happen.
- by Maurice Singleton 
Brian “Hooty” Adam loves his job. Ask anyone who knows him or anyone who deals with him as the Emergency Management Agency Director of Hancock County. They’ll tell you that Hancock County feels safer and is a more resilient place because of Hooty’s role as EMA director.
- by Maurice Singleton 
Brian "Hooty" Adam (top row, third from left) and his family.
A Bay St. Louis native who worked his way through USM considers philanthropy to be the best form of investment.
- by Maurice Singleton 
Charles Scianna, Bay St. Louis native and philanthropist.
Poet Joseph Addison once wrote, “No one is more cherished in this world than someone who lightens the burden of another.” If there ever was an individual who embodied this belief, it would be Di Fillhart from Bay Saint Louis' Starfish Cafe.
- by Kim Ranjbar 
Di Fillhart in front of the original Starfish Cafe, on Main Street in BSL | Ellis Anderson photo
Each year, the Chamber recognizes ten locals as Outstanding Citizens for stellar work in our community. Meet this year's honorees!
We bid farewell this week to one of the most vital women in the state, Camille Tate. After Hurricane Katrina, this powerhouse volunteer worked tirelessly for many years for the Bay's recovery efforts.
Even if you knew Camille well, you probably didn't know everything she was up to, so we are featuring this Good Neighbor story about her that originally ran in the Shoofly Magazine in 2015. And if you didn't know Camille at all, take a few minutes to read about her life. You're sure to be inspired! Gosh, we're sure going to miss you, Camille. - story and photographs by Ellis Anderson A celebration of Camille's life will be held: Sunday, May 15 1–5pm Old Town Community Center 122 1/2 Court Street, Bay St. Louis 
This dynamo Waveland resident is committed to the physical, mental and spiritual health of his community.
Laronne Lewis, Sr.
From a tiny, rural Mexican village on the Guatemalan border all the way to Bay St. Louis, Mely Straub brings her faith, love, and stewardship to our community.
- by Wendy Sullivan 
Mely Straub and her beloved Chihuahua, Lucy.
Compassion for those in real need – and heaven knows their numbers have grown lately – drive the wheels at this soup kitchen that is so much more.
- by Wendy Sullivan 
The tireless efforts of the Kings Kitchen staff and volunteers like these, keep the food coming - and so much more.
Joan Thomas can pinpoint the moment that set her on the path to becoming a teacher – and it was a teacher that inspired that decision. - Story by Lisa Monti 
Photo by Gus Bennett for the 100 Men Hall Project.
Join a tender, intimate and humorous send-off for LiLi with her Swimmin' Wimmin' friends - and read the fascinating backstory about LiLi's 80th birthday gift to the world!
- story and photos by Ellis Anderson 
After an executive career at top New Orleans hotels, Janice now owns Bay Life Gifts and volunteers her expertise to local tourism and relocation programs.
- story by Caitlin Bourgeois 
Natalie Guess is one busy lady, and her dedicated service to making Hancock County a great place to live - and work - makes her a Shoofly Magazine Good Neighbor.
- by Lisa Monti 
L: Eric and Natalie Guess at the 2018 CASA Gala, R. Natalie Guess
As director of the Hancock County Senior Center, Arlene Johnson has enriched the lives of our seniors for over 35 years.
- Story by Lisa Monti, photos by Lisa Monti and Ellis Anderson 
Arlene Johnson greets visitors to the Hancock County Senior Citizen Center.
In his job for the state and his role as a volunteer community leader, Gregory Barabino covers all the bases when it comes to Hancock County’s youth - and more.
- Story by Lisa Monti photos by Ellis Anderson and courtesy Gregory Barabino 
Gregory Barabino at the BSL MLK playground, photo by Ellis Anderson
The Hancock County judge is a true "supporter of things that really matter" - particularly our children. The new "Halls of Hope" art collection in the Youth Court is just one project he recently launched to improve lives - and spirits.
- Story by Lisa Monti, photos by Ellis Anderson 
Judge Trent Favre
A driving force behind some of the community's most dynamic organizations, Dina Rosetti has found her "giving place" in Bay St. Louis
- story by Denise Jacobs 
Dina served as the second woman Bay-Waveland commodore. Photo by Ann Madden
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