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 
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 
16th Bronze Star Honoring Former Congressman Gary Eugene “Gene” Taylor to be Unveiled Dec. 812/4/2025
The Shoofly Magazine expresses condolences to the family and friends of the two people killed this week in the railroad crossing incident in Pass Christian. In a sad irony, September 15-21 was “See Tracks? Think Train®” week, a time each year when groups around the country seek to raise awareness about rail safety.
- Story by Ellis Anderson 
With winds exceeding 125 mph and a storm surge that reached over 28 feet, Katrina was more than just a natural disaster—it was a moment that would define the future of Hancock County and the communities across the Mississippi Gulf Coast. The days following the storm were a true testament to the strength and resilience of our community. - by Kirby Rhodes  Photo provided by Craig Martin
The “dash” between one’s birth and death is representative of how we spent our time on earth. I am sure that Jim’s “dash” is full of personal and professional accomplishments.
- By Chris Roth, President, Hancock County Historical Society 
Hummingbirds, gems of the Southern garden, are returning to our area after wintering in Central and South America. Learn how to attract them to your yard. - Story and photos by Dena Temple 
After enjoying several years of success as a pop-up clinic within Gulf Coast Home, Renaissance Dermatology recently opened its full-time satellite clinic in the Bay.
- by Anne Pitre; photos by Gregg Martel 
Let the good times roll! It’s finally time to yell, “Throw me something, Mister!” This year, Mardi Gras falls on March 4. (NOTE: Article includes updated Nereids (Waveland) parade information.)
- By Nicki Villarrubia 
Valentine's Day can make a memory that lasts a lifetime - or it can be a relationship disaster. Good communication is the key to managing expectations and making it a day to remember.
- by Francesca Bianci 
If you see people on the beach in Bay St. Louis toting tripods, they aren’t taking photos – they’re likely to be volunteers helping to chart the success of bird populations.
- By Dena Temple 
Black Skimmer near Washington Street Pier uses his lower mandible to snare fish on the fly.
A reflection of the storm and home.
- By Kirby Rhodes 
Beach Boulevard, Old Town Bay St. Louis, Post Katrina, 2005. Shoofly Archives
On the Shoofly - May 2024Here lately, the Shoofly has been getting a lot of questions about how to add events to our calendar, featuring a business in our mailer, and joining our group of Partners. So here is your quick and easy cheat sheet with all the details! By Shoofly Staff 
The Shoofly Magazine is looking for a few new Krewe members. Calling all writers and future editors – one of these opportunities may be for you!
- The Shoofly Magazine staff 
This 2017 file photo shows where our magazing got its name. This shoofly, one of a very few on the Coast, stood next to the old City Hall building. | Ellis Anderson photo
If you're already enrolled in Medicare, a window for making changes in your plan closes December 7. Find out your options and also: What you need to know if you're approaching age 65 and aren't enrolled yet.
- by Kristine Gurley, Gurley & Associates (this is a reprint of an article which originally ran in The Shoofly Magazine in October, 2019.) 
(and why is it in the Shoofly?)
Yes, it’s a real event. 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 
Great Egret flies through fog | Pixabay
Mindfulness, the practice of learning to control one’s attention, is coming to Bay St. Louis, thanks to Christ Episcopal Church and Sullivan Breathworks.
- by Wendy Sullivan 
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Taking a cruise conjures up a sensory palette of warm sun, the scent of the sea and the relaxing sound of splashing waves. What is it like today, in the world of masking, testing and distancing?
– by Dena Temple 
Royal Caribbean's Odyssey of the Seas rests next to a sister ship, Mariner of the Seas, at the dock in Cococay, Bahamas. All photos by Dena Temple.
Are you Cruisin’ the Coast this weekend? “Ragtop” rookie mistakes can ruin your good time. Follow these five simple tips for maximum top-down fun!
- by Dena Temple 
September is officially National Suicide Prevention Month, but at the Veterans Administration, every month is Suicide Prevention month.
- by Wendy Sullivan 
Wearing a yellow ribbon symbolizes support for suicide prevention
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