In this installment, Hurricane Katrina's unprecedented storm surge begins to push ashore, crushing the author's illusion of safety.
- by Ellis Anderson Chapter 4 of the award-winning book that follows Bay St. Louis through the very heart of Hurricane Katrina – and three years of grinding aftermath. 
Citizen Street during Hurricane Katrina's surge on August 29. Photo by Joe Tomasovsky
Chapter 1 of the award-winning book that follows Bay St. Louis through the very heart of Hurricane Katrina – and three years of grueling aftermath. This installment includes a new introduction from the author.
- by Ellis Anderson 
Photo of the old Merchants Bank on Beach Blvd. after Katrina by Joe Tomasovsky
The quiet retreat is intended for contemplation and prayer.
- by Kirby Rhodes 
The new year will bring in a small boutique hotel to the Bay St. Louis beachfront.
- by Lisa Monti 
This building on South Beach Boulevard will be removed to make way for a three-story boutique hotel.
As the new principal of Hancock High School, Elizabeth Butler’s years of experience as an educator and administrator and her dedication to the success of her students will pave the way for great success.
- By Maurice Singleton 
Elizabeth Butlet (second from left) shares a proud moment with members of the HHS faculty.
Downtown Dasher, the new local, on-demand golf cart taxi service, will begin to offer their services October 3 (hopefully).
– By Kirby Rhodes 
Downtown Dasher owners Heather Dubuisson and Joel Geiger with one of their fleet (of two).
Always active in sports, Robert Labat's life took a new direction that, he says, made him a better person, father, and husband.
- by Maurice Singleton 
SVN Urban Properties saw the potential in a dilapidated property that threatened the security of the area. Now, the updated and renovated boutique motel will start accepting reservations in the next few weeks.
- by Kirby Rhodes 
A Picayune developer plans to build a 110-room Marriott-branded hotel on Highway 90, adding to the list of commercial projects coming to Waveland.
- by Lisa Monti 
Architect's drawing of the dual-branded Marriott hotel planned for Highway 90 near Walmart.
It is now legal to purchase medical marijuana in the State of Mississippi. This will bring relief to many who suffer from glaucoma, chronic pain and effects of chemotherapy. Here is how and where to get it.
- by Lisa Monti 
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Plans are approved to convert a small, midcentury school building on Ulman Avenue into luxury homes.
- by Lisa Monti 
One of the renderings created by unabridged Architecture showing the former Ulman Ave. Elementary School converted into condominiums.
Mississippi Coast residents were on hand to witness – and celebrate – the historic launch of the new Artemis rocket engines tested in Hancock County. – by Lisa Monti – photos courtesy NASA, Lisa Monti, Anne Pitre and Wendy McDonald  Our Space Launch System (SLS), the most powerful rocket in the world, carrying the Orion spacecraft launches on the Artemis I flight test, Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2022, from Launch Complex 39B at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida at 1:47 a.m. EST.
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
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
With a grand ribbon cutting ceremony and reception earlier this month, Hancock Women’s Center begins a new chapter in its 20-plus year history serving the community. - by Lisa Monti  (L to R) Leanne Murray, April Seymour, Dr. Noel Duplantier, Stacey Kreher, Lee Matthews. See more about these Hancock Women's Center team members below!
What’s hotter than summertime in South Mississippi? Real estate. Prices have been going up, up, up, and demand exceeds supply. - by Lisa Monti  The Bay St. Louis beachfront
A local development group envisions exciting things for the old Knights of Columbus Hall on Main Street.
-by Lisa Monti 
Artist's rendering of the revitalized Knights of Columbus building on Main Street.
The popular Alice Moseley Festival, sidelined by the pandemic, returns on April 23 with a new direction – and a new name. - by Ellis Anderson  A music loving crowd from the 2017 Alice Moseley Festival, photo by Ellis Anderson
Mississippi’s most popular state park is undergoing extensive improvements during the slow season that are bound to bring even more campers and vacationers to the Gulf Coast!
- by Lisa Monti 
Artist's rendering of the new "splash zone" in Buccaneer State Park.
40 years ago, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial was created with a promise to never forget. On March 24-27, area residents will have the opportunity to remember with a replica of that memorial in our community.
- By Wendy Sullivan All photos from Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund (VVMF) website 
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