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Under Surge, Under Siege: Chapter 4 - The Dominos of Denial

6/19/2025

 
Talk of the Town - June 19, 2025
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.
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Citizen Street during Hurricane Katrina's surge on August 29. Photo by Joe Tomasovsky

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Under Surge, Under Siege: Chapter One – The Language of Loss

6/12/2025

 
Talk of the Town - June 2025
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.
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- by Ellis Anderson
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Photo of the old Merchants Bank on Beach Blvd. after Katrina by Joe Tomasovsky


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Main Street United Methodist Church Consecrates New Peace Garden

5/8/2025

 
Talk of the Town - May 2025
The quiet retreat is intended for contemplation and prayer.

- by Kirby Rhodes
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A New Year, A New BSL Escape

12/19/2024

 
Talk of the Town - December 2024
The new year will bring in a small boutique hotel to the Bay St. Louis beachfront.

- by Lisa Monti
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This building on South Beach Boulevard will be removed to make way for a three-story boutique hotel.

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Elizabeth Butler Brings New Energy to Hancock High

11/14/2024

 
Talk of the Town - November 2024
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
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Elizabeth Butlet (second from left) shares a proud moment with members of the HHS faculty.

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Let Us Be Your Downtown Dasher!

9/26/2024

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Talk of the Town - September 2024
Downtown Dasher, the new local, on-demand golf cart taxi service, will begin to offer their services October 3 (hopefully).
 
– By Kirby Rhodes
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Downtown Dasher owners Heather Dubuisson and Joel Geiger with one of their fleet (of two).

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Robert Labat Joins Professional Bodybuilding Ranks

8/29/2024

 
Talk of the Town - August 2024
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
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A Fresh Start: The Economy Inn Renovated as the Driftwood Motel

6/27/2024

 
Talk of the Town  - June 2024
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
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The Hospitality City Welcomes a New Marriott Hotel

3/21/2024

 
Talk of the Town - March 2024
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
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Architect's drawing of the dual-branded Marriott hotel planned for Highway 90 near Walmart.

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Medical Marijuana in Mississippi

2/2/2023

 
Talk of the Town - February 2023
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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New Lofts on Ulman Avenue

1/12/2023

 
Talk of the Town ​- January 2023
Plans are approved to convert a small, midcentury school building on Ulman Avenue into luxury homes.

- by Lisa Monti
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One of the renderings created by unabridged Architecture showing the former Ulman Ave. Elementary School converted into condominiums.

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Artemis Launch Ignites Local Pride

11/22/2022

 
Talk of the Town - November 2022
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
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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.

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Taste of the Future Event Benefits Local Youths

9/29/2022

 
Talk of the Town - September 2022
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.

- b​y Maurice Singleton
​- photos by Brenda Comer

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Shoofly file photo from the 2019 event by Brenda Comer

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World's Most Powerful Rocket – Tested in Hancock County – Slated for August 29 Launch

8/25/2022

 
Talk of the Town - August 2022
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
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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

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Hancock Women’s Center Opens a New Chapter

7/21/2022

 
Talk of the Town - July 2022
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.
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- by Lisa Monti 
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(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!

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Local Real Estate Market Booming

6/2/2022

 
Talk of the Town - June 2022
What’s hotter than summertime in South Mississippi? Real estate. Prices have been going up, up, up, and demand exceeds supply.

- by Lisa Monti 
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The Bay St. Louis beachfront

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K.C. Hall on Main Street to be Revitalized

5/20/2022

 
Talk of the Town - May 2022
A local development group envisions exciting things for the old Knights of Columbus Hall on Main Street.

-by Lisa Monti
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Artist's rendering of the revitalized Knights of Columbus building on Main Street.

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The Inaugural Mississippi Heroes Celebration in the Bay

4/14/2022

 
Talk of the Town ​- April 2022
The popular Alice Moseley Festival, sidelined by the pandemic, returns on April 23 with a new direction  – and a new name.
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- by Ellis Anderson 
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A music loving crowd from the 2017 Alice Moseley Festival, photo by Ellis Anderson

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Big Improvements at Buccaneer State Park

3/17/2022

 
​ Talk of the Town ​- March 2022
​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
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Artist's rendering of the new "splash zone" in Buccaneer State Park.

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Bay St. Louis Hosts “The Wall That Heals”

3/10/2022

 
Talk of the Town - March 2022
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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