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Amtrak Gulf Coast
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Pirate Day in the Bay 2023
The eighth annual Pirate Day in the Bay took over Old Town Bay St. Louis this past weekend, with all of the mayhem and fun you would expect from a pirate takeover! - Photos by Brenda Comer |
Good Neighbor
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B.B. King plants a kiss on Bobby "Blue" Bland on his birthday. | Ken Murphy
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A Peek Through Ken Murphy’s Lens
A circuitous path brought Ken Murphy to photography as a career, and though he’s got a photographer’s eye, he’s never looked back. – by Maurice Singleton |
Shore Thing
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Kay Kergosin and Sydney Guice from Mandeville, LA with a nice speckled trout.
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Shore Thing Fishing Report, 5/24/2023
Local waters may be crowded this holiday weekend, but that is only because the fishing is great! Be courteous – and watch the weather. - by Sonny Schindler, Shore Thing Fishing Charters |
Talk of the Town
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Pat Murphy’s “Growing Up Downtown Bay St. Louis”
Hometown historian Pat Murphy’s coming-of-age stories were a hit with readers who relished his recollections of what Bay St. Louis was like in the ‘60s and ‘70s. Soon this will be a must-have book. - By Lisa Monti |
NEW! Mind + Body
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Hometown Fitness
Bay Strength and Fitness is everything you want a local fitness center to be: locally owned, experienced, and comfortable. - By Lisa Monti |
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Food Trucks, Glass-Blowing - It's Friday Night on Coleman
Waveland's Food Truck Friday on May 12 coincided with a remarkable exhibition at Studio Waveland + Gallery featuring works by almost two dozen talented contemporary artists and a glass-blowing demonstration. - Photos by Melanie Cole |
Second Saturday
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Second Saturday Art Walk, May 2023
Over the past 30 years, the monthly art walk has become one of the most popular events in the region. From 4–7 pm, gallery openings and live music keep the streets humming with activity. |
May's Hot Spots are Ms Mary’s Snoballs & Ice Cream,
203 North Second Street; Parrot Head Bar & Grill,
111 Court Street; and Thorny Oyster, 104 North Beach Boulevard.
- by McKenzey Northington
203 North Second Street; Parrot Head Bar & Grill,
111 Court Street; and Thorny Oyster, 104 North Beach Boulevard.
- by McKenzey Northington
Big Buzz
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New Shoofly Magazine editor Kirby Rhodes.
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Introducing Shoofly’s New Editor: Kirby Rhodes
Since our Big Buzz feature in March 2022 announcing the acquisition of the Shoofly Magazine by MAC Media, there is more exciting news afoot - the Shoofly Magazine now has a new managing editor! - By Melanie Cole |
Art Locale
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Artful Magic Under the Flower Moon
A beautiful and unique art installation, viewed during the day and under the moon at night— for two entirely different exhibits. - By James Inabinet, Ph.D. - Photos by Kristy Daspit and Gregg Martel |
Nature Notes
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Markus Spiske | Pexels
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An Earth Day Celebration
Two generations ago, concerned citizens protested to protect the planet and actually made a difference. Today, environmental issues sometimes seem remote from our day-to-day lives, but they are still there, in some cases worse than ever. Who will carry Mother Earth’s torch today – and how? -by James Inabinet, Ph.D. |
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Remembering the Young Lives Lost
In the early hours of April 30, 2023, a shooting incident occurred at a house party in Bay St. Louis, resulting in the tragic death of two beautiful, young souls and injuring four others. Our community mourns with their families and has gathered together to help any way they can. |
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Gulfside Assembly Celebrates Centennial by Giving Back
As part of their Centennial Celebration, Gulfside Assembly organized a free food giveaway for the local community with the help of organizations such as Feeding the Gulf Coast, the Boys & Girls Clubs, and St. Stanislaus, and several sponsors. - Photos by Melanie Cole |
Big Buzz
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Architect's rendering of the new waterfront restaurant and bar under construction in Old Town.
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Rags to Riches: A New Restaurant in Old Town
Have you seen the new construction on the beach and wondered what was going on? Here’s the scoop: Old Town is growing, with the construction of a new, beach-view restaurant, Rags to Riches. – By Lisa Monti |
Whats Up, Waveland?
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Willie Moody was recognized by Keep Mississippi Beautiful for his work in Waveland and keeping the parks beautiful.
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What's Up, Waveland? May 2023
Take a drive around town with Bruce Northridge to see whats going on around town! Check out the latest news, review upcoming events, and plans for the future. By Bruce Northridge |
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Crowds Greet the Clydesdales in Bay St. Louis
The spectacular Budweiser Clydesdales made a return appearance in Bay St. Louis on April 26, to the delight of spectators of all ages. The Clydesdales headed up a parade including the marching band and color guard. - Photos by Brenda Comer |
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Waveland Crawfish Cookoff 2023: Battle of the Bugs
Thirty teams from around the area met on Coleman Avenue in Waveland to battle for bragging rights to the best crawfish in South Mississippi. The big winner in this competition, however, was the public, who got to enjoy ALL.THAT.CRAWFISH. - Photos by Gregg Martel |
Noteworthy Women
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Hancock Tourism director Myrna Green works the hospitality booth at Cruisin' the Coast.
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Myrna Green: Hancock Tourism's Powerhouse
Myrna Green is a powerhouse who has led the tourism charge and brought Hancock County back from the brink of destruction after Hurricane Katrina. We are so glad to have her help the county grow and prosper. – By Maurice Singleton |
Coast Cuisine
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Salt Pepper Oak owner Vincent Hunt sits beneath a portrait of Anthony Bourdain.
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Salt Pepper Oak—A New and Delicious BBQ Adventure
This new restaurant, with its slowly smoked meats, takes barbecue back to the basics with mouth-watering results. – By Lisa Monti |
Big Buzz
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Owners Aaron and Jessica Bilotta are surrounded by loved ones at their recent ribbon-cutting.
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Give a Round of "A-Paws" for DogWatch Miss-Lou
Our four-legged family members can now have the freedom and safety they deserve with the recent launch of DogWatch, offering pet containment systems to the residents of Bay St. Louis and beyond. – By Kim Ranjbar |
What is a shoofly?
A shoofly is a raised wood deck circling a large tree and historically, almost every hotel on the Mississippi coast had one. Now the shoofly by the old Bay St. Louis City Hall is one of few remaining, and it's become our iconic town landmark.
A shoofly is a raised wood deck circling a large tree and historically, almost every hotel on the Mississippi coast had one. Now the shoofly by the old Bay St. Louis City Hall is one of few remaining, and it's become our iconic town landmark.
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