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Community Calendar Upcoming Events
Covering Bay St. Louis, Waveland, Diamondhead and Pass Christian.
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Amtrak Gulf Coast
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on the shoofly
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The Coast Gets Ready for Cruisin'
Are you ready for Cruisin’ the Coast 2026? This annual event will mark its 30th anniversary in 2026, so get ready for a jam-packed schedule of activities featuring good times, great cars, and lots and lots of chrome! - by the Shoofly Staff; photos by Gregg Martel |
talk of the town
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Never Forget, Always Remember
A woman’s remembrance of 9/11, a day none of us will ever forget, and a chance for her to revisit her feelings of that day. - Story by Rhonda Rhodes |
shore thing
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Jesse and Seth from Diamondhead with a monster Jack Crevalle they caught south of Bay St. Louis on a whole white trout.
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Shore Thing Fishing Report, 9/9/2026
Things are quieter and less crowded on the water now, which means less competition and fun, fun fishing. - by Sonny Schindler, Shore Thing Fishing Charters |
talk of the town
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Dolly Should—A Tribute to America’s Fairy Godmother
With the passing of Dolly Parton, the world lost its favorite fantasy fairy godmother from Tennessee. Learn how you can honor Dolly and help continue her legacy of children's literacy. - by Melanie Cole |
waveland
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Good Things Happening in Waveland
Many new businesses, a new park, news on our beloved fishing pier, and election information are on today's agenda! – By Shoofly Staff |
big buzz
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Mahjong: The Oldest, Newest Craze on the Gulf Coast
Everything old is new again, and the newest sensation is this 19th-century Chinese tile game. The draw? An opportunity for social interaction that mobile device games cannot provide. - by Heather Dubuisson |
15 minutes
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Peace, Love, and Twenty Years of Birdstock
The Mockingbird Cafe recently celebrated its 20th anniversary in style by throwing its annual Birdstock "flashback to the 60s" party with groovy vibes, great music, and peace and love. The event has become as important to Bay St. Louis as the Mockingbird Cafe is itself. - Photos by Gregg Martel |
saturday in the bay
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A Fall Full of Fun in Old Town Bay St. Louis
Whatever you like to do for fun, Bay St. Louis has something for you this fall! Read on to see a breakdown of what's in store. - Story by Old Town Merchants Association and Kirby Rhodes |
amtrak update
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Meet Bay St. Louis's Welcome Committee
Passengers on the Mardi Gras train into Bay St. Louis are greeted by one of the town's volunteer ambassadors, who would love to help them enjoy their stay in the Bay! – by Heather Dubuisson |
15 minutes
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In Full Color: Frida Fest 2026
Frida Fest is a grand tribute to the Mexican artist Frida Kahlo. This year, the Frida look-alike contest benefited the Mississippi Gulf Coast Mutual Aid Collective, which provides community care, education and rapid response support across the Gulf Coast. - Photos by Brenda Comer |
big buzz
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Full Speed Opens in Farragut Lofts
Casual and inviting, Full Speed Patio & Lounge hopes to be the place "where everybody knows your name." - Story by Heather Dubuisson |
15 minutes
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Another Fantastic OLG Crab Fest
Undeterred by the heat, hungry visitors flocked to Our Lady of the Gulf for its 42nd annual Crab Fest. With rides, live music, an artisans’ market – and oh, that seafood – it was hard to know where to look second… because the seafood always comes first. Don't miss the vintage gallery at the end of the page! - Photos by Gregg Martel |
nature notes
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Symbiosis
Native American peoples tread lightly on the earth, never taking more than they needed to survive. Our society should strive for that kind of thrift. - by James Inabinet |
15 minutes
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Biloxi’s Saenger Theatre Makes a Comeback
Downtown Biloxi’s Saenger Theatre reopened recently with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and performances featuring cast members from 50 years of Saenger performances. - Photos by Melanie Cole |
15 minutes
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St. Rose Fair Celebrates Church's 100th Anniversary
St. Rose de Lima Church welcomed the first weekend of true summer with its annual fair. No longer a jazz and blues festival, the refocused two-night affair celebrated the church’s 100th anniversary by bringing the party back to church grounds on Necaise Avenue. - Photos by Sophie Hagans |
big buzz
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Crab Fest: A Tradition of Faith, Family, and Community
For generations of Coast families, Fourth of July weekend has meant one thing: Crab Fest. What started as a small church fair has become one of Bay St. Louis' premier Fourth of July traditions. - By Heather Dubuisson |
coast cuisine
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The Family (and Flavor) Behind BSL's New Flying Dolly's
While Flying Dolly's ice cream and sno-ball shop is a franchise, the Bay St. Louis location is locally owned and operated by the Perniciaro family, and that family-first spirit is evident from the moment you walk through the door. - By Heather Dubuisson |
15 minutes
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Bay Fest 2026 Brings the Best to the Bay
Dubbed by its organizers "the Ultimate Art/Music/Food Celebration," Bay Fest celebrated the creativity and flavor of Old Town Bay St. Louis with local and regional artists, artisans, chefs, farmers, and great food. Area faves Rumours, Assumed Risk, and Joni Compretta & Baytown Groove kept everyone rockin'. - Photos by Sophie Hagans |
15 minutes
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River Eckert at the Hall for Memorial Day Weekend!
Sold out! River Eckert blew the roof off last Friday on the historic 100 Men Hall stage. The 16-year-old keyboard prodigy, together with his band (dad Jake on guitar and vocals), delivered an unforgettable night of live music. - Photos by Melanie Cole |
15 minutes
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St. Clare's Fair and Seafood Festival Has it All
For over 50 years, the St. Clare Fair and Seafood Festival has been serving up mouth-watering food including Drago’s grilled oysters, carnival rides, live music, craft vendors, a car show, a Jeep-only beach bash, and their annual fireworks display! - Photos by Gregg Martel |
15 minutes
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Jazz in the Pass Brings the Heat - and the Cool
On Sunday, May 24, the Pass Christian Main Street Association produced their annual Jazz in the Pass concert at Veterans Memorial Park. The event prevailed in spite of less than ideal weather conditions, said event organizers, “because God loves jazz.” We can't argue with that. - Photos by Brenda Comer |
15 minutes
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Pirate Takeover in Bay St. Louis
hosted by the Mystic Krewe of the Seahorse, Pirate Day in the Bay hosted events like a pub crawl, a "Li'l Buccaneers" parade, costume contests, pirate takeover, live music, craft vendors, and even fireworks. Funds raised will benefit local charities. - Photos by Gregg Martel |
special report
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Ominous clouds roll into Bay St. Louis during Hurricane Gustav in 2008 | Ellis Anderson photo
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2026 Hurricane Preparation Guide and Resources
With some thought and advance planning, you can prepare for the next big storm and protect what’s most important to you. We've got an up-to-date list of resources to help. - by Dena Temple |
15 minutes
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Big Fish, Good Times at Trout de Mayo
After a rain delay that pushed the event from Saturday to Sunday, the inaugural Trout de Mayo speckled trout tournament kicked off with ideal weather conditions - light winds, calm seas, moderate temperatures and bright sunshine. - Photos courtesy event organizers |
15 minutes
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Library's Fan★Fest a Great Success
Last weekend, the Hancock County Library System hosted its annual FAN★FEST, a free “mini-con” designed to make cons more accessible for all fandoms. Offering “comics, cosplay, gaming and more,” the event featured exhibitors and talented presenters. - Photos by Shoofly Staff |
coast cuisine
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The Wicked Pig: A Hidden Gem Serving Bold Flavors
Passing by this unassuming little building is a big mistake, because the treasures inside and truly inspired and not to be missed. - by Francesca Bianci |
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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