A woman’s remembrance of the day none of us will ever forget, and a chance for her to revisit her feelings of that day. - Story by Rhonda Rhodes 
With the passing of Dolly Parton, America’s uncontested sweetheart, the world lost everyone’s favorite fantasy fairy godmother from Tennessee. And if you live in the Bay, you know the special connection we have with the Queen of Country Music. - by Melanie Cole 
Doug Page and Joshua Starkman explore the evolution of modern Louisiana music in their live music series at the Bay St. Louis Little Theatre – and you’re all invited. - by Melanie Cole 
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  Booker Fest celebrates the life and creative genius of BSL native James Booker Labor Day weekend.
The author reflects on how his relationship with Rev. Reed as a young man helped shape the person he is today. - By Jason M. (“LP”) 
Alyece Smith is making waves not only throughout Hancock County but around the world with her direct approach to neurodivergent success strategies.
- by Francesca Bianci 
Are you ready for Cruisin’ the Coast 2025? With a schedule of activities this jam-packed, you'd better start working out now to increase your stamina so you can catch it all!
- by the Shoofly Staff; 2024 photos by Gregg Martel 
For Katrina's third anniversary, Bay St. Louis plans a celebration: New Day in the Bay, focusing on the rebuilding effort. But another hurricane upends the best laid plans. - by Ellis Anderson  New Day in the Bay, celebrating the town's continuing recovery from Katrina was squashed when Hurricane Gustav arrived. Photo by Ellis Anderson
Although the community had survived the ferocity of Katrina, the storm unleashed forces that could finish off the community's soul for good. - by Ellis Anderson Part 11 in a series of excerpts from the award-winning book that follows Bay St. Louis through the very heart of Hurricane Katrina – and three years of grinding aftermath. The Shoofly Magazine is publishing one excerpt from the book each week through the storm's 20th anniversary on August 29.  Augusta Acker in front of her Citizen Street house, post-Katrina. The historic house was later deemed unsalvageable and demolished. photo by Ellis Anderson
Two years after the storm, Katrina survivors struggle to “get over it,” yet many discover something called Post-Traumatic Growth taking place in their lives.
- by Ellis Anderson Part 10 in a series of excerpts from the award-winning book that follows Bay St. Louis through the very heart of Hurricane Katrina – and three years of grinding aftermath. The Shoofly Magazine is publishing one excerpt from the book each week through the storm's 20th anniversary on August 29. 
Door in Bay St. Louis post-Katrina, by Ellis Anderson
As waves disintegrate the building around them, seven people and two dogs are forced to enter the full fury of the storm.
- by Ellis Anderson The ninth installment of the award-winning book that follows Bay St. Louis through the very heart of Hurricane Katrina – and three years of grinding aftermath. The Shoofly Magazine is publishing one excerpt from the book each week through the storm's 20th anniversary on August 29, 
Doug Niolet, Kevan Guillory and Nikki Nicholson (Moon) by the tree that saved their lives. Photo by Joe Tomasovsky
In this eighth installment, seven people decide to ride out Katrina in a historic building on the beachfront - one that had survived a century of violent hurricanes.
- by Ellis Anderson The next installment of the award-winning book that follows Bay St. Louis through the very heart of Hurricane Katrina – and three years of grinding aftermath. The Shoofly Magazine is publishing one excerpt from the book each week through the storm's 20th anniversary on August 29. 
The historic beachfront bed and breakfast where seven people fought for their lives when it was destroyed by Hurricane Katrina Photo courtesy Nikki Moon
The day after Katrina, surviving Bay St. Louis residents begin to discover the unthinkable enormity of the storm's destruction.
- by Ellis Anderson
The next installment of the award-winning book that follows Bay St. Louis through the very heart of Hurricane Katrina – and three years of grinding aftermath. The Shoofly Magazine is publishing one excerpt from the book each week through the storm's 20th anniversary on August 29.
The hurricane has passed, but survivors are stunned when they see that Katrina has stolen their town.
- by Ellis Anderson
The next installment of the award-winning book that follows Bay St. Louis through the very heart of Hurricane Katrina – and three years of grinding aftermath. The Shoofly Magazine is publishing one excerpt from the book each week through the storm's 20th anniversary on August 29.
In this fifth installment: Did a spirit send a boat to save his Bay St. Louis family during the raging storm surge of Hurricane Katrina?
- by Ellis Anderson 
Donald Acker and his mother, Augusta Acker, with Lionel's boat in front of Webb Schoolhouse, December 2005. Photo by Joe Tomasovsky. The boat actually arrived during Katrina on the right side of the steps and was later moved to create the planter.
In this fourth installment, the eye of Katrina has passed, but what it's left in its wake can't yet be imagined.
- by Ellis Anderson 
Webb School after Katrina. The front looks relatively intact, but in fact, much of the roof is gone from the back side of the house. The boat Augusta's family arrived in can be seen to the right. Photo by Joe Tomasovsky.
In this third installment, the seething surge cuts off escape and communications, as the writer watches it submerge the steps to the house, one by one.
- 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. The Shoofly Magazine is publishing one excerpt from the book each week through the storm's 20th anniversary on August 29. 
Joe's backyard - at 26 feet of elevation and a quarter mile from the beach during Hurricane Katrina's tidal surge. Photo by Joe Tomasovsky
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
|
Categories
All
Archives
September 2026
|
RSS Feed
Shoofly Magazine Partners
Our Shoofly Partners are local businesses and organizations who share our mission to enrich community life in Bay St. Louis, Waveland, Diamondhead and Pass Christian. These are limited in number to maximize visibility. Email us now to become a Shoofly Partner!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The Shops of Century Hall |
Chiniche Engineering |
Creole Creamery |