BAY ST. LOUIS The award-winning Bay BridgeFest (in the award-winning Bay) isn’t called “a celebration of music, food, art and fun” for nothing. Look at this year’s fantastic music lineup: The Revivalists, Ivan Neville’s Dumpstaphunk, Cedric Burnside, Johnny Sansone, Amanda Shaw, Walter “Wolfman” Washington, Terrance Simien & The Zydeco Experience, Honey Island Swamp Band, Young…
The National Weather Service has recognized the City of Waveland as a StormReady Community. The NWS said that Waveland officials have taken significant efforts to improve emergency first responder and personnel preparedness in the event of a natural disaster. “Your community’s improved communications infrastructure and increased level of severe weather awareness will no doubt minimize…
It looks like a wet weekend but you can always stay inside. This vintage photo captures patrons in a local neighborhood bar.
BAY ST. LOUIS The next stop on blues guitarist Tab Benoit’s Louisiana Lightning Tour is Friday at Cricket’s Honkie Tonk at 7165 Lower Bay Road. Doors open at 7 p.m. Cover is $15 for 21 and up; $25 under 21. The Grammy nominated Benoit, also known as a conservation activist in his native state, played…
PASCAGOULA Is That Velvet Cupcake (303 Delmas Ave. Suite E) in Pascagoula’s Anchor Square is opening for business Thursday. Cupcakes today will be Red Velvet, Bugs Bunny, Classic Vanilla, Ebony & Ivory, Sweet Potato Casserole, Italian Cream and “I Do.” Owner Melinda Mack-Safford also promises Red Velvet White Chocolate Chip Cookies. Free WiFi is available.…
Two big casino hotel announcements within a few days is welcome news. Both projects have been in the works for a while. In Hancock County, Silver Slipper plans to start building its $17.5 million, 140-room hotel shortly. Construction will take a year from groundbreaking, owner Full House Resorts said. Nearest hotels now are in the…
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HANCOCK COUNTY The 3.2-mile trail with the intriguing name of Possum Walk will open Wednesday at Infinity Science Center with a 4 p.m. reception followed by the ceremonial ribbon cutting at 4:30 p.m at the trail’s starting point. Apollo 13 astronaut Fred Haise will be among the dignitaries who will speak at the ceremony. The…