No storms for you, Weather Channel, as the Atlantic ‘goes quiet’

Attention, Weather Channel experts. Step away from the hurricane desk and tell Jim Cantore to settle down. Nothing’s happening. At least this week. Jeff Masters of Weather Underground puts it this way in today’s blog: The Atlantic Goes Quiet. “The third week of August is when Atlantic hurricane activity traditionally takes a large upswing, but…

Bay St. Louis City Council agenda for Tuesday’s meeting

BAY ST. LOUIS Here’s a quick look at the agenda for the Bay St. Louis City Council meeting Aug. 20 at 5:30 p.m. New business includes approval of department heads, Harbor Advisory Committee members and economic development strategic planning. Old business revisits the 2012 Building Code, ordinances dealing with pets and fireworks, a report on…

Bay BridgeFest musical lineup something to celebrate

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…