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May 15. Fogged up windows. 54 degrees this morning. 52 tonight. OK.
Winter weather put a damper on Silver Slipper, Full House
Full House Resorts, the Las Vegas company that owns Silver Slipper Casino, announced quarterly results this morning and said it had a net loss of $1.1 million for the first quarter (January-March), compared to net income of $0.6 million for the prior first quarter. At its Silver Slipper Casino in Hancock County, the company said…
Bay is one of ‘Top Places You Need to Visit’
Well, Bay St. Louis has made another travel list. This time it’s the Top 12 Places You Need to Visit on viraltravel.com. Here’s the list: No. 12 Flagler Beach, Fla., No. 11 Fishtown, Mich., No. 10 Bay St. Louis, No. 9 St. Augustine, Fla., No. 8 Brattleboro, Vermont, No. 7 Provincetown/Cape Cod., Mass., No. 6…
Inspiration
I bought this drawing years ago at the Fairhope art show and put it near my desk for inspiration. I’m waiting. It’s Monday.
Happy Mother’s Day
So there
New places to eat Cajun dishes, tropical snowballs
There’s a taste of Cajun country and the tropics coming to Stone County. This just in from the state Health Department: Captain Wil’s Cajun Way Restaurant at 1129 Parkway Dr. (next to Flint Creek) in Wiggins has the go-ahead to open. Owner Wil Phenice’s menu includes appetizers, roast beef, shrimp, crawfish, catfish, oyster poboys and…
Sample & learn: Lazy Magnolia to host craft beer class
Lazy Magnolia is kicking off the week by hosting a craft beer class at the brewery on Monday, May 12 at 6 p.m. Cost of the class is $20 and will get you a pint glass, snacks, exclusive samplings and Lazy Magnolia swag! Visit Lazy Magnolia’s Facebook page or email [email protected] for more information.
Wine cafe opening
SeaGrapes Wine Cafe at 2419 14th St. in Gulfport has been given the OK to open by the state Health Department. The menu includes smoked salmon, roasted garlic bread, cheese and fruit plates, bruschetta, assorted cakes, pies, gourmet coffee, tea and, of course, wine. Beth Swigris is the owner.
UPDATED: Bay Council workshop, meeting: Come early, stay late
UPDATE: These two items were added this morning to the Council meeting agenda: Lee Seal – RFP for Marine Fuel Facility and Bait Shop Ginger Cook – Second Saturday Street Closing There should be a lot of interest in today’s Bay St. Louis City Council workshop on city finances that starts at 3 p.m. in…