Run, bike, bark
After a grueling walk with a rambunctious dog, combining cardio and aerobics on my part, we came upon this spandex crowd lining up for a 4-mile run/bike event. Gorgeous day. Enjoy at your own pace.
DEQ issues water contact advisory in Waveland
The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality’s beach monitors issued a water contact advisory today for one sampling station in Waveland. The segment of beach from Oak Boulevard east to Favre Street isn’t closed but DEQ says there may be an increased risk of illness associated with swimming in this area. Not sure who would be…
If you see smoke, don’t panic
A message from CITY OF BAY ST. LOUIS Beginning this morning, the City of Bay St. Louis Public Works Department will begin smoke testing of the sewer drain system. The smoke canisters will be placed in the sewer lines and the smoke is then blown through the lines to find infiltration points. Should you see…
Bay Council recap: wait until next time
Last night’s meeting was long on agenda items, short on action. At least up to 8 p.m. when I departed. The $131,677.63 claims docket was approved by all except Councilman Falgout. The long guest list dwindled but there was an impressive presentation during the public forum by the Young Politicians of Hancock County who shared…
UPDATE: Bay Council agenda final
Here’s the final agenda for today’s City Council meeting: 1. City Clerk’s Report a) Docket of Claims General Fund $ 57,937.97 CDBG Fund $ 19,525.00 Debt Service Fund $ 794.44 Utility Fund $ 40,935.14 Municipal Harbor Fund $ 12,485.08 Total $ 131,677.63 2. Guests a) Vera Mestayer – 210 Bay Oaks Drive b) Josh DeSalvo…
Bay Council agenda: RFPs for insured city attorney, U.S. Justice Dept./Building Dept.
Here’s the agenda for today’s Bay St. Louis City Council meeting. Things start at 5:30 p.m. 1. Guests a) Vera Mestayer – 210 Bay Oaks Drive b) Josh DeSalvo – Hancock Water c) BSL Cal Ripken Baseball Board d) Dixie Girls Softball Board e) Tina Stiglet – Tourism f) Chris Lagarde – Abandonments 2. Public…
Big day for oysters
Two areas around St. Joe’s Reef and the Pass Christian Reef reopened this morning for oyster tonging, officials with the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources said Sunday. This afternoon, Gov. Phil Bryant will sign an executive order creating The Governor’s Oyster Restoration and Resiliency Council. The council and its committees will meet over the next…
Flappers reunion
Fun reunion weekend for St. Joseph Academy and St. Stanislaus grads. Here’s the Class of ’65.