Amberjack season closing, red drum opening

The recreational fishing season for Greater Amberjack will close in Mississippi territorial waters at 12:01 a.m. Monday, Sept. 28. The commercial fishing season for Red Drum will open in Mississippi waters at 12:01 a.m. Oct. 1 and close when the quota is met. That’s the word this morning from the Department of Marine Resources. Meanwhile,…

Carts4kids recycling helps community organizations

S&L Office Supplies owner Chris Cochran has created a recycling program to encourage recycling and to help community organizations. Carts4kids collects used toner cartridges from individuals and businesses at the Waveland business or an S&L employee will pick them up. Once bundled, the used products are shipped off and either refilled or repurposed back into…

Bay Council Recap X 3

Let’s catch up with the Bay Council, starting with the Sept. 8 meeting. These are highlights from the official minutes: Listed below are the actions taken by the City Council at their meeting September 8, 2015. Planning & Zoning Applications EARL & KATHERINE MARLOWE – Application for Variance to the Zoning Ordinance. The applicants’ intentions…

Mural makeover

Thanks to a grant from the Pati Bannister Foundation, the mural on Hancock Bank’s west wall in downtown Bay St. Louis is on the way to being restored to its original glory. The 16-foot by 98-foot mural depicting Hancock County’s history was painted by local artist John McDonald in 1997. “The Promenade” quickly became a…