🌱 What Bay St. Louis residents must not burn under today’s fire ban

Good morning Bay St. Louis! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• What Bay St. Louis residents must not burn under today's fire ban
• How the Mardi Gras train is reshaping downtown Bay St. Louis

Also on today's calendar: Matthew Broussard Live in Bay St. Louis.

Today's riddle: Why do fish live in salt water? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: An afternoon thunderstorm, with a high of 94 and low of 80 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 93, low: 76.
• Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 94 and low of 79 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Two Coastal cities issue burn bans amid dry conditions (wxxv25.com subscription) — Bay St. Louis is under a strict burn ban right now, with all open burning, fire pits, and outdoor fireplaces prohibited as firefighters battle wildfires near Lake Drive, Blue Meadow Road, and Highway 603. Waveland is also under the ban, and all existing burn permits are suspended, though propane and gas grills are still allowed if residents use extreme caution to prevent new fires.
   

• One year in, the Mardi Gras rail line is bringing broader benefits to the Gulf Coast region (t4america.org) — Bay St. Louis is emerging as a standout stop on Amtrak's Mardi Gras line, drawing thousands of new visitors and filling once-vacant spaces in the downtown depot district with restaurants and galleries. Local leaders say greeting each train and helping passengers reach hotels is boosting business, raising the city's profile, and tying it more closely into Gulf Coast tourism and culture.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Bay St. Louis

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★ Featured events ★

Wednesday August 26
• HCLS Bingo in the Bay →
  Bay St. Louis - Hancock County Library, 312 US-90, Bay St Louis
  5:30 pm

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Other local events

Thursday August 27
• Matthew Broussard Live in Bay St. Louis →
  Bay St. Louis Little Theatre, 398 Blaize Ave, Bay St Louis
  7:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday August 20
• Volleyball vs East Central - JV/V
  Hancock High School Kiln, MS 39556
  4:30 pm
• Hancock County Planning Commission Meeting →
  Hancock County, MS Calendar
  5:00 pm
• Hancock County Planning and Zoning Commission →
  Hancock County, MS Calendar
  5:00 pm
• HHS Open House
  Hancock High School Kiln, MS 39556
  5:00 pm
Friday August 21
• Yearbook Picture Day
  Hancock North Central Elementary Kiln, MS 39556
  7:30 am
• Strength and Flexibility →
  East Hancock Public Library, 4545 Shepherd Sq, Diamondhead
  10:00 am
• Crafts and Conversation →
  Kiln Public Library, 17065 MS-603, Kiln
  10:00 am
• Pass Christian Pirates vs West Harrison Hurricanes JAMBOREE →
  Pass Christian High School, 720 W North St, Pass Christian
  5:30 pm
• Jamboree - Football vs Columbia
  Hancock High School Kiln, MS 39556
  6:00 pm
• Jamboree - Varsity Football vs Columbia
  Hancock Middle School Kiln, MS 39556
  6:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Arby's posted a job opening for Shift Manager in Waveland. Apply here.
• Buc-ee's posted a job opening for Assistant Deli/Food Service Manager in Pass Christian. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Bay St. Louis here.

🗞 Nearby News

Waveland

• Waveland experiencing major business boom, waterfront pier reconstruction progress (wlox.com)
• Pineville Elementary earns Mississippi Emerging Science of Reading School Award for 2026-27 (wxxv25.com)
• Burn ban in effect for Waveland, Bay St. Louis (wwltv.com)

Pass Christian

• MDEQ Water Advisory Lifted for Pass Christian Central Beach (thegazebogazette.com)
• Pass Christian Elementary Named Beta School of Distinction (thegazebogazette.com)
• Mississippi Reports 'Flesh-Eating' Bacteria Infections on Coast (mississippifreepress.org)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Pepper makes them sneeze (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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