1920s Heritage Roses Take Root Along the Depot Grounds
Bay St. Louis, MS · November 12, 2026
Enjoy the warm sunshine while it lingers this afternoon. A crisp evening chill arrives just in time for porch sitting and live music tonight.
The Lead
The grounds surrounding the historic 1929 L&N Train Depot are taking on a fresh look this week as civic volunteers and city crews put the finishing touches on a dedicated heritage landscaping effort. Spearheaded by the Hancock Chamber Beautification Committee in coordination with municipal public works, the project frames the Mission Revival depot with antique rose varieties that match what travelers would have seen when the station first opened nearly a century ago.
Beyond the new flower beds, crews upgraded site irrigation, installed cast-iron companion plants along the facilities annex, and cleared paths for expanded pedestrian access across the Depot Arts District. For neighbors who walk the grounds daily or gather for weekend open-air markets, the upgrades restore historic character to one of the coast’s most recognizable rail stops. Final mulch and border fencing will wrap up ahead of Saturday’s craft fairs.
Local Pulse
County Canvasses Affidavit Ballots This Morning City Hall Election officials review 120 provisional ballots in an open session at the courthouse starting at 10:00 AM today.
Police Deepen State Bureau Narcotics Partnership Safety City leaders approved an interagency contract investigator agreement to expand regional enforcement against illicit narcotics across municipal neighborhoods.
Beach Boulevard Detour Remains in Place Roads Drivers should continue following posted detours between Sears and Ioor avenues as crews install replacement box culverts.
Today's Outlook
Sunny skies and a pleasant high near 77°F carry the afternoon with a light northwest breeze, giving way to clear skies and a brisk overnight low around 45°F.
What's On Around Town
Today
Live at Lava Lounge 100 Men Hall (303 Union St), 5:00–7:00 PM · Free Tyron Benoit Band delivers high-energy Cajun rock and free appetizers.
The Nutcracker Randolph Community Center (315 Clark Ave), Pass Christian, 7:00 PM · Paid Theatre in the Pass opens its dramatic stage adaptation of the classic.
Tomorrow
- Food Truck Friday Coleman Avenue, Waveland, 5:00–8:00 PM · Free
- The Nutcracker Randolph Community Center (315 Clark Ave), Pass Christian, 7:00 PM · Paid
Saturday
- The Pass Market War Memorial Park (103 Fleitas Ave), Pass Christian, 8:00 AM–1:00 PM · Free
- The Writing Room 100 Men Hall (303 Union St), 10:00 AM–1:00 PM · Free
- Art Without Walls Outdoor Art Market Mamie Hillery Arts Center (405 Blaize Ave), 10:00 AM–2:00 PM · Free
Spotlight & Story
- 200 North Beach Boulevard
- Long before diners ordered bay burgers and fresh catch from the breeze-swept balcony, printing presses clattered inside this 1902 waterfront landmark as home to The Sea Coast Echo. Check the sidewalk out front for newspaperman Ellis Cuevas’s brass Heritage Star.
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