How Mississippi s oldest gay bar survived the COVID pandemic
ISABELLE TAFT, Sun Herald
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BILOXI, Miss. (AP) Last March, after Lynn Koval watched COVID-19 cases spread across the United States, she bought several thousand dollars worth of beer and liquor before closing the doors at Just Us Lounge, the oldest gay bar still operating in Mississippi.
The little storefront on Division Street survived Hurricane Katrina. It weathered the BP oil spill. It hosted fundraisers for countless community members in need. And it’s been a place to find community and refuge in a conservative state.
Koval knew her bar would survive the pandemic, because she knew she couldn’t let it die. And so, as a veteran of South Mississippi nightlife, she thought practically and stocked up on supplies.
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June 28, 2021
After having to cancel last year’s event due to COVID-19, the Gulf Coast Association of Pride returned with their fourth annual Pride Festival.
People from all over came to celebrate at the Point Cadet Plaza Pavilion in Biloxi. There was live music, vendors, and even free mom hugs.
The Gulf Coast Association of Pride is a nonprofit organization that is dedicated to providing resources to the local LGBT+ community. GC Association of Pride Board Director Noel Tauzien said, “Last year we skipped because of Covid obviously, but we’re back and we’re back with a full vengeance. We’ve got a great crowd out here today enjoying amazing music, fabulous food. We’ve got a ton of vendors out here. So, this is really about sharing knowledge about Pride, about the community and really helping the community.”
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Baha Bay set to open July 2, featuring rides, luxury cabanas, cuisine and casino gaming
Staycation rates offered to locals; day passes to be offered at a later date
NASSAU, BAHAMAS New Providence is set to be home to two water parks this summer as Baha Mar yesterday announced its planned debut of the new 15-acre Baha Bay.
The park is scheduled to open on July 2 with exclusive access to Baha Mar guests only; however, the resort announced public access and day passes are in the works to become available later on in the summer months.
A statement revealing Baha Mar’s plans and introducing the park noted: “Set within a breathtaking Bahamian backdrop, the new luxury beachfront water park will be the latest addition to Baha Mar’s spectacular guest amenities and unparalleled offerings.
Baha Mar Unveils Luxury Beachfront Waterpark, Baha Bay to Open in July
May 6, 2021
Baha Mar, the leading resort destination in The Bahamas and home to celebrated brands Grand Hyatt, SLS and Rosewood, reveals the upcoming debut of Baha Bay opening July 2, 2021, exclusively available to all Baha Mar guests. Set within a breathtaking Bahamian backdrop, the new luxury beachfront water park will be the latest addition to Baha Mar s spectacular guest amenities and unparalleled offerings.
This summer, Baha Mar guests will be the first to experience Baha Bay, the $200 million luxury water park. Set on 15 lush oceanfront acres, Baha Bay will feature 24 water slides, a dueling water coaster, group raft rides, the most spectacular wave pool in the Caribbean, an action river winding through exuberant tropical landscape, a first of its kind Surf Simulator and more. Along with Baha Bay s exciting array of aquatic activities including thrilling water slides and attractions, B