Bay St. Louis, Mississippi

The Bay Saint Louis motto reflects more than pride in our city’s unique character and ambiance: In this place, we treasure our heritage of community spirit. We understand that our greatest assets are the bonds between businesses and residents, newcomers and long-time neighbors, between family and friends.

These bonds have served us well. In the face of the most devastating natural disaster in U.S. history, we found a hardy determination to move forward together. With the help of volunteers from around the country, we are rebuilding a city that is attractive, efficient and even stronger - while preserving our community identity.

City officials and employees are committed to restoring and improving the quality of life for our citizens. We are also fostering a diversity of economic anchors - including tourism and high-tech enterprises. We look to our past for inspiration and embrace a future filled with many reasons for optimism.

This website provides information vital to current residents and business-owners, as well as those seeking to relocate to our city. Here you can share the sense of community that makes Bay St. Louis truly “A Place Apart,” - and also “A Place Together.”

The city is preparing a comprehensive, detailed "State of the City" paper that will be available to the citizens of Bay St. Louis in the near future. In the meantime, click here to access a list of on-going recovery projects.

Mayor Eddie Favre sees a vibrant future ahead. “The people here have gone through so much,” he said. “But that hasn’t taken our pride in our city, nor our ability and will to work. We’re going to bring this city back - better than ever.”

Mayor Eddie Favre