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The Sea Coast Echo is the official newspaper of Hancock County, Mississippi, founded in January 1892. The first Echo publisher was Charles G. Moreau, who co-owned the paper with business partner one-time Pass Christian Coast Beacon manager W.L. The newspaper has famously missed only two issues during its long history. One date was 1918 when the publisher's daughter succumbed to plague. The second

was in 1969 in the aftermath Hurricane Camille. History would not repeat itself in 2005 after Hurricane Katrina made Bay St. Louis and Waveland its ground zero: The newspaper was produced at a sister newspaper in Kentucky and trucked to the devastated Gulf Coast where residents were clamoring for local news. The paper is now owned by Alabama-based Lancaster Management Inc. It is published weekly on Wednesday.

11/23/2025
After nearly two weeks of warmer-than-normal temperatures, cooler air is forecast to return to the Gulf Coast for Thanks...
11/21/2025

After nearly two weeks of warmer-than-normal temperatures, cooler air is forecast to return to the Gulf Coast for Thanksgiving.

Road Closure notice!Koloa St., right before Ana Hulu St., will be closed in the area highlighted starting Monday and reo...
11/21/2025

Road Closure notice!

Koloa St., right before Ana Hulu St., will be closed in the area highlighted starting Monday and reopening Wednesday morning. Please use alternate routes during this time.

11/20/2025

Tonight! Holiday Glamour Shotz with at Lava Lounge! 5-7PM - we have props!

11/20/2025
An employee at Jindal Tubular USA, LLC died Saturday after an accident at the facility.
11/20/2025

An employee at Jindal Tubular USA, LLC died Saturday after an accident at the facility.

11/20/2025

From the Bay-Waveland School District:

Support for Gulf Coast Restoration Fund

The Bay St. Louis-Waveland School District is seeking community support for two transformational grant proposals through the Gulf Coast Restoration Fund (BP Oil Spill Legal Action).

1️⃣ Career Technical Education (CTE) Center – $2.6 Million

This grant would allow BWSD to renovate an existing facility to create a state-of-the-art CTE Center offering programs in HVAC, Welding, Health Sciences, Culinary Arts, and Information Technology. It would also fund startup equipment and teacher salaries (for initial years) to ensure strong, sustainable programs that prepare students for high-demand careers. Link to Application

2️⃣ Athletic Complex Enhancement for Youth Sports – $7.5 Million

This project would modernize the entire athletic complex to serve both our students and community—supporting youth recreation, opening facilities to the community, hosting regional tournaments, and boosting local tourism and economic growth. Link to Application

How You Can Help:

✅ Fill out the support form available at the Bay Waveland School District page.

✅ Submit a Letter of Support (especially if you’re a business or community organization)

✅ Call or email your local representative or congressman to voice your support for these grants

Together, we can make a lasting impact on our students, our schools, and our community. For questions please email Zack Ferry at [email protected]

11/20/2025

Harmony Sports Bar and Krewe of Real People hosting a Free Community Meal this Thanksgiving Sunday.

Keesler Federal Credit Union last week honored several local police, fire and emergency workers during its 10th annual “...
11/20/2025

Keesler Federal Credit Union last week honored several local police, fire and emergency workers during its 10th annual “First Responder of the Year” ceremony last week a the IP Casino Resort Spa.

Keesler Federal Credit Union last week honored several local police, fire and emergency workers during its 10th annual “First Responder of the Year” ceremony last week a the IP Casino

Nearly seven years after starting the Tiki Farm & Food Lab at Pearlington, New Orleans Chef Ernest Foundas today uses th...
11/20/2025

Nearly seven years after starting the Tiki Farm & Food Lab at Pearlington, New Orleans Chef Ernest Foundas today uses the farm to keep his Suis Generis restaurant at the forefront of the Crescent City’s foodie scene.

Nearly seven years after starting the Tiki Farm & Food Lab at Pearlington, New Orleans Chef Ernest Foundas today uses the farm to keep his Suis Generis restaurant at the

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The Sea Coast Echo is the official newspaper of Bay St. Louis and Hancock County, Mississippi, founded in January 1892. The first Echo publisher was Charles G. Moreau, who co-owned the paper with business partner one-time Pass Christian Coast Beacon manager W.L. May.

The Echo is the oldest business in Hancock County. The newspaper has famously missed only two issues during its long history. One date was 1918 when the publisher's daughter succumbed to plague. The second was in 1969 in the aftermath of Hurricane Camille. History would not repeat itself in 2005 after Hurricane Katrina made Bay St. Louis and Waveland its ground zero: The newspaper was produced at a sister newspaper in Kentucky and trucked to the devastated Gulf Coast where residents were clamoring for local news. The paper is owned by Alabama-based Lancaster Management Inc. and the general manager is Geoff Belcher. It is published weekly on Wednesday. Follow us on Twitter @TheSeaCoastEcho. #TheEcho