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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.

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TRAFFIC ADVISORY:

All lanes of I-10 E at Diamondhead/Yacht Club Dr EX 16 in Hancock County temporarily CLOSED TONIGHT
WHO: Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT)
WHAT: Temporary CLOSURE of ALL eastbound lanes.
WHEN: From 7 p.m. Thu, March 6 to 6 a.m. Fri, March 7
WHERE: All eastbound lanes of I-10 at Diamondhead/Yacht Club Dr EX 16 in Hancock County.
WHY: Crews will place concrete beams, perform bracing and install safety devices across the eastbound lanes, which is a critical process in the overpass widening.
During the closure, traffic will be rerouted utilizing the Diamondhead (EX 16) exit and entrance ramps. Detour signage will be in place, and drivers may seek alternate routes. Motorists are reminded to be on high alert for roadside workers.
Stay updated with live travel information by downloading the MDOT Traffic mobile app, visiting MDOTtraffic.com and following on Facebook, Instagram and X.

This was posted yesterday -- Collen takes the stage today.
03/06/2025

This was posted yesterday -- Collen takes the stage today.

Huge congratulations to Freshman, Collen Hooks, for advancing to the State Championships in the Poetry Out Loud competition! Collen takes the Championship stage tomorrow in Jackson! 🌟

We’re all cheering you on, Collen! Best of luck – you’ve got this!

Bay St. Louis police on Tuesday arrested a Louisiana man for allegedly assaulting an officer.
03/05/2025

Bay St. Louis police on Tuesday arrested a Louisiana man for allegedly assaulting an officer.

The Krewe of Real People: TNG rolled in Bay St. Louis on Fat Tuesday.Photos by Geoff Belcher
03/04/2025

The Krewe of Real People: TNG rolled in Bay St. Louis on Fat Tuesday.
Photos by Geoff Belcher

The Krewe of Nereids on Tuesday conducted its 57th annual Mardi Gras parade in Waveland.Photos by Geoff Belcher
03/04/2025

The Krewe of Nereids on Tuesday conducted its 57th annual Mardi Gras parade in Waveland.
Photos by Geoff Belcher

03/04/2025

St. Rose Lenten Fish Fry is back every Friday during Lent from March 7th-April 9th from 11 am until Sold out. Plates are $12 with your choice of Fish or Shrimp. Plates will include Fish or Shrimp, Potato Salad, Green Beans, Cake and Bread. Delivery or take out. Call 28-467-9700 to place your order. Orders may be placed each Friday beginning at 9:30am.

The Mystic Krewe of the Seahorse conducted its annual Lundi Gras parade in downtown Bay St. Louis on Monday, enjoying a ...
03/04/2025

The Mystic Krewe of the Seahorse conducted its annual Lundi Gras parade in downtown Bay St. Louis on Monday, enjoying a huge crowd.
Photos by Geoff Belcher

03/03/2025

Due to the weather, the Krewe of Real People parade will begin earlier than originally scheduled this Fat Tuesday. The lineup will begin at 10 a.m. and the parade will begin at noon.

The Krewe of Diamondhead enjoyed picture-perfect weather on Saturday for its 50th annual Mardi Gras Parade.Photos by Geo...
03/03/2025

The Krewe of Diamondhead enjoyed picture-perfect weather on Saturday for its 50th annual Mardi Gras Parade.
Photos by Geoff Belcher

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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