Sgt. Brandon Normand with the U.S. Army National Guard on Wednesday surprised his daughter Emma during a special assembly at North Bay Elementary. He spoke to the students and thanked them for being Emma's friend and sending him care packages during his year away from home.

Sgt. Brandon Normand with the U.S. Army National Guard speaks to the students. He thanked them for being Emma's friend and sending him care packages during his year away from home.

Sgt. Brandon Normand with the U.S. Army National Guard on Wednesday surprised his daughter Emma during a special assembly at North Bay Elementary.

North Bay Elementary's fourth-graders on Friday took a field trip to the Audubon Zoo. Check out Wednesday's edition of the Sea Coast Echo for the full story written by Sea Coast Echo Junior Reporter Zai'ionna Allen.

The preschool students at Holy Trinity Catholic School performed several songs during Grandparents Day

Scenes from Grandparents Day at Holy Trinity Catholic School.

Citizens participated in the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day March on Jan. 21 in Bay St. Louis. See more photos of the event in the Multimedia and Community sections of www.seacoastecho.com.

Scenes from the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day March and Program held Jan. 21, in Bay St. Louis.

Habitat for Humanity has announced the opportunity to win a designer she-shed. Profits benefit seniors and Veterans in the Hancock County Community.

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas in Bay St. Louis. It’s the intent of some downtown locals to make sure that each year, the city becomes more and more welcoming and decked out in holiday cheer, encouraging locals and visitors to shop, eat, and stay here as part of their annual tra…

Attorney Marcie Fyke Baria of Bay St. Louis recently became chair of the Board of Bar Admissions. Attorney Pieter Teeuwissen of Jackson was selected by the Board as vice-chairman. The Board of Bar Admissions elected officers on Nov. 15 at its meeting in Jackson. Attorney Jeffery A. Styres of…

Volunteers and guests of the King's Kitchen on Monday celebrated the soup kitchen's 6th anniversary. Central Bible Church pastor Mike Ramsey said that on Nov. 19, 2012, the kitchen served baked chicken and green beans to about 35 people. "During that six years later, we've served more than 1…

Seniors citizens in Hancock County on Wednesday danced through the decades at the 6th annual Hancock County Senior Citizens Prom.

Open enrollment for 2019 Medicare coverage begins on Oct. 15 and runs through Dec. 7. During the Annual Enrollment Period, anyone age 65 or older or under 65 on Medicare for a disability may make changes to various aspects of health coverage.

Bank Day is held twice a month at North Bay Elementary school.

Last month, North Bay Elementary had a book fair in the library . Library media specialist Johnnette Bilbo said it was from September 19 through 28.

Members of The Arts, Hancock County on Wednesday continued painting trash cans that are located along the beach. Back in March, the Hancock County Board of Supervisors approved a $1,000 contribution to the Arts Alive Council for the Arts Council's Trash Barrel Community Art project. Obie McC…

This week, the Hancock County Library System's patrons of all ages witnessed the "take over" of the Mad Potter of Bay St. Louis and his "wild and wacky STEAMpunk Pottery Performance" featuring "The World's Most Amazing Pottery Machine."

"She's my best friend," 92-year-old Joe Duteil Jr., said of his wife 89-year-old Shirley. "We've had a very good life."

The Bay Waveland Yacht Club (BWYC) celebrated it’s Annual Review of the Fleet last Sunday, April 22, 2018. This event designates the opening of the sailing season at BWYC for the year. Although inclement weather curtailed the club’s annual boat review, club members participated in special ce…

This month, several local artists are participating in an art contest at Ruth's Roots which will leave the area covered in colorful designs.

Our Lady Academy (OLA) Robotics Team members Emily Busby, Lillie Lawhead, Kennady Hertz, Allison Lyons, Alma Hearin and Sofia Schuyler participated in their first robotic competition under the leadership of OLA Science Teacher Mrs. Julie Cranford at The Bayou Regional FIRST Robotics Competit…

Dennis Schulz of Beloit, Wisconsin is traveling cross-country, but not by car, bus or plane.

The SOUPer Mudfest kicks off Saturday, March 10, at 4 p.m., near the corner of Main and Second streets. Early bird sales of bowls begin at 3:30 p.m. For $20.00, you can be part of the fun. Buy your bowl for $20 at Main and Second Street, and tour Bay St Louis Old Town businesses to enjoy a t…

The SOUPer Mudfest kicks off Saturday, March 10, at 4 p.m., near the corner of Main and Second streets. Early bird sales of bowls begin at 3:30 p.m. For $20.00, you can be part of the fun. Buy your bowl for $20 at Main and Second Street, and tour Bay St Louis Old Town businesses to enjoy a t…

Gov. Phil Bryant on Wednesday signed a proclamation designated Feb. 28 as Rare Disease Day.

On Feb. 19, 1945, the United States delivered its first strike on the Japanese Islands at Iwo Jima.

The Bay St. Louis Little Theatre will hold over their current production “The Graduate. “The audience response has been overwhelmingly positive,” states the Graduate director, Gary Taylor. “So we decided to hold over to give more of our community an opportunity to experience this iconic stor…

World War II veteran, breast cancer survivor and The King's Kitchen volunteer Necia Utz on Tuesday celebrated her 95th birthday and said she has no plans of slowing down.