Ruth’s Roots community garden on Friday received a special delivery, a new butterfly house. 

Searching the USA for new examples of a specific art form is not only an educational adventure, but an exciting one as well. This exploration discoversPastel, an art medium in the form of a stick, consisting of pure powdered

On Friday, Holy Trinity Catholic School hosted its annual Mardi Gras parade. In addition to parading through the streets of downtown Bay St. Louis, the members from the Krewe of Nereids 2020 royal court also paid a visit to the school and toasted the school’s own royalty. This year’s court i…

The Krewe of Real People: Next Generation on Tuesday hosted its third annual Fat Tuesday Mardi Gras parade in Old Town Bay St. Louis, continuing the decades-old Real People tradition. This year’s king and queen were Dr. Myron Labat and Dr. Cherie Labat.

Holy Trinity will host a New Student Open House on Thursday, January 30 from 8:30 – 4:30 on the school campus. Holy Trinity is a Catholic elementary school for children ages 2 through 6th grade. Our nurturing classroom atmosphere offers a quality education instilled in Catholic traditions an…

The Bay St. Louis Little Theatre will open its first show of the New Year, the hilarious comedy, “Farce of Nature” on Jan. 24. Comic fireworks explode in the absurdly funny Southern-fried romp that takes us to the Reel ‘Em Inn, the finest little fishing lodge in the Ozarks.

Hancock County Relay for Life on Friday kicked off this year's events at the Hollywood Casino with its second annual Dancing with the Stars. 

The seniors from the Hancock County Senior Citizens Center on Thursday brought 57 handmade quilts to the residents of Dixie White House Nursing Home in Pass Christian. The seniors in the quilting class made each blanket, Hancock County Senior Citizens Director Arlene Johnson said. Johnson sa…

The seniors citizens at Memorial Woodland Village Nursing Center in Diamondhead on Tuesday received an early Christmas surprise. 

The Old Town Merchants Association (OTMA) and its members welcome everyone to cruise on in downtown Bay St. Louis and experience the Second Saturday Art Walk this Saturday, Dec. 14, where the Christmas shopping will be accompanied by great food, beverages and live entertainment. Also known a…

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The 12th annual Bay St. Louis Christmas Parade and the 8th annual Snowlakes and Sugar Plums Festival at the historic Depot brought hundreds of people to Old Town BSL on Saturday.

The Hancock County Library System on Sunday hosted its 25th annual Holiday Tree Gala at the Bay St. Louis branch. Dozens of local businesses, civic and charitable groups and individuals decorated trees for the event, and guests enjoyed Christmas carols sung by the South Hancock Elementary Sc…

Hundreds of locals flocked to Coleman Avenue on Saturday to see the Christmas parade and participate in numerous holiday activities during “Christmas on Coleman.”

More than 200 of Hancock County's senior citizens on Wednesday –– decked out in their favorite western wear –– attended the 7th annual Hancock County Senior Citizens Prom at the Bay St. Louis Community Center.

Last Thursday, North Bay Elementary students participated in a mock governor's election. 

"No resting place should be in such a shape, and the people buried there deserve to be honored," Vanessa Mitchell Polk said about Spring Branch Church Cemetery. 

Glass artist Carol Barker demonstrates her art by pulling strings of glass using a specially mounted torch.

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.