Nov 5, 2024 — About Us. The Sea Coast Echo was founded in 1892. The first issue of the weekly Echo came out on January 9, 1892, with the motto "Fearless in all Things." Its goal was to be an "all home print" newspaper and promised "a first class newsy local paper" to the people of Bay St. Louis, Hancock County, and the Coast. The Sea Coast Echo is published ...