Andrés Fuentes

Multimedia Journalist

Biloxi, MS

Andrés Fuentes is a New Orleans native and a 2020 graduate of Loyola University. He joined the WLOX News Team in July 2020 as a Multimedia Journalist.

Andrés is a proud member of the National Association of Hispanic Journalists, and comes to WLOX having already won awards for his work as a college journalist.

You can follow him on Twitter @news_fuentes or send him an email at andres.fuentes@wlox.com.

Recent Articles by Andrés

Sitting down with Harrison County School District’s incoming superintendent

Even though he’s been with the school district for over half a century, people might not know much about Mitchell King, Harrison County School District’s incoming superintendent.

Andrés Fuentes and Yolanda Cruz

Published April 21, 2021 at 5:49 PM

Coast community leaders react to Derek Chauvin’s guilty verdict

Coastal residents hope the aftermath of the trial will continue with progress on police reform, criminal justice and racism across the nation.

Andrés Fuentes

Published April 20, 2021 at 10:04 PM

Harrison County School Board officially has a new superintendent

After an executive session that last more than four hours Monday night, Harrison County School Board has officially hired a new superintendent for the upcoming school year.

Andrés Fuentes and Lindsay Knowles

Published April 20, 2021 at 8:07 AM

Southern Hospitality Car Show enjoys beautiful Sunday after stormy week

With the weather clearing up for the first time in days, many car enthusiast caught up with some shows along the Gulf Coast.

Andrés Fuentes

Published April 18, 2021 at 5:40 PM

Gulfport youth groups volunteer at drive-thru pantry

Saturday rain showers made it easy for some South Mississippi residents to sleep in, but a group of around 60 volunteers knew their time was better spent in service.

Andrés Fuentes

Published April 17, 2021 at 5:25 PM

State, federal agencies now investigating murder of 41-year-old Picayune man

State and federal agencies are assisting in the investigation of a murder that is believed to be gang-related in Picayune.

Andrés Fuentes

Published April 14, 2021 at 7:46 AM

Mississippi artists get a financial boost from the Picayune Spring Street Fest

There’s a lot of hope in South Mississippi’s artisan communities as COVID-19 cases go down and festival tents start to rise.

Andrés Fuentes

Published April 11, 2021 at 6:35 PM

Weekend storms cause street flooding around St. Martin homes

Early Saturday storms brought a lot of rainfall and in return, a lot of pooling water in neighborhoods across South Mississippi.

Andrés Fuentes

Published April 10, 2021 at 5:49 PM

Re-Entry Job Fair in Jackson County offers second chance to unemployed

15 vendors set up tables, tents and chairs as potential employees drove past them one-by-one.

Andrés Fuentes

Published April 7, 2021 at 4:53 PM

CoastConnect gets $7.8 million to provide internet to rural areas

Across Mississippi, efforts are underway to provide high-tech internet service to some of the state’s most underserved communities.

Andrés Fuentes

Published April 5, 2021 at 6:22 PM

Mississippi congressmen face challenges with border crisis

In March alone, U.S. agents along the southern border carried out approximately 170,000 total apprehensions, which is a 70% increase from the previous month.

Andrés Fuentes

Published April 4, 2021 at 4:42 PM

Volunteers help raise funds for Biloxi couple’s adoption fees

The path toward adopting a child may be long and pricey, but one Biloxi couple found a creative way to raise funds while also helping people.

Andrés Fuentes

Published April 3, 2021 at 4:34 PM

Mississippi Gulf Coast Corvette Club helps bring Easter Bunny to children with special needs

About a dozen corvettes revved up their engines for the care center, with baskets, costumes and more goodies for the patients and their families.

Andrés Fuentes

Published April 2, 2021 at 5:27 PM

Mississippi nonprofits launch campaigns helping immigrants

Both the Mississippi Center for Justice and the ACLU of Mississippi have the same idea with their recent projects.

Andrés Fuentes

Published March 30, 2021 at 7:14 AM

Pascagoula pastor celebrates 40 years at Greater Antioch Missionary Church

After 40 years at the Greater Antioch Church in Pascagoula, members celebrated their Pastor John Davis and his wife Virgie on Sunday.

Andrés Fuentes

Published March 28, 2021 at 5:03 PM

Salvation Army heads to Alabama to help tornado victims

The Salvation Army is on their way to help Alabama residents that were devastated by tornadoes and severe storms this week.

Andrés Fuentes

Published March 27, 2021 at 5:02 PM

Crowds show up to Spring Arts Festival after last year’s cancellation

A year ago, vendors lining the streets of downtown Ocean Springs would have been labeled a COVID-19 super spreader event. However, after approved vaccines and no more Mississippi mask mandates, business owners and visitors call it a sign of progress.

Andrés Fuentes

Published March 27, 2021 at 3:08 PM

Coastal Family Health Center holds COVID-19 vaccine site for Hispanic patients

Since mid-January, Coastal Family Health Center has used its mobile unit to help underserved communities in the fight against the pandemic.

Andrés Fuentes

Published March 26, 2021 at 4:27 PM

Coastal Family Health Center cuenta con un sitio de vacunación COVID-19 para pacientes hispanos

Vacunar a las comunidades rurales y minoritarias de Mississippi contra el COVID-19 ha sido un desafío para los funcionarios de salud tanto estatales como locales.

Andrés Fuentes

Published March 26, 2021 at 4:17 PM

Public forum brings together candidates from Biloxi, D’Iberville in effort to reach voters

The municipal primary elections are just weeks away and candidates across the Gulf Coast are stepping up their campaigns to reach voters.

Andrés Fuentes

Published March 23, 2021 at 8:32 AM

MSDH making up COVID-19 vaccination appointments after severe weather

It was a steady stream of cars coming out of the Mississippi Gulf Coast Coliseum after people finally got their COVID-19 shot.

Andrés Fuentes

Published March 21, 2021 at 6:31 PM

Rise in Asian American violence across the U.S. reported by nonprofit

Mississippi only has two incidents in the Stop AAPI report, but other studies show a better scope of the nationwide issue.

Andrés Fuentes

Published March 21, 2021 at 4:52 PM

Biloxi Excel By 5 kicks off the season with arts and crafts

As Easter comes closer, Biloxi Excel By 5 decided to kick off the 2021 Spring by bringing back one of their annual celebrations.

Andrés Fuentes

Published March 20, 2021 at 5:20 PM

Gulfport Police start dialogue between officers and residents

As COVID-19 restrictions ease up in South Mississippi, the Gulfport Police Department is bringing back community relations events geared at building trust across the city.

Andrés Fuentes

Published March 19, 2021 at 6:47 PM

MSDH uses local health centers to help underserved communities with COVID-19 vaccines

Despite the focus staying with those most at risk, the department is still looking at ways to help all Mississippians.

Andrés Fuentes

Published March 16, 2021 at 9:21 PM

More South Mississippi residents eligible for COVID-19 vaccine as Spring Break nears

As crowds of people make their way to the Coast, more residents now have protection against the COVID-19 vaccine.

Andrés Fuentes

Published March 15, 2021 at 9:49 PM

South Mississippi woman battles breast cancer during COVID-19

According to the National Cancer Institute, nearly 13% of women in the United States will be diagnosed with cancer at some point in their lifetime, but one South Mississippi woman never thought she would be in that number.

Andrés Fuentes

Published March 14, 2021 at 3:26 PM

Renovations being made at Soria City park

After decades of complaints, progress is being made in a Soria City park that residents call Bullis Avenue Park.

Andrés Fuentes

Published March 13, 2021 at 5:19 PM

A Look Back at the Last Year: Mississippi’s immigrants faced health, financial hardships during COVID-19

They fought the virus first hand in hospitals, kept store shelves stocked, worked long days in food plants and a myriad of other jobs and services to keep the nation afloat during a time of health and economic crisis.

Andrés Fuentes

Published March 13, 2021 at 6:43 AM

Mississippi women face disparities during COVID-19 pandemic

Along with the instant effects from the health crisis, gender advocates say the pandemic put a magnifying glass on other economic and equality issues they have been fighting for.

Andrés Fuentes

Published March 9, 2021 at 7:17 AM

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