Flora Dedeaux
Digital Content Producer
Biloxi, MS
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Flora Dedeaux was born and raised in Gulfport, Mississippi. She graduated from Mississippi State in 2022 with a communication degree, concentrating in broadcast and public relations and minoring in marketing.
Flora began working at WLOX in June 2022. Here, she’s able to use her passion for news, social media, and sharing stories for the greater good!
Flora loves editing, videography and photography, discovering new music genres, watching documentaries, writing, and traveling. She also sings, plays guitar, and writes/records her own music, which can be found on Spotify and Apple Music by searching for “On Our Own,” her first released single.
If you have a news tip, you can contact Flora on Twitter @FloraDedeaux or email her at flora.dedeaux@wlox.com
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The show, featuring special guest Toto, is set for Friday, February 9.
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Just over two years after the shooting that took the life of 41-year-old Randy Johnson, father of three and well-known Gulfport barber, his killer has been sentenced.
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14th annual Mississippi Songwriters Festival taking to venues in Ocean Springs, Gautier this weekend
The four-day event kicks off Thursday with the Hall of Fame induction ceremony at the Mary C. O’Keefe Cultural Arts Center.
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A Gulfport High School student is in custody after bringing a gun to school Wednesday afternoon, according to Gulfport School District Superintendent Glen East.
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Who’s behind the intricate yarn art appearing across the Coast?
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Thursday morning, the aquarium held a ribbon-cutting for “Changing Tides,” a brand new space inside the aquarium.
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Janvique Entrael Franklin Jr. is set to be sentenced next Wednesday.
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There’s a chance you could have to walk into the post office to drop off your mail instead of utilizing the long-standing mailboxes outside.
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On top of the great food, there’s live music, rides, arts and crafts booths and raffles where you could win up to $5,000.
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Ocean Springs officials have confirmed a plane crashed in the city Friday morning.
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Summer is officially here on the Mississippi Gulf Coast, and from 5ks to coast-wide events, there’s so much you can get involved with this weekend.
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As the sun rose Tuesday morning, many Moss Point residents woke up to another day of picking up the pieces after a tornado tore through the city Monday afternoon.
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The summer heat is already rolling into South Mississippi, and there’s lots of ways to get out on the water and enjoy the warm weather this weekend.
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A lawsuit filed in September 2022 alleges that “both on its face and as applied, the Compulsory Vaccination Law violates [the plaintiffs’] First Amendment rights and their right to be free from unlawful statutes.”
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Many coast cities and charitable organizations are working to send water and supplies to those in need. Here's how you can help.
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Joseph Rohrbacker is facing nine charges, including capital murder for the death of Lt. Michael Boutte.
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Several cities, counties and businesses across the Mississippi Gulf Coast sued the Corps, claiming the more frequent, lengthier openings of the Spillway in recent years have caused significant damage to the environment and economy of the Coast.
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The crash claimed the life of 4 people, including two Mississippians: David Scarborough and Tim Graham.
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Five days after the helicopter crash that killed four men in the Gulf of Mexico, family confirms the men and the helicopter are now back on shore at Port Fourchon.
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As of Thursday morning, you have a short window to prepare for the harsh weather ahead.
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“This is a really special day,” Booker said. “Appreciate the love and support from you guys. It’s a feeling I’ve never felt before.”
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A detailed investigation into paranormal stories and claims at the Mary C. O’Keefe Cultural Arts Center in Ocean Springs
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Here’s a list of what’s still happening Halloween night.
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The Good Morning Mississippi crew had a special guest Monday morning: “Flirty Ferdy,” a 4-year-old African Penguin who calls the Gulf Coast home.
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Sunday afternoon, two brothers set out for what they believed would be a normal fishing trip. Little did they know, they would be at the right place at the right time to save a woman’s life.
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Today on GMM, we meet one of the Mississippi Aquarium’s ambassador animals- Todd, the green-winged macaw!
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Mary Jane spent her time on GMM lapping up honey with her 16-inch tongue and foraging for ants in her blanket. Bad news for Mary Jane, good news for us: No ants were located on the GMM set.
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The idea started when Picayune Police Chief Joe Quave and other officers saw the Whitesburg Assistant Police Chief posting about the flooding damage and need for cars on his Facebook page.
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Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith and Senator Roger Wicker both voted in favor of the act. However, the 86-11 vote comes after both senators, along with more than 40 other Republican senators, had major issues with the bill.
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The tenth annual show, titled "Legends" this year, features performers of all ages with the aim of curing pediatric AIDS/HIV.
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Head to the aquarium Saturday and Sunday to visit with sharks up close and learn more about the importance of conserving these majestic animals.
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The annual event, hosted by the Catholic Charities Kinship Navigator Program, aims to give caregivers of children raised in placements away from families the resources they need most.
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After a 19-day hiatus, the Biloxi Shuckers return to MGM park for a pair of series and a weekend of festivities.
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Hosted by the Ocean Springs Chamber of Commerce, the event is meant to bring the community out to enjoy the walkable city and give shoppers some great deals they won’t find anywhere else.
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Shatanya Clarke tells us about her food truck's story and which delicious foods you can expect at this weekend's festival.
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Gulf Coast Mom is partnering with Storybook Birthdays and Centennial Plaza to bring the 'Encanto Party' back to the coast this weekend.
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After five years trying to make it in Nashville, the Mississippi-born women may be getting their big break.
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Here are the top locations to watch fireworks on the Mississippi Gulf Coast this Independence Day.
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Three downtown businesses were awarded a total of $10,000 for phase one of a project by Stone County Economic Development Partnership and Mississippi Power awarded to improve utilization and aesthetics of the downtown Wiggins district.
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Looking for a way to celebrate the newly federal holiday, Juneteenth? Here's a list of events on the coast.
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MDOT has issued a short survey with the purpose of gaining the public's input on Electric Vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure.
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