John Fitzhugh

Photojournalist

Biloxi, MS

John Fitzhugh has documented South Mississippi for over 31 years as a photojournalist at the Sun Herald newspaper. He is a graduate of the University of Florida with a degree in journalism.

He is a native of Jackson, Mississippi. He is married with three daughters and two dogs. He is a big soccer fan and loves the Saints.

Recent Articles by John

Biloxi VA uses robot cleaner to disinfect rooms

It looks like a tanning bed for a hospital room but instead of warming your skin, it’s killing viruses, including the novel coronavirus.

John Fitzhugh

Published February 24, 2021 at 6:32 PM

In effort of prevention, Scarlet Pearl employees learn about domestic violence

Scarlet Pearl Casino Resort has partnered with the Gulf Coast Center for Nonviolence to provide training for employees so they can help themselves and others.

John Fitzhugh

Published February 23, 2021 at 6:30 PM

Diamondhead Fire Department gets new equipment thanks to Firehouse Subs

The Diamondhead Fire Department has new lifesaving equipment, purchased with the help of an $18,000 grant.

John Fitzhugh

Published February 22, 2021 at 6:34 PM

Freezing weather slows food shipments to and from Coast

The Gulf Coast Produce Distributors warehouse in Biloxi would normally be packed with workers crisscrossing to fill restaurant orders for fresh produce, but this week, work has become a slow crawl because the supplies aren’t coming in for them to ship out.

John Fitzhugh

Published February 19, 2021 at 5:25 PM

Gulf Coast Winter Classics back again for 23rd year

Despite the chilly weather, the riders are excited to get started with the event that has become a mainstay on the hunter-jumper circuit.

John Fitzhugh

Published February 18, 2021 at 6:28 PM

Bethel Free Clinic is there for patients with no insurance

The number of uninsured Mississippians has been on the rise since 2016. In Biloxi, there is a place for those without insurance to go.

John Fitzhugh

Published February 16, 2021 at 8:43 PM

Gulfport firefighter receives minor burns after close call with flames

A Gulfport firefighter received minor burns Tuesday during a trailer fire in Orange Grove.

John Fitzhugh

Published February 16, 2021 at 8:26 PM

Cold weather shelters open, but space limited to help the homeless

Homeless people in South Mississippi have struggled to find shelter from the cold in the last few days. The limited number of available beds has homeless advocates worried about the people they care for.

John Fitzhugh

Published February 15, 2021 at 8:35 PM

MSDH looking for minority survey participation on why they distrust the COVID-19 vaccine

The Mississippi State Department of Health wants to know why people are apprehensive about receiving the COVID-19 vaccination. They have been gathering data through an online survey that has been ongoing for about a month, but they have extended it to get more participation.

John Fitzhugh

Published February 12, 2021 at 9:02 PM

Legal maneuvers keep Ocean Springs development on hold for years

Michael Butler, owner of Butler Homes, shares his tale of trying to build on a prime piece of real estate on Front Beach in Ocean Springs.

John Fitzhugh

Published February 5, 2021 at 7:59 PM

Hancock County Youth Court seen tremendous success last few years

Hancock County Youth Court has seen tremendous success in the last few years, and the new head of Child Protective Services wanted to see what they are doing right.

John Fitzhugh

Published February 4, 2021 at 7:41 PM

Patients sent to private vaccine sites have longer wait ahead

Some tell us that they make it to the final step in the process only to be turned away, describing the situation as a “catch-22″

John Fitzhugh

Published February 3, 2021 at 7:15 PM

Gulfport delays special tax proposal that would pay for improvements

When word of a proposed tax increase in Gulfport got out, the reaction was swift and negative. The proposal is for a 1% sales tax in the city that would exclude groceries and prescription drugs.

John Fitzhugh

Published February 2, 2021 at 7:57 PM

Ocean Springs senior living facility fighting COVID with shots and swords

At The Gardens senior living home in Ocean Springs, they decided to make things a little more fun than just getting a shot in the arm by having staff dress as ninjas battling the facility’s general manager dressed as a giant coronavirus.

John Fitzhugh

Published February 1, 2021 at 7:29 PM

Shrimp boat stranded by Hurricane Zeta a headache for all

An early morning fuel spill at a shrimp dock has made a bad situation worse for neighbors in St. Martin.

John Fitzhugh

Published January 29, 2021 at 9:02 PM

CASA, Harrison County Youth Court resolve differences

A months-long rift between the Harrison County Youth Court and the advocacy group CASA has been resolved.

John Fitzhugh

Published January 28, 2021 at 7:16 PM

D’Iberville residents frustrated with persistent sewage problems

It’s no surprise to have an odor problem at a sewage lift station, but finding raw sewage flowing down a ditch across from your house is cause for alarm.

John Fitzhugh

Published January 26, 2021 at 7:42 PM

Jackson County communities to renew efforts against violent crime

A 15-year-old charged in the murder of an 18-year-old has sparked an effort in Jackson County to address the problem of violence.

John Fitzhugh

Published January 22, 2021 at 7:49 PM

UPDATE: Missing Gulfport woman located and safe

Gulfport Police are asking for your help to find a missing woman who may be a danger to herself.

John Fitzhugh and WLOX Staff

Published January 22, 2021 at 5:04 PM

George Regional Health System’s vaccine plan rolls efficiently on first day

People came from across the southern half of the state are going to Lucedale's George Regional Hospital to get their coronavirus vaccine.

John Fitzhugh

Published January 19, 2021 at 7:03 PM

Homeless man died in the cold in Biloxi three days before getting an apartment

The 48-year-old homeless man was three days away from getting an apartment through Back Bay Mission’s Home At Last program.

John Fitzhugh

Published January 18, 2021 at 6:50 PM

Second vaccine appointments at state health departments a challenge

Barbara Comstock is an 81-year-old cancer survivor who had to drive from Saucier to Pascagoula to get her COVID-19 vaccine. But when she tried to schedule her second shot she ran into problems.

John Fitzhugh

Published January 15, 2021 at 7:24 PM

‘It doesn’t mean you get immunity instantly’: Medical experts explain science of COVID-19 vaccines

Health experts say just because you have received one of the COVID-19 vaccines, doesn’t mean you can take your mask off. It will be months before enough people have received a vaccine that we can begin to relax the precautions the CDC advises.

John Fitzhugh

Published January 14, 2021 at 7:57 PM

Frustrations grow over COVID-19 vaccination appointments

Hospitals and health systems are having to wait for more COVID-19 vaccines in order to continue administering additional vaccinations.

Chancelor Winn and John Fitzhugh

Published January 14, 2021 at 7:52 AM

Patience and flexibility will be the key to getting a vaccine

The early days of coronavirus vaccine distribution have been filled with missteps and challenges.

John Fitzhugh

Published January 13, 2021 at 7:15 PM

Fire does not deter motel owner trying to help the homeless

No good deed goes unpunished. A Gulfport motel owner may be feeling that way on Monday after a fire was set in one of the rooms he rented to a homeless woman at a discount rate.

John Fitzhugh

Published January 11, 2021 at 6:19 PM

Pfizer vaccine study participants who had placebo now get active vaccine

Before millions of Americans could begin receiving a coronavirus vaccine, thousands had to participate in the clinical studies. Two of those studies have been conducted in South Mississippi for the Pfizer-BioNTech and the AstraZenica COVID-19 vaccines.

John Fitzhugh

Published January 8, 2021 at 5:55 PM

Trump supporters speak their mind about the election, protests

South Mississippi supporters of President Donald Trump are not backing down from their beliefs about the election.

John Fitzhugh

Published January 6, 2021 at 7:06 PM

Coastal Family Health Center doctors want to assure public that COVID vaccine is safe

Developing vaccines against coronavirus is only part of the problem. The logistics of distributing the vaccine to millions is going to be a huge task, and convincing some of the population that they should get the vaccine is another.

John Fitzhugh

Published January 5, 2021 at 6:04 PM

Volunteers for new vaccine study sought in South Mississippi

One of the COVID-19 vaccines currently being distributed was tested by the same company, and a second vaccine still awaiting approval was also tested here.

John Fitzhugh

Published January 4, 2021 at 7:09 PM

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