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

Beach closure signs only cover a portion of the affected area

WLOX counted 34 parking areas for beach goers in Pass Christian and Long Beach. Only 10 of those had any signs posted about the current water warning.

John Fitzhugh

Published 3h at 7:44 PM

SNO offering help to special needs families with support group meeting

On Saturday, parents will get a chance to do just that when the South Mississippi Special Needs Organization hosts its first support group meeting in a long time.

John Fitzhugh

Published June 21, 2019 at 7:00 PM

Goodwill Mega Store coming to Ocean Springs

Goodwill will open a Mega Store in Ocean Springs with 32,000 square feet of retail shopping space. It will be the largest Goodwill store on the Gulf Coast and will employ 40 workers.

John Fitzhugh

Published June 20, 2019 at 4:18 PM

Special performance part of SNO summer camp at the Mary C.

The South Mississippi Special Needs Organization, or SNO for short, hosted their SNO Days camp at the Mary C. O’Keefe Cultural Arts Center in Ocean Springs.

John Fitzhugh

Published June 20, 2019 at 3:11 PM

Pass Christian church makes land available for dog park

Papers were signed Wednesday leasing an acre of land from Trinity Episcopal Church to the city of Pass Christian to develop a dog park.

John Fitzhugh

Published June 19, 2019 at 6:06 PM

Shrimpers prepare for what they expect will be a dismal season

The day before the opening of shrimp season is normally a busy day on the docks of South Mississippi, but today was noticeably different.

John Fitzhugh

Published June 19, 2019 at 5:22 PM

Ocean Springs fire chief retires after 37-year career

Ocean Springs said farewell to a long-time city employee when they honored their retiring fire chief.

John Fitzhugh

Published June 18, 2019 at 8:08 PM

Statue is a lasting tribute to Sophia, others lost to DIPG

Sophia Myers captured the hearts of Coast residents after she was diagnosed with DIPG, a rare brain cancer. Myers was one of three Jackson County children who have died of the disease, and the statue is a tribute to those three and others who have died of childhood cancer.

John Fitzhugh

Published June 16, 2019 at 5:15 PM

Florence Gardens holds open house for latest expansion

Florence Gardens in Gulfport actually poured their first slab the week before the hurricane hit, but since then they have created an atmosphere that home buyers continue to ask for.

John Fitzhugh

Published June 13, 2019 at 8:31 PM

Donation will help D’Iberville autism center continue their work

The Mississippi Center for Autism & Related Developmental Disabilities has been open to the public since 2011, providing services to parents and children at their D'Iberville facility and in area schools.

John Fitzhugh

Published June 13, 2019 at 8:15 PM

Rotary scholarships help solve state’s ‘Brain Drain’

The Pascagoula Rotary International Club is trying to slow the brain drain in Jackson County by providing scholarships to graduates of Pascagoula and Resurrection high schools.

John Fitzhugh

Published June 12, 2019 at 5:35 PM

Popp’s Ferry bridge work should eliminate future problems

Malfunctions of the Popp’s Ferry drawbridge may soon be eliminated.

John Fitzhugh

Published June 10, 2019 at 5:57 PM

Local furniture store celebrity gets married during commercial shoot

She has become a local celebrity doing television commercials since she was six years old. On Friday, Lexi Craft celebrated her wedding in a fitting way, as part of a television commercial.

John Fitzhugh

Published June 8, 2019 at 6:00 AM

'Mayor of Gaston Point’ retires from Gulfport Police Department

Community policing is a vital aspect of law enforcement, and retiring Gulfport Police officer Windell Johnson was the embodiment of that philosophy.

John Fitzhugh

Published June 7, 2019 at 2:35 PM

Pascagoula men remember D-Day experiences

Throughout this week, the world has commemorated the battle that was the beginning of the end of Nazi rule in Europe. Among the 160,000 troops that participated in the D-Day invasion of France was a 20-year-old engineer who later came to call Pascagoula home.

John Fitzhugh

Published June 6, 2019 at 7:10 PM

Engines roar as Rok Cup USA comes to Finishline Performance Karting

Cunning drivers making their way around the 17-turn road course at an average speed of 50 miles per hour is what you will find this weekend at the Finishline Performance Karting in Biloxi.

John Fitzhugh

Published May 31, 2019 at 7:45 PM

Sen. Thad Cochran’s legacy will live on at Gulfport church

Sen. Thad Cochran’s legacy will live in many ways across the state of Mississippi, and one location is The Nourishing Place in Gulfport. The community church was listed in Cochran’s obituary as one of three preferred charities for memorial donations.

John Fitzhugh

Published May 31, 2019 at 7:25 PM

Shrimp season comes with fears of uncertainty

The Mississippi shrimp season traditionally opens in the first week of June, but you wouldn’t know that by looking at the docks.

John Fitzhugh

Published May 29, 2019 at 7:08 PM

Bay Rotary celebrates anniversary with clock donation

The Bay Rotary Club dedicated the old-fashioned post clock at the corner of Main Street and Beach Boulevard with a brief ceremony.

John Fitzhugh

Published May 29, 2019 at 5:57 PM

Back Bay Mission food pantry looks to local businesses for support

Organizations like Back Bay Mission are there to help others in need. But when supplies run low in their food pantry, they have to rely on the community for help.

John Fitzhugh

Published May 28, 2019 at 3:28 PM

Moss Point man returns to appreciative home after competing on The Voice

Rod Stokes inspired South Mississippi with his incredible vocal talent when he competed on the television show The Voice and finished in fifth place.

John Fitzhugh

Published May 26, 2019 at 6:23 AM

Bikers raise money for Boys & Girls Club

The 37th annual Gulf Coast Blowout is expecting about 2,000 motorcyclists to spend the weekend camping, racing and having a good time.

John Fitzhugh

Published May 24, 2019 at 6:38 PM

D’Iberville High graduates celebrate their past with senior walk

D’Iberville Elementary School celebrated with graduates during their senior walk through the halls of their old schools.

John Fitzhugh

Published May 23, 2019 at 5:24 PM

Dozens of children ride to raise funds for Willow Canaan

There were dozens of bicycles riding in the parking lot at Cedar Lake Christian Academy Wednesday, but it wasn’t a race. It was a fundraiser for the United MSD Foundation.

John Fitzhugh

Published May 22, 2019 at 5:34 PM

Harrison County sucks the life out of litter with new trash vacuum

Harrison County bought a trash vacuum that can suck up 202 gallons of litter along roadsides and in parks.

John Fitzhugh

Published May 22, 2019 at 5:21 PM

Local business replaces stolen school supplies

When thieves stole school supplies from Woolmarket Elementary, including several ukuleles a couple of weeks ago, the teacher and her students were devastated.

John Fitzhugh

Published May 22, 2019 at 5:16 PM

Centennial Plaza job fair will continue Wednesday

The Centennial Plaza complex in Gulfport is hosting a job fair at the Mississippi Coast Convention Center in Biloxi.

John Fitzhugh

Published May 21, 2019 at 4:24 PM

Gulfport city leaders encourage residents to live healthier lifestyle

The city added four exercise stations around Jones Park that will make getting a good workout easier, and those facilities will be available for public use by the end of the week.

John Fitzhugh

Published May 20, 2019 at 5:03 PM

Long Beach High theater program wins $3,000 grant

A dream came true for the Long Beach High School theater program when they were awarded a $3,000 grant Monday.

John Fitzhugh

Published May 20, 2019 at 3:53 PM

Hancock County committee hears proposal for bluewater beach

The Hancock County Greenways Committee is searching for a way to overcome the unpleasant appearance of the brown water along the beach as a way to boost economic development.

John Fitzhugh

Published May 17, 2019 at 4:48 PM

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