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 Fire Department’s new station includes training facility

It's been 19 long years in a trailer for the firefighters of Biloxi's Station 7. Later this month, however, they will begin moving into their new $4.1 million station on Popp's Ferry Road to put an end of that journey.

John Fitzhugh

Published December 11, 2019 at 5:57 PM

Dedeaux Park in Gulfport sits closed amid uncertain future

What becomes of the land remains to be seen, but what city and county officials can hope is that it is not the site of another drowning.

John Fitzhugh

Published November 28, 2019 at 12:17 PM

Former school bus driver found guilty of sexual battery, touching 8-year-old girl

Former school bus driver Sergio Sandoval was found guilty of sexual battery and two counts of molesting an 8-year-old girl.

John Fitzhugh

Published November 20, 2019 at 3:45 PM

Child victim testifies in school bus driver’s trial, jury taken on bus

The alleged victim of an Ocean Springs School District bus driver testified Tuesday that “he would touch me.”

John Fitzhugh

Published November 19, 2019 at 12:48 PM

Second trial for former Ocean Springs bus driver accused of touching child begins

Sergio Sandoval is accused of inappropriately touching an 8-year-old girl on his bus in 2014 on at least four different occasions.

John Fitzhugh

Published November 18, 2019 at 8:20 PM

Salvation Army in need of bell ringers, food, and donations this holiday season

The Salvation Army is in need of some extra help this holiday season.

Lindsay Knowles and John Fitzhugh

Published November 16, 2019 at 10:19 AM

Gulfport resident working to solve mystery behind high water bills

The City of Gulfport and its contractor are working to resolve those issues as quickly as they can. However, a mystery surrounds one customer’s unusually high water bills.

John Fitzhugh

Published November 15, 2019 at 7:05 PM

Salvation Army relies on community help to man Pascagoula shelter

Cold weather shelters in Hancock, Harrison and Jackson counties have the capacity to meet the needs of the homeless for now, but there is still the need for community support to keep the services going.

John Fitzhugh

Published November 13, 2019 at 9:22 PM

Good Morning America shares story of Gulf Coast’s Willow Cannan and MSD

Recently, a producer with ABC’s Good Morning America shared Willow Cannan's story with the network’s national audience, hoping to bring more attention to Multiple Sulfatase Deficiency.

John Fitzhugh and Yolanda Cruz

Published November 10, 2019 at 9:00 AM

Waveland Mayor Tommy Longo memorialized in hometown, Bay St. Louis

Former Waveland Mayor Tommy Longo was remembered Thursday with a pair of lasting memorials. Longo was mayor from 1998 to 2010, and that includes the crucial first years after Hurricane Katrina.

John Fitzhugh

Published November 7, 2019 at 5:32 PM

More bones further complicate Biloxi’s infrastructure project

The installation of a 16-inch water line alongside Highway 90 in Biloxi came to an abrupt halt on April 20, 2018, when the contractor uncovered human remains.

John Fitzhugh

Published October 30, 2019 at 8:47 PM

South Mississippi Strong: Biloxi man refuses to let disabilities stop him, inspires many along the way

Eagle Houston Jr. of Biloxi wants to share his story because he hopes it would inspire at least one person, and those who know him say he’s done just that.

John Fitzhugh

Published October 29, 2019 at 10:11 PM

North Gulfport groups gear up for wetlands appeal

Residents of North Gulfport gathered Tuesday night to learn the latest in what has become a legal battle over a wetlands permit in their community

John Fitzhugh

Published October 29, 2019 at 8:17 PM

Bay-Waveland, Long Beach school districts recognized for success

State Superintendent of Education Dr. Carey Wright personally celebrated success with both Bay-Waveland and Long Beach school districts.

John Fitzhugh

Published October 28, 2019 at 5:45 PM

Harrison County prescribed burn helps keep habitat intact for endangered species

Thursday, the U.S. Forest Service burned about 200 acres of the DeSoto National Forest in Harrison County to help preserve to the longleaf pine forests, habitat to the endangered dusky gopher frog.

John Fitzhugh

Published October 24, 2019 at 6:01 PM

Crumbling historic tomb being restored in Biloxi

The tomb of St. Cyr Zamour was falling apart, and one of his descendants hired a restoration expert to fix it.

John Fitzhugh

Published October 23, 2019 at 7:04 PM

‘Mattress Mack’ bets another $1 million on Astros win

Jim “Mattress Mack” McIngvale, owner of Houston’s Gallery Furniture, bet another $1 million on the Houston Astros at Scarlet Pearl casino’s DraftKings sportsbook.

John Fitzhugh

Published October 23, 2019 at 6:23 PM

MGCCC nursing program named one of best in the state

The nursing program at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College has grown over the years, and now it has been recognized at the best in the state.

John Fitzhugh

Published October 22, 2019 at 7:44 PM

Ocean Springs businesses make tough decisions following Bonnet Carre Spillway impact

Two Ocean Springs businesses dependent on the water had tough decisions to make after they faced the impact of the Bonnet Carre Spillway.

John Fitzhugh

Published October 21, 2019 at 7:56 PM

Planning Commission compromise doesn’t satisfy everyone

A Biloxi Planning Commission decision on Thursday split the difference between what a developer wanted and what area residents wanted.

John Fitzhugh

Published October 17, 2019 at 7:12 PM

Porter Avenue residents against proposed apartment complex

A developer wants to build an apartment complex on 5.33 acres of land he owns, but part of that land juts into the single-family home neighborhood, and some residents do not want the complex there.

John Fitzhugh

Published October 16, 2019 at 8:01 PM

Be Local: Store partners with OSSD to become official shop for Greyhound gear

If you are an Ocean Springs Greyhounds fan, there is one place you need to go before you get to the stadium.

John Fitzhugh

Published October 15, 2019 at 4:24 PM

Cemetery parking during Cruisin’ the Coast angers family members

Photographs posted on Facebook of RVs parked at Southern Memorial Park in Biloxi has led many relatives of those buried at the cemetery to become upset, calling it disrespectful.

John Fitzhugh

Published October 14, 2019 at 9:57 PM

Dad coming home from deployment the best feeling for one Ocean Springs family

Maj. Scott Brown, with the help of his children’s Junior ROTC instructor, got the reception he hoped for when he arrived at Ocean Springs High School on Wednesday.

John Fitzhugh

Published October 9, 2019 at 9:23 PM

Mr. Mack says goodbye to Pass Christian Walmart

He has been loved by customers and co-workers alike, but now Mr. Mack, that smiling face that has greeted customers at the Pass Christian Walmart, is retiring.

John Fitzhugh

Published October 5, 2019 at 6:26 AM

Crews begin setup for Harbor Lights Festival

Believe it or not, crews are already hard at work putting up equipment for the Harbor Lights Christmas celebration at Jones Park in Gulfport.

John Fitzhugh

Published October 2, 2019 at 7:06 PM

Commissioning ceremony for USS Cincinnati Saturday in Gulfport

The Navy’s newest ship will be commissioned in Gulfport on Saturday.

John Fitzhugh

Published October 2, 2019 at 6:57 PM

Did someone’s pet monkey get loose? Was it a squirrel? We may never know.

Was it a monkey or a fox squirrel? We may never know.

John Fitzhugh

Published October 1, 2019 at 6:39 PM

Vancleave teacher saves student from choking

The biggest message from the family was thank you.

John Fitzhugh

Published October 1, 2019 at 5:38 PM

Bayou View Elementary School makes Blue Ribbon for second time

There was much to cheer about on Thursday as the Department of Education announced that Bayou View Elementary School had achieved Blue Ribbon status, again.

John Fitzhugh

Published September 26, 2019 at 6:28 PM

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