Leslie Rojas
Multimedia Journalist
Biloxi, MS
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Leslie Rojas was born and raised in Pomona, California. She grew up watching broadcast news as a form of entertainment, and it sparked her passion for journalism.
She studied journalism at Mt. San Antonio College and then transferred to California State University Long Beach (CSULB) where she received a B.A. in journalism.
During her time at CSULB, Leslie was the Editor in Chief of the Spanish magazine. She was also involved in her school’s broadcast program.
In her free time, Leslie enjoys playing with her huskies, Flash and Bailey. She also likes to travel and spend time with her family. She’s excited to join the South Mississippi community.
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The café closed temporarily after owner Diana Fillhart and her son Zach both opted to take a break following a medical emergency.n busy.
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The Red, White, and Blueberry Festival returned to Ocean Springs, and hundreds of people stopped by downtown to enjoy free ice cream and art vendors.
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The August primary is still 68 days away, but signs for state and county races have dotted the landscape for weeks.
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Over 27,000 American flags covered each grave at the Biloxi National Cemetery on Saturday.
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Since the Revolutionary War, more than 600 thousand American troops have died in battle and more than 500 thousand died from other, non-combat related causes.
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All projects were free of charge and no donations were collected.
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Monday morning, the school hosted its first career fair. Around 26 different professionals showed students different career options.
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People were given complimentary mimosas with their plates. Mothers were also given a rose as they walked in the door.
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Saturday, the Mississippi Special Olympic games took place at Keesler Air Force Base. 500 athletes participated in this year’s games.
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Some of the professions the students will be entering include welders, pipe fitters, and joiners.
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Educators took a break from their busy schoolwork to enjoy drinks, food and prizes.
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One church in Ocean Springs is opening its doors to anyone who wants to pray and have a conversation about Friday’s deadly shooting.
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One family in Pascagoula is celebrating their Hispanic roots on Cinco De Mayo by opening a Mexican Butcher shop.
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Back Bay Mission is kicking off its 100th anniversary weekend. The celebration included the unveiling of funds collected from a yearlong capital campaign.
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For years, the police department has been sharing the same building with the municipal court.
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As part of a partnership with Harrison County Soil and Water Conservation, the tree went into the ground, but not before they learned why trees are important.
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The airport teamed up with company Faber to bring Chandeleur Island Brewing Company, Our Coffee Connection, and Sonic.
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Authorities are still asking the public for help identifying a possible Spring Break shooting suspect.
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Jackson County in partnership with The Mississippi Department of Wildlife Fisheries and Parks provided families everything they needed to fish at the annual Fishing rodeo.
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Over the course of Gautier’s annual Earth Day festivities held at Shephard State Park, people shopped for plants and were allowed to visit the park for free admission.
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The developer Elliott Homes was seeking approvals on setbacks and reduction of minimum required lot size among other things.
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Peter Yanez walked into Rouses where he was surprised by friends and family not only celebrating his birthday but also recognizing him as a Mississippi Hero.
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After Terry Reszel became a breast cancer survivor, her husband Al wanted to do something to help raise and spread awareness.
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Not even the rainy weather stopped the Dream Program athletes from attending a putting contest.
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Thanks to the Gulf Park Food Pantry, more students are having to worry less about groceries and more about academics.
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Brodie Lahaie may have a disability affecting his upper extremities, but that doesn’t stop him from playing his favorite sport, baseball.
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Easter celebrations started early Sunday morning despite the chilly weather with several churches, like the Lutheran Church of the Good Shephard, hosting their annual sunrise services at the beach.
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The church had a puppet show, luncheon, and gave kids a bucket filled with eggs.
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Diamondhead continues to grow with developments like Diamondhead Lakes, a 50-home subdivision, currently in construction. However, the mayor says growth like this could be paused if drainage issues continue in the city.
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The non-profit Loaves & Fishes is slowly inching towards having a new home, but the group has had its fair share of obstacles along the way.
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A visit to the vet can easily cost hundreds, if not thousands, of dollars. The new law will allow insurance agents to sell pet insurance to their customers.
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Questions about who owns and who should fix a road in Biloxi have some neighbors desperate for answers.
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Joe Krivanec, owner of Joe’s Garage in Biloxi, has been collecting donations. His daughter works in Rolling Fork and has been in contact with family, telling them what people need.
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Helmert wants to double major in biomedical engineering and genetics and then go into autism research to help better the world for people with autism.
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Today was the 3rd annual Bout’s Routes Autism Awareness ride.
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Staff are working to open doors on April 15 due to the flex schedules many schools have gone to, affecting the amount of time people can enjoy the park.
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Gov. Tate Reeves is extending the Pascagoula hotel tax, a 3% occupancy tax. According to city manager Michael Silverman, 10% of the funds support economic development, culture and tourism.
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Four murals designed and hand painted by students are now displayed on the side of a local business in downtown Ocean Springs.
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The Good Ole Days Festival is back in Lucedale. If you like farm life or just want to learn more about farming, this is the spot to be. The festival features several tractors and antique farming equipment.
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Stone County economic development Partnership and Mississippi Power recently conducted a Market Assessment in Downtown Wiggins.
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Community Health Systems, parent company to Merit Health in Biloxi, has released a statement saying it doesn’t believe the breach reached the hospital level.
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Imagine being a 15-year-old and getting ready to go into law school. That’s the reality of one Bay St. Louis teenager who has excelled in school.
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On Thursday, the Ocean Springs Chamber of Commerce announced the Budweiser Clydesdales will be returning to the city in April.
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The grant will be used to fund Trust Based Relation Intervention, a trauma-informed intervention technique designed to meet the needs of vulnerable children.
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The Biloxi Bay Bridge, commonly known as the Biloxi-Ocean Springs Bridge, is closing its pedestrian walkway Monday morning at 7 a.m. for maintenance.
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Disability connection hosted its annual Arbor 5k run which encourages people with disabilities to compete.
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The event is taking place at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum. Around 100 vendors are displaying their cannabis products.
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Pine Gate Renewal is bringing the project to George County. According to Vice President of Product Development Sean Anderson, this is a $115 million investment.
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This week, Mardi Gras celebrations are continuing, and the Jackson County Exceptional School in Pascagoula is making sure its students with disabilities don’t miss out on the festivities.
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Dr. Angela Wingfield has done dermatology for twenty years. When she first started, she never imagined opening a fourth location.
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