Sarah Liese
Digital Content Producer
Biloxi, MS
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Sarah Liese was born and raised in Saint Louis, Missouri, and graduated from the University of Mississippi in May 2019. She studied broadcast journalism and creative writing at Ole Miss and pursued multiple internships and fellowships including the Ole Miss Producer in Residence Fellowship that brought her to WLOX-TV.
In 2018, Sarah was awarded the Freeman Foundation Grant, which provided funding for her to live and intern in Tokyo, Japan for eight weeks. She also was a marketing intern for her university's English department for two years, a 2018 Native American Journalist Fellow and intern for the Native American Journalist Association (NAJA), and a news correspondent for her university's news station, NewsWatch Ole Miss.
Sarah now acts as a digital content producer, following her producer training she acquired during her fellowship.
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More than half of inmates at George Co. prison have COVID after hundreds of tests come back positive
"I kind of figured this bad news was coming when they tested seven inmates and six came back positive. That's never a good sign," said the George County Sheriff.
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In addition to this adjustment, the district also decided to push back the first day of school.
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If a new budget— shifting money away from teachers recognized for their hard work— gets signed it to law, it will go in the pockets of the district’s office, Reeves said.
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The march and rally are both meant to stay tranquil while packing a punch— encouraging the end to systemic racism.
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Protestors were back and marching for unity and equality for all. This time, however, they also celebrated the commemorated day that slavery ended in the U.S., also known as Juneteenth.
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A dredging operation came to a shocking halt last Thursday when a dredging machine went over a skull in the Mississippi Sound.
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According to the Ocean Springs fire chief, the flaming boat underwent heavy damage; however, no injuries were reported.
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With COVID-19 cases continuing to rise and protestors taking to the streets after the recent death of George Floyd, one foundation is shedding light on the positives and honoring bright young women in an unsettling time.
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According to D’Iberville fire chief Gerald Smith, the fire was caused by a short circuit on the side of the building, damaging one wall.
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Authorities are asking witnesses to come forward after a man was killed on I-10 following a road rage incident on Memorial Day.
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The fire that began Tuesday in Hancock County has ignited, and firefighters in the area are working to calm the blaze down again.
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After cutting a line and backburning it, Johnson says the fire should burn itself out overnight or early Wednesday morning.
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109 new cases of the virus and 12 new deaths were reported on Sunday.
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229 new cases of the virus and 10 new deaths were reported on Saturday.
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One teenager is dead, another is injured and two more are behind bars after a deadly shooting early Monday in St. Martin.
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Owners of Lakeview Catfish House in Moss Point, Nina and Hallie Brown, decided it was time to give back to those risking their lives to protect the community.
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On Sunday, April 26, the Mississippi Department of Health reported 5,911 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the state. Statewide, 193 new cases and six new deaths were reported.
On Saturday, April 25, the Mississippi Department of Health reported 5,718 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the state. Statewide, 284 new cases and 12 new deaths were reported.
On Wednesday, April 22, the Mississippi Department of Health reported 4,894 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the state. Statewide, 178 new cases and ten new deaths were reported.
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An autopsy was conducted in Jackson on Monday, showing that the person found died of natural causes as there was no trauma or suspicious activity to report, Harrison County coroner Brian Switzer said.
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Tuesday, Attorney General William Barr spoke out, saying the fines should not have been given out at the Temple Baptist Church in Greenville.
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By Tuesday morning, the fire in Bayou Cumbest had grown to 460 acres but was 98 percent contained.
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22 South Mississippi residents have died from the virus so far.
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If you want to attend a service this Easter, we made up a list of the various services happening around the Gulf Coast that you can enjoy at home.
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On Saturday, two additional cases were reported at Ingalls; however, these individuals were not Ingalls employees.
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21 South Mississippi residents have died from the virus so far.
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With many Mississippians filing unemployment claims and the number of coronavirus cases in the state continuing to rise, Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves chose to address the significance of mental stability during his daily press briefing Tuesday.
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Don't fall victim to scammers. Here's what you need to know about fake products, emails and phone calls.
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Cats are center stage in their newest digital exhibition, featuring various sections such as ceramics, murals, and Anderson’s later years.
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On Tuesday, Biloxi, Gulfport, D’Iberville, Long Beach and Pascagoula announced nightly curfews for their residents.
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Casinos in the Magnolia State will have to close their doors by midnight on Monday. This comes after the CDC’s advisory to enforce social distancing and the Trump administration’s announcement that the public should avoid crowds of more than 10 people.
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The Singing River Mall shut down its doors a little less than a decade ago, and since then, the 55 acres have mostly become a ghost town. However, that could all change in the very near future.
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High school students aboard a school bus evacuated in time, avoiding what could have been a life-threatening situation.
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Bay St. Louis city leaders are calling for justice after a child was reportedly given a black doll with beads around its neck at last weekend’s Krewe of Nereids parade.
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Flames engulfed two house vacant homes in Bayside Park within the span of two days.
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The Junior Auxiliary of Biloxi-Ocean Springs is teaching online safety to more than 100 kids between Kindergarten and 3rd grade.
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Saturday is the last opportunity for those on the coast to observe the seven-feet tall Budweiser Clydesdales in all of their beer-reigning glory.
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Charles Bowman arrested on a charge of murder after his wife’s remains were found at their home. He fled but was later arrested in Utah.
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The Gulfport Police Department Report to the Community 2020 sheds light on the crime rates in 2019.
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Dozens of people showed up Tuesday night to pray for the three men still missing after two vessels collided on the Mississippi River over the weekend.
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The man killed in the deadly motorcycle accident yesterday in Gulfport was identified.
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A mother now mourns the loss of her daughter, after the tragic Bay Saint Louis shooting that killed two people and injured two others on Jan. 8.
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Gary Hargrove, former long-time coroner for Harrison County, has died on Saturday after battling an illness.
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An estate sale is now underway for a beloved bishop in Biloxi who passed away last fall. The family of Bishop Roger Morin is making arrangements to share some of his cherished possessions.
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The Stennis Space Center welcomed the Boeing-built Space Launch System (SLS) Core Stage on Monday after it made its way from Louisiana all the way to Hancock County.
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A 23-year-old Bay St. Louis man is facing numerous charges after police say he used a shotgun to kill one person and injure three others.
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The suspect who pushed down a guard and escaped while being treated at a hospital, authorities say, is back in custody.
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This Fishery FUNDD Act seeks to better the federal disaster process for impacted communities.
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One person is dead after what police are calling a home invasion in Pascagoula.
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