Tristan Ruppert

Reporter

Biloxi, MS

Tristan Ruppert is a multi-media journalist for WLOX News Now. He's a graduate of Ole Miss, and lives in Ocean Springs.

Recent Articles by Tristan

Honoring Howard Avenue’s historic past and celebrating its future

The Reunion at the Union brought dozens out to Howard Avenue Friday to celebrate the road’s rich history while promoting the road’s bright future. That is why the city of Biloxi threw a block party to celebrate.

Tristan Ruppert

Published May 18, 2019 at 1:39 PM

Remembering the Biloxi wade-ins 60 years later

Sixty years ago, violent protests rocked South Mississippi as black people fought for the right to be on the beach.

Tristan Ruppert

Published May 15, 2019 at 7:02 AM

Officials vote to close Gaston Point Elem. at end of school year

The Gulfport School Board voted unanimously to close Gaston Point Elementary Monday night. WLOX first told you about this possible development late last month.

Tristan Ruppert

Published May 13, 2019 at 9:56 PM

Progress being made on short-term rental issue in Biloxi

Biloxi’s city council amended the Biloxi Land Development Ordinance Tuesday night to include properties in neighborhood business zoning as conditional use.