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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Nadine Gentles has been a fashion designer for years now, but she never imagined her work would make it to a prestigious award ceremony.
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Bands played and people danced in front of the Twisted Anchor tattoo shop where Carl would spend most of his time.
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Ocean Springs four-year-old Harper Andrew was diagnosed with cancer when she was two years old. Her mother, Kaitlyn Andrew, was one month postpartum when she found out her daughter had Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia.
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Eighty years after he was killed during WWII, Pvt. Andrew Ladner’s remains were finally laid to rest in Harrison County on Saturday.
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The Diamondhead City Council presented a special proclamation on behalf of 101-year-old Robert Walker who fought in World War II in the Battle of Iwo Jima.
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The turtles were brought last year from New England in an effort to rehabilitate them