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.
Updated: Mar. 5, 2023 at 4:18 PM CST
|By Leslie Rojas
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.
Updated: Feb. 24, 2023 at 6:51 PM CST
|By Leslie Rojas
The event is taking place at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum. Around 100 vendors are displaying their cannabis products.
Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 6:14 PM CST
|By Leslie Rojas
The family of two children who died in a fire at William Bell Apartments in Gulfport are sharing new details on how those who were hospitalized are doing.
Updated: Jan. 8, 2023 at 1:37 PM CST
|By Leslie Rojas
There’s no clear answer on what caused the whale to die in our area, but scientists believe it had health problems.
Updated: Dec. 18, 2022 at 6:04 PM CST
|By Leslie Rojas
In Bay St. Louis, churches like Main Street United Methodist are taking the time to honor officers Branden Estorffe and Steven Robin.
Updated: Dec. 16, 2022 at 2:43 PM CST
|By Leslie Rojas
Speech therapist Macie Buza organized a toy drive to benefit her students, not anticipating the support she would receive.
Updated: Oct. 30, 2022 at 11:52 AM CDT
|By Leslie Rojas
You’ve seen plenty of spooky outdoor decorations for Halloween, but have you ever walked into a house completely decorated on the inside?
Updated: Oct. 22, 2022 at 10:34 PM CDT
|By Leslie Rojas
Family members of the two East Central High School teens killed in a car accident last week laid them to rest.
Updated: Oct. 9, 2022 at 10:01 PM CDT
|By Leslie Rojas
Poplarville country trio Chapel Hart raised the roof at Greta Fest in Louisiana. The country stars became internationally known after competing in America’s got Talent.
Updated: Sep. 10, 2022 at 10:51 PM CDT
|By Leslie Rojas
On Saturday, the 7th Annual Tunnel to Towers Biloxi 5K Run/Walk & Climb to honor 9/11 firefighters took place at Margaritaville.
Updated: Sep. 5, 2022 at 10:21 PM CDT
|By Leslie Rojas
Are you looking to get a career in law enforcement? Mississippi Highway Patrol is now recruiting people for Cadet Class 67.
Updated: Aug. 15, 2022 at 10:24 PM CDT
|By Leslie Rojas
Over the weekend several people reported finding suspicious packages in Biloxi, including at Deer Island and Schooner Pier.
Updated: Jun. 5, 2022 at 10:21 PM CDT
|By Leslie Rojas
Nadine Gentles has been a fashion designer for years now, but she never imagined her work would make it to a prestigious award ceremony.
Updated: May. 10, 2022 at 10:16 PM CDT
|By Leslie Rojas
Bands played and people danced in front of the Twisted Anchor tattoo shop where Carl would spend most of his time.
Updated: May. 8, 2022 at 10:51 PM CDT
|By Leslie Rojas
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.
Updated: Apr. 9, 2022 at 8:02 PM CDT
|By Leslie Rojas
Eighty years after he was killed during WWII, Pvt. Andrew Ladner’s remains were finally laid to rest in Harrison County on Saturday.
Updated: Mar. 16, 2022 at 7:31 AM CDT
|By Leslie Rojas
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.
Updated: Mar. 4, 2022 at 10:52 PM CST
|By Leslie Rojas
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