Alyssa Newton is an award-winning multimedia journalist with a background in television, radio and print. She’s originally from Dothan, Alabama and has a journalism degree from the University of South Alabama in Mobile. Her passion lies in storytelling, news, sports and a strong espresso.
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Crime
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Crime
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Updated October 23, 2020 at 6:35 PM

Military News
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Crime
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High School Sports
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Updated December 14, 2022 at 5:40 PM


Southern Miss
Southern Miss ‘embarrassed’ after 66-24 loss to Tulane
Updated October 4, 2020 at 7:54 AM

High School Sports
Walley leads D’Iberville to shutout win over rival Biloxi
Updated October 4, 2020 at 11:56 AM

High School Sports
‘It’s gonna be dogfight each week here on out,’ Biloxi shuts out Stone High for homecoming
Updated May 5, 2022 at 11:47 AM

Weather News
Hurricane Sally’s storm surge scatters dozens of jellyfish across Ocean Springs beach
Updated September 15, 2020 at 10:44 PM

Local
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