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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Sports
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Updated November 16, 2022 at 11:18 AM

Crime
‘I want to remember her how she was.’ Victims identified in Moss Point double homicide.
Updated December 27, 2019 at 11:19 AM
Crime
‘You tore a family apart.’ Relatives speak out after 2 killed at Moss Point home, 1 hospitalized.
Updated December 23, 2019 at 2:00 PM

Crime
‘I was struggling.’ Former Hancock County court clerk apologizes for embezzling thousands, receives sentencing
Updated December 21, 2019 at 12:01 PM

High School Sports
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