Amanda Compton-Ortiz, Author at Seaside Social News

Author: Amanda Compton-Ortiz

Amanda Compton-Ortiz holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Journalism from the University of Mississippi. She relocated from North Mississippi to Long Beach in October 2016. Amanda has worked for more than 20 years in journalism, leading and reporting for various community news publications throughout the state. She has received numerous awards for her editorial contributions from the Mississippi Press Association and placed among 224 universities competing across the United States and Canada for Reach, a personally created magazine for women.

Safe Haven Baby Box will save lives as the first for Mississippi goes up in Long Beach

July 31, 2024July 31, 2024 By Amanda Compton-Ortiz Health / Nonprofits

When Caitlin Kelly of Pass Christian answered a calling to help ensure better protection and resources for infants and their

Seaside Social News intern recognized by University of Mississippi School of Journalism

May 31, 2024June 5, 2024 By Amanda Compton-Ortiz Education / Spotlights

Seaside Social News sends off its very first student intern, Lindsey Magee, who graduates this year as Summa Cum Laude

Chapel Hart returns home to the Mississippi Gulf Coast to celebrate success, festivities with fans

March 30, 2024April 6, 2024 By Amanda Compton-Ortiz Entertainment / Events / Spotlights

Singers scheduled to perform May 10 in Biloxi When Hart sisters Devynn and Danica, along with their cousin, Trea Swindle,

‘Coastal Connections with Courtney’ captivates viewers as good news advocates for the region

April 30, 2023May 25, 2023 By Amanda Compton-Ortiz Economy / Entertainment / Events

A conversation with Courtney Anderson is sure to make your place in the world feel that much more special. The

Long Beach resident a champion bodybuilder and hairstylist

January 31, 2023January 31, 2023 By Amanda Compton-Ortiz Entertainment / Fitness / Health / Lifestyle

Hear Ken McCord talk about his glory days as a champion bodybuilder, and you might wonder if he’s talking about

Mississippi Heroes offers support to everyday caregivers

December 31, 2022January 8, 2023 By Amanda Compton-Ortiz Events / Nonprofits

Mississippi Gulf Coast resident Katherine Sutton knows firsthand that inside every caregiver is a superhero. These caring and courageous individuals

“Mindshift Achievers” authors earn top spot on Amazon’s bestseller list

July 31, 2022August 15, 2022 By Amanda Compton-Ortiz Events

A personal drive to put a good plan into action can change the world. This is a creed Mississippi Gulf

Cale Merrill earns Gulf Coast’s Shucker of the Year from American Cancer Society, helps kick off 2022 campaign

February 28, 2022March 12, 2022 By Amanda Compton-Ortiz Events / Nonprofits

When Gulfport resident Cale Merrill was asked to help the American Cancer Society on the Mississippi Gulf Coast, he didn’t

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Amanda Compton-Ortiz

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