Ava Schwing

Ava Schwing was born and raised in Covington, Louisiana, but moved to Ocean Springs in 2023. She is a Multimedia Journalist at WLOX and is passionate about telling stories that matter along the Mississippi Gulf Coast.

Ava earned her Bachelor of Arts in Journalism from the University of South Alabama in 2025. During her time in college, she gained hands-on experience through internships with WKRG News 5 and ESPN+ at South, where she developed her skills in reporting, production, and storytelling.

Outside the newsroom, Ava enjoys going to the beach, playing with her dog Gunnar, and binge-watching movies with her mom. She is excited to continue growing in her role while connecting with the community she now calls home.

To reach Ava with any story ideas please contact her at ava.schwing@wlox.com.