Stone County

Pine Hill Festival canceled in Stone County

The Pine Hill Festival in Stone County has been canceled. The event was set for next weekend. Organizers hope they will be able to announce a rescheduled event this fall. The state has recommended that gatherings of more than 250…

Wanted fugitive Jessie Hughes captured in Stone County

After a three day manhunt, a fugitive wanted out of Georgia and Stone County is behind bars in South Mississippi. According to Stone County Criminal Investigator Ray Boggs, Jessie Hughes was captured and taken into custody around 1 this afternoon.…

Memorial Hospital hosting job fair in Stone County today

Memorial is hosting a job fair today from 2 to 6 p.m. at Memorial Hospital at Stone County. Positions are available at Memorial Hospital at Stone County, Memorial Stone County Medical Center, and Memorial Stone County Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.…

New business coming to Wiggins

There is a new business headed to the Wiggins community. ‘Hair Fetish II Beauty Bar’ will be located on Frontage Road across the Walmart. The official grand opening is this weekend. Those who attend will enjoy free giveaways, door prizes,…

Developments in the City of Wiggins

The new year brings new developments in the City of Wiggins and the small city is continuously growing. Last year, the city celebrated the opening of a new and improved justice complex, a partnership with Memorial Hospital at Stone County,…

Dream Series Baseball Camp at MGCCC

Spots are still available for tomorrow’s ‘Dream Series Baseball Camp’ at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College. Former MGCCC and San Francisco Giants outfielder Fred Lewis will be on hand to coach and instruct the camp. It’s from 9:30 a.m. to…

Service Set for Long-Time District Attorney Cono Caranna, II

Funeral arrangements have been made for long-time district attorney, Cono Caranna, II.     Caranna served as District Attorney for Hancock, Stone and Harrison counties for 26 years, retiring in 2012. He passed away last Thursday after suffering from recent health issues.…

Wiggins native now published author

A woman who grew up in Wiggins, Mississippi is now a published author. She’s back on the Coast this week to do some book readings and signings. Andre Ginnane is the author of ‘The Adventures of Sal: Activity Book” which…

5th annual Veterans Tribute Tri-Art-A-Thon at MGCCC

The message from Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College in Perkinston is ‘thank you’ to those who served our country both past and present. Tonight, the 5th annual Veterans Tribute Tri-Art-A-Thon kicked off and was full of gratitude. The event featured…

Tune in Monday for Wiggins Mayor Miles on Mayoral Monday

Wiggins Mayor Joel Miles will be live in our studio on Monday for next week's edition of Mayoral Monday. Get the latest updates on city plans and projects, as well as what's on the horizon for Stone County's (biggest) city!…

Taste of Stone County

Local organizations and residents in Stone County came together for a taste of food and fun on Saturday. The inaugural ‘Taste of Stone County’ was organized by the Stone County Economic Development Partnership as a way to celebrate ‘National Make…