There are only five reported cases of COVID-19 in Stone County currently, but businesses are still having to alter their operations or close down entirely as a result of emergency regulations. It’s been quite the adjustment for the owners of…
(WXXV) — The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) is reporting 257 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the statewide total to 2,260. MSDH is also confirming 9 new deaths as a result of the novel coronavirus. The death toll in…
(WXXV) — The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) is reporting 177 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the statewide total to 1,915. MSDH is also confirming 8 new deaths as a result of the novel coronavirus. The death toll in…
(WXXV) — The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) is reporting 100 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the statewide total to 1,738. MSDH is also confirming 8 new deaths as a result of the novel coronavirus. The death toll in…
Wiggins Police Department is currently searching for a missing juvenile. Avrielle Faedyn Grimmett is 16 years old, 5’5” in height and weighing approx. 140 pounds. Avrielle recently dyed her hair to reddish brown color as seen in the photos. Last…
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…
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.…
In McHenry, authorities are searching for a fugitive wanted in Florida and Stone County. Jessie Hughes was last seen running from Stone County deputies near East McHenry Road. He is described as a white male with green eyes and brown…
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.…
STONE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV) — A wanted fugitive is on the run in South Mississippi. Jessie Eugene Hughes was last seen running from Stone County Sheriff’s Department deputies near East McHenry Road late Wednesday. He is described as a white…
In McHenry tonight, authorities in Stone County are searching for a wanted fugitive. Jessie Hughes was last seen running from Stone County deputies near East McHenry Road. He is described as a white male with green eyes and brown hair.…
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,…
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,…
Businesses and private non-profit organizations affected by the blue-green algae on the Gulf Coast of Mississippi from June 22nd through October 5th of last year can apply on site for SBA loans until Wednesday, February 5th at 4 p.m. SBA…
Prison reform is expected to be one of the main focuses of Governor Tate Reeves's State of the State address scheduled for later today. As of this morning, the Governor has not called on additional funding from the state legislature…
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…
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.…
Seasonal influenza activity in the United States continues to increase and has been elevated for six weeks now. The latest data from the Walgreens Flu Index shows that the Biloxi-Gulfport area is ranked #7 in the United States for highest…
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…
Thanksgiving is in just one week, but the Wiggins Police Department is helping residents get a jump start! Wiggins Police Sgt. Tim Hill joined us live on News 25 Today with all the details of this year’s 5th Annual Thanksgiving…
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…
Wiggins is a city on the move! It is growing exponentially and that includes city services and developments. In this week's edition of mayoral Monday, Mayor of Wiggins Joel Miles joined us in the studio to tell us about expanded…
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!…
