Stone County

Fatal accident victim identified

A Gulfport man has been identified as the person who died in the two vehicle accident in Stone County Thursday night. Mississippi Highway Patrol officials say 39-year-old Omar Aranda died after the vehicle he was riding in was hit head…

Fatal accident in Stone County

On 2-1-2018, The Mississippi Highway Patrol investigated a fatal crash in Stone County that occurred on Highway 15 northbound, near Wire Road, at approximately 4:15pm, which claimed the life of one man. Upon arriving it appeared an 86-year-old white male…

Man Wanted After Auto-Theft Stone County

The Stone County Sheriff's Department is asking the public to be on the lookout for a man wanted on charges of grand larceny. The white, 2017 Ford Escape in this video was recovered by authorities in Harrison County, but the…

Highway 49 in Stone County covered in ice

Heading north into Stone County, roads are slick, making for dangerous driving conditions. Highway 49, Stone County’s busiest roadway, is covered in ice. You might also notice there’s a more visible blanket of snow covering the ground. That’s because the…

Stone County Christmas Lunch

If you or someone you know someone in need of a hot meal on Christmas day, you can head over to the Stone County Fair Building. Serving will begin at 11am in the morning on Sunday. Enjoy a plate lunch…

Fatal car crash in Stone County

A woman who died in a fatal accident in Stone County Sunday afternoon has been identified. Trooper Chase Elkins with Mississippi Highway Patrol says 50-year-old Judy Pounds of Moss Point is dead following the crash that happened around 2:15 p.m.…

Jackson County teachers receive pay raise

It’s been almost ten years since Jackson County teachers received a raise, but tonight all of that changed. The Jackson County School Board voted to pay educators what they’ve earned. After a long fight for fair compensation, Jackson County teachers…

No charges filed in Stone County shooting

No criminal charges have been filed after a neighbor was shot in a dispute over the weekend. According to Captain Ray Boggs with the Stone County Sheriff’s Department, the shooting happened around 8 p.m. Saturday on Diamond Radar Road. Captain…

Alabama man sentenced to life in Stone County murder for hire

District Attorney Joel Smith announced today that Emmett Entrekin, age 67, of Harperville, Alabama pled guilty late Saturday afternoon at the Harrison County Courthouse in Gulfport for his participation in the murder of Timothy Garrison. Entrekin’s trial was set to…

Alleged pipe bomb explosion in Stone County

One Stone County man suffered injuries to his face and legs and was hospitalized yesterday morning from an alleged pipe bomb explosion. According to the Stone County Sheriff’s Department, a 9-1-1 call was placed shortly after midnight in regards to…

Man injured by alleged pipe bomb in Stone County

One man is in the hospital suffering injuries to his face and legs allegedly from a bomb explosion early this morning. According to the Stone County Sheriff’s Department, a 911 call was placed shortly after midnight in regards to a…

Teacher Appreciation Rally Stone Middle School

Dancing, cheering, and gifts filled the stone middle school gym this morning for teacher appreciation week. Over 70 gifts were donated from dozens of community supporters to give back to the teachers for their hard work. Teachers competed in fun…

Stone County celebrates an increase in tourism

It’s National Travel and Tourism Week and Stone County has a reason to celebrate. The Dizzy Dean Welcome Center was spinning with festivities this morning in Wiggins, celebrating the economic impact Stone County has received in the past year from…

Stone County Community Easter Egg Hunt

If you live in Stone County and want to support the local fire department while having family Easter fun, head over to the Northwest Volunteer Fire Department in Wiggins. The Magnolia Volunteer Fire Department is hosting a community Easter egg…

Man killed in Stone County Crash Identified

On 2-23-2017, The Mississippi Highway Patrol investigated a two-vehicle crash in Stone County that occurred on Highway 49 northbound, south of India Road, at approximately 12:00pm. Upon arriving it appeared Alejandro Pena, 38 year old white male of Long Beach,…

Fatality confirmed in Stone County

One man was killed this afternoon on Highway 49 in Stone County. Another person suffered life threatening injuries. A vehicle traveling north on Highway 49 near Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College’s Perkinston campus collided with a construction truck which was…

Anti-Bullying Film Debut in Stone County

A student made short film airs tonight in Stone County. After recent reports of bullying at Stone High School, one student wanted to change that perspective by making a 25 minute short film for her senior project. She contacted a…

Stone County Students Make Anti Bullying Short Film

Stone High School has been in the spotlight recently for reports of bullying, but one group of students is hoping to change that perspective. Senior student Samantha Herrien approached local film director Andrew Kan in hopes of making a short…

Strong Winds Fuel a Forest Fire in Stone County

Today in Stone County heavy winds and dry weather contributed to a wide spread woods fire. Thanks to team work and quick action, multiple fire stations and the Forestry Commission were able to successfully contain the blaze. Heavy smoke filled…

Two Firefighters Hurt in Stone County Woods Fire

The dry conditions we’ve seen the past few months have placed most of our state in a burn ban. This afternoon, firefighters and members of the US Forestry Commission are battling a woods fire in Stone County where two firemen…

Wood Fire in Stone County Leaves Two Injured

According to Thomas Muffler with the Stone County Fire Department, a wood fire near Texas Chapel Road has left a firefighter and a member of the forestry service injured. Multiple fire crews are on the scene trying to contain the…

Stone County Schools go into Lockdown

This afternoon, two Stone County schools went into lockdown as police searched for a suspect nearby. Around 12:30, school officials received an alert that police were actively searching for a man near the area where Stone High and Stone Middle…

First Stone High Football Game after Allegations

Tonight was the first Stone High football game since the allegations surfaced. The Stone County community packed May Stadium to cheer on the Tomcats against the Long Beach Bearcats. It’s unknown if the noose victim played in tonight’s game, but…