Two-vehicle crash leaves one dead in Stone County
STONE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- One person is dead after a head-on crash involving a car and a van over the weekend in Stone County. Officials with Mississippi Highway…
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Stone County opens applications for façade grant program
Wiggins, Miss. (WXXV)- A heads up for residents and businesses in Wiggins, applications are now live for the façade grant program. Stone County Economic Partnership is teaming up with Mississippi Power to award $5,000 to any businesses that apply. The…
Wiggins Fire Department needs help naming newest firefighter
Wiggins, Miss. (WXXV)- The Wiggins Fire Department has a new team member, the only issue is they need to choose a name. The fire department sharing a new furry team member was adopted. The public is invited to suggest names…
Litter becoming a growing problem in Stone County
Stone County, Miss. (WXXV)- Litter is puling up along rural roads in Mississippi and the state is spending millions trying to keep up. The Mississippi Department of Transportation says it's…
Wings over Wiggins postponed to April 19th
Wings over Wiggins has been postponed to April 19th. The organization saying while it might not be raining in Wiggins, pilots associated with the event must be able to fly in the weather and return home. When Wings over Wiggins…
Goodwill store comes to Stone County
A grand opening of a new Goodwill in Wiggins took place Thursday. This location is the first and only in Stone County and hopes to give back to the community. The grand…
Two persons of interest sought in Wiggins counterfeit case
Wiggins Police are asking the public's help to identify two people who are persons of interest in a counterfeit currency case. Police say two males and the owner/driver of a silver Ford Flex were seen at one location where counterfeit…
Wiggins opening cold weather shelter
The City of Wiggins will operate a warming shelter on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday nights from 5 pm to 7 am at the Ferris O'Neal Senior Center 1240 South Magnolia Dr. We will provide a cot, blanket, and a warm…
Couple sought in Colorado homicide, missing persons case seen in Lamar County
Two suspects wanted in Colorado in connection to a homicide and a missing person’s case were spotted in Lamar County. About 2:30 a.m. Saturday, the truck belonging to a missing person last seen in…
Man with ties to South Mississippi wanted in Colorado missing persons case
A man with ties to South Mississippi is being sought by officials in Colorado in connection with a missing person and a possible homicide. El Paso County Sheriff's Office is looking for 46-year-old Johnny…
One dead in single vehicle accident near Wiggins
One person is dead as a result of a single vehicle accident on Highway 49. Mississippi Highway Patrol said the accident happened about 11 a.m. Wednesday just south of Wiggins.…
Wiggins Fire Department announces burn ban
The Wiggins Fire Department announced that a burn ban is now in effect. The burn starts today and runs until November 30th, 2024. They said the decision was made to protect the community and natural resources during this critical time.…
Kaiden's Candles of Hope provides birthday cakes for children in foster care
Gulf Coast teenager Kaiden McGill has left a legacy far bigger than he likely could have ever imagined. It started when his mother, Rachel McGill, visited Quality Bakery in Gulfport to…
10th Annual Cultivation Nation Triathlon happening on Saturday
The 10th Annual Cultivation Nation Triathlon is being hosted in Wiggins on Saturday. Racers are suggested to arrive at the Flint Creek Water Park by 7:30 that morning. It isn't too late to register either, the triathlon hosting day-of registration.…
Wiggins man convicted in brutal death of his educator mother
A Stone County jury took just 18 minutes to convict a Wiggins man of the brutal 2018 killing of his mother. Terelle Johnson was convicted of first degree murder in the beating and choking death of his mother, 51-year-old Sherry…
City of Wiggins is losing a restaurant
Wiggins is losing one restaurant soon. Fat Daddy's Fine Dining announced on Facebook it will be closing its Wiggins locations. The restaurant does say it will continue to do smoked meats…
Post on Pine in Wiggins hosts comedy night
The Post on Pine Irish Pub in downtown Wiggins hosted locals for a laugh during its comedy night on Thursday. The event is typically held once or twice per month, and, as Post…
Wiggins man charged with arson in fires set at LDS church says he was 'called to take action'
A Wiggins man indicted on two counts of arson for allegedly setting fire to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Wiggins said he was told to set the fires by Jesus. 35-year-old Stefan Day, also known…
31 murals gives Stone County the nickname "The County of Murals"
We're highlighting one of our South Mississippi counties known across the state as "The County of Murals." A total of 31 can be found in Stone County, including six…
Chill Sloth Ice Cream and Smoothies holds soft opening
Downtown Wiggins was the place to be along the Mississippi Gulf Coast on Wednesday evening, as Chill Sloth Ice Cream and Smoothies served up delicious treats at its soft opening.…
Frosty Mug in Wiggins celebrates 64 years
The Frosty Mug in Downtown Wiggins celebrated in style for its 64th birthday. Many came out for the restaurant’s first ever block party birthday celebration. Guests enjoyed lived music,…
New campaign invites visitors to 'Explore Stone County'
Whether it’s embarking on a restful escape or navigating the creek on a kayak, Stone County has one-of-a-kind destinations and events ready to explore. That message is the focus of a new brand and advertising campaign released today by the…
Local shirt design business opens in Wiggins
In Wiggins, a shirt design company called Royal Stylez had their grand opening on June 8th. Originally the store was open in Moss Point, but closed due to last…
Wiggins Community Facing Increase in Scams
The city of Wiggins has seen an uptick in electronic scams. According to an alert issued on Facebook by the Wiggins Police Department, citizens have recently felt the impacts of finance scams,…