New Wiggins police chief focusing on community above all
WIGGINS, Miss. (WXXV)- The Wiggins Police Department is welcoming a new chief as of last Friday! We sat down with him to see what his focus will…
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Wiggins Police Department swears in new police chief
WIGGINS, Miss. (WXXV)- The Wiggins Police Department officially has new leadership. Deputy Police Chief Tim Hill took the oath to become the department’s next role Friday night. New…
Wiggins Police warn of story spreading on social media
Wiggins Police are warning about a story going around on social media. According to the department, a story is going around that young girls are knocking on…
Wiggins police host basketball tournament
Wiggins residents had the chance to show off their basketball skills at an event this past weekend. The Wiggins Police Department hosted a three-on-three basketball tournament over the weekend. This allowed…
WXXV Austin Lindsey is at the Wiggins Police Department Block Party
The Wiggins Police Department is hosting a block party celebration at one of the local churches in…
Wiggins Police Department prioritizing church security and safety
According to the Family Research Council, attacks on churches and their congregations nearly doubled in 2023 -- and this is why the Wiggins Police Department is encouraging their…
Suspect who escaped Wiggins jail arrested
An 18-year-old Wiggins man arrested on three misdemeanors is now facing some felony charges after escaping on Monday night. Police Chief Jeff Thomas said Brandon Montgomery was out of his…
Wiggins Police Department offers amnesty program
The Wiggins Police Department is offering an amnesty program right now. The program is offered to individuals facing arrest and other penalties due to delinquent traffic tickets, city ordinance, or…
Wiggins PD facing shortage of officers
The Wiggins Police Department is facing a shortage of patrol officers. The police department shortage has forced most officers to work double duty to protect Wiggins residents. Police department officials…
Wiggins PD and Stone County Sheriff’s collecting for Hurricane Laura relief
The Wiggins Police Department is partnering with the Stone County Sheriff’s Department and local businesses and churches to collect necessities for people who were recently affected by Hurricane Laura. The collection started today and will continue until Friday September 11th…
New Wiggins Police Chief Jeff Thomas sworn in
A change of command is underway for the Wiggins Police Department with the swearing in of a new leadership team today. Wiggins police officers now have a new leader. "It's truly an honor to hold this position that I just…
Wiggins Police Department monitoring school zones
Today, the Wiggins Police Department was outside of school zones reminding drivers to slow down as Stone County schools return next week. With school back in session next week for Stone County, the Wiggins Police Department is helping to remind…
Jeff Thomas named Wiggins Police Chief
There’s a new chief of police in town at the Wiggins Police Department. Jeff Thomas will replace Chief Matt Barnett who will retire at the end of August. Thomas began his law enforcement career in 1997 at the Wiggins Police…
Wiggins Police Station dedication ceremony
It’s an exciting day for the City of Wiggins as the community hosts a dedication ceremony for the Wiggins Police Station. It’s National Police Week and the city is also honoring the memory of fallen Biloxi Officer Robert McKeithen. News…
Senator Wicker visits New Wiggins Police Station
U.S. Senator Roger Wicker stopped by the station today to tour the facility and evaluate progress made so far
Wiggins' New Police Station
After nearly two years of operating out of a cramped temporary space, the Wiggins Police Department will soon move into a brand new building to help them fight crime.
Wiggins Police Breakfast
Police departments are always looking for ways to better connect with the community.