WIGGINS, Miss. (WXXV)- Three lifeguards at Flint Creek Water Park were honored during a ceremony at Stone High School for their quick thinking and life-saving actions. Three lifeguards, one life-saving response. Carson Amaker, Addy Breland, and Stewart Smith were recognized for their courage and quick actions during an emergency at Flint Creek Water Park on May 17. The three responded...

WIGGINS, Miss. (WXXV)- The Wiggins Fire Department responded to a restaurant fire Thursday morning. The call came in around 11:50 from the Popeyes on Frontage Road. Firefighters quickly contained the fire. No injuries were reported. The cause of the fire is under investigation. Categories: Local News Tags: restaurant fire, Wiggins, Wiggins Fire Department

SOUTH MISS, (WXXV) – Several South Mississippi communities have issued burn bans as dry conditions continue to increase the risk of wildfires across the region. Stone County Burn Ban Through Nov. 2 The Wiggins Fire Department is warning residents that Stone County is under a burn ban through Nov. 2 due to dangerous fire conditions. Fire officials say dry weather...

STONE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- For week nine of Friday night football, the Stone Tomcats are the winners of our Game Ball of the Week. After defeating the Vancleave Bulldogs by a final score of 59-20, Stone rolled to its fourth win overall and first win district play on the season. WXXV News 25’s Everett Ganier Jr. is in Stone County...

STONE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Before the whistle blew between the Stone Tomcats and Vancleave Bulldogs, Tomcat Nation held a special event that will forever be part of history. The Stone County School District has officially dedicated Tomcat field, the first true home football field in Stone High history. The blue and white held a ‘welcome home, Tomcats,’ ceremony prior to...

The Stone County Tomcats made a statement in their Class 5A Region 4 showdown against the Vancleave Bulldogs, rolling to a 59-20 victory to earn their first regional win of the season. Stone wasted no time taking control, with the defense forcing an early fumble as Elijah Bostic got to the quarterback and JT Theriot recovered for the Tomcats. Stone...

WIGGINS, Miss. – Mississippi Votes Action Fund has rescheduled the Mississippi Fourth Congressional District Candidate Forum from Friday, October 23, to Thursday, October 29, 2026. The forum will take place at the Stone County Fairgrounds in Wiggins, the same location as originally planned. Doors will open at 5:00 p.m., and the forum will begin at 6:00 p.m. All candidates have...

Wiggins, Miss (WXXV)- The Wiggins Fire Department is sharing they responded to a semi-truck trailer that caught fire Friday morning. The incident happening on West Central Avenue. The trailer was carrying non-combustible materials. The fire was caused by overheating in the axle and wheel area. No injuries were reported as as result of the fire. Categories: Featured, Local News, News

STONE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Mississippi Votes Action Fund will be hosting a candidate forum for the fourth congressional district. The forum takes place at the Stone County Fairgrounds on October 23. Doors open at 5 p.m. and the forum runs from 6 to 8 p.m. All candidates have been invited. The forum is open and free to the public....

STONE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Stone County is now under a burn ban as dry conditions continue to drive up the risk of wildfires. The ban is currently set to remain in effect through November 2. WXXV News 25’s Brynne Baxley spoke with state and local fire officials about what you need to avoid until conditions improve. More than half of...