Wiggins Fire Chief Steven Purvis discusses fire department staffing, volunteer firefighters, local training, smoke alarms and public safety growth in

Stone County’s civic future depends on more than asking residents to attend meetings. Meaningful participation requires a clear front door:

At this meeting: The Mississippi Department of Health presented concerns about a relocation that would downgrade Stone County’s health clinic

At this meeting: The board hired three police officers and approved fire department personnel changes. A downtown business owner proposed

Here’s What That Actually Means. As of Saturday, June 20, 2026 Gov. Tate Reeves declared a State of Emergency for

When a small business closes in Wiggins, the impact reaches beyond one empty building. A closed door reveals what a community values, how it treats local owners, and what Stone County must learn if it wants a stronger Main Street five years from now.

At this meeting: A new chancery court judge introduced herself and outlined upcoming district changes. The senior center requested a

At this meeting: The city extended its waste management contract for four years. Court fees that haven’t been updated since

Public meetings in Stone County are open to residents, but meeting times, scattered information, and lack of clear follow-up can make civic participation difficult for working families and local residents.

CIVIC DIGEST | WigginsMS.com | May 29, 2026 May was the first month WigginsMS.com was live. We published 17 articles,