Wiggins, MS

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...

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

Burn bans are going in effect in some parts of  South Mississippi. The Wiggins Fire Department is alerting residents that Stone County is under a burn ban until November 2. Dry conditions have created a serious fire danger in the area. The Wiggins Fire Department saying one small fire can quickly spread out of control, threatening homes, property, lives, and...