AREA NEWS
Missing Jones County girl found; boyfriend charged with kidnapping A combined force of law enforcement officers descended on Red Creek last week to find a 15-year-old Jones County girl who had been missing for several days. MDOT acts on speed limit Motorists on Hwy. 49 may have noticed the reduced speed limits in effect since last week. Mayor, one alderman unseated in primary There will be a change in leadership in Wiggins following the June 4 general election. Three catch drug charges The Stone/Wiggins Narcotics Task Force made three arrests recently and seized more than $1,500 in cash. Supervisors fighting for $250K reimbursement The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency is balking at paying Stone County approximately $250,000 for the construction of the five storm shelters erected after Hurricane Katrina.
