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Monday 12am - 11:59pm Tuesday 12am - 11:59pm Wednesday 12am - 11:59pm Thursday 12am - 11:59pm Friday 12am - 11:59pm Saturday 12am - 11:59pm Sunday 12am - 11:59pm

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10/29/2026

🚨 SCAM ALERT 🚨

We are currently taking information in concerning scam calls and alerts by members of Keesler Federal Credit Union. Please do not give your personal information over the phone or text message.

10/27/2026

🚨 NOW HIRING: CORRECTIONAL OFFICERS 🚨

💵 Hourly Pay: $18.50
💼 Total Compensation (wages + benefits): approx. $59,444 per year

Stone County Regional Correctional Facility – Wiggins, MS

Stone County Regional Correctional Facility is currently accepting applications for Correctional Officers. This is a full-time position with competitive pay, strong benefits, and paid training.

Job Responsibilities:
• Maintain safety, security, and order within the facility
• Supervise inmates and housing units
• Conduct counts, searches, and inspections
• Respond to incidents and emergencies
• Complete required reports and documentation

Minimum Requirements:
• High school diploma or GED
• At least 18 years of age
• Ability to pass background, physical, and fitness requirements
• Strong communication and judgment skills
• Law enforcement or military experience preferred, but not required

Benefits Include:
• Health and dental insurance
• State retirement plan
• Paid training
• Stable, full-time employment

📍 Location: Wiggins, Mississippi

🔗 Apply on Indeed:
https://www.indeed.com/cmp/Stone-County-Regional-Correctional-Facility

📞 Questions? Call: (601) 928-7042

If you’re looking for a career with structure, accountability, and purpose, we encourage you to apply

10/19/2026

Stone County is currently under a burn ban.

Dry conditions can cause rapid expansion of fires. Please refrain from using any burn barrels, debris burning, and field burning.

While grilling, please do so responsibly.

10/18/2026

Town Hall Re-Cap for those who couldn’t attend. We hope to see you at the next one!

Stone County’s sheriff said he alone kept the Flock cameras after a trial and took questions on jail billing and school bus violations

10/16/2026

BOLO: Stolen Camper

On October 13, 2026, The Stone County Sheriff’s Office, received a report concerning a stolen, 2021 Highlander Open Range Bumper Pull Camper (Pictured Above). The travel trailer possibly has a MS Tag of TLRC9356X.

Please be on the lookout for the camper and advise the Stone County Sheriff's Office CID Division of any information.

If you wish to remain anonymous, please contact Mississippi Coast Crime Stoppers.

10/16/2026

The Stone County Sheriff’s Office will NEVER contact you via telephone requesting payment for fines concerning jury duty, ticket fines, or anything.

Please do not fall victim to scammers.

10/16/2026

Thank you to all who came out for tonight’s town hall meeting! Please watch our page, as we will announce our next meeting, and we sure hope you attend.

10/09/2026

1st Annual Breast Cancer Survivor Fish Fry

Today our agency got to meet with some of the strongest and most courageous people, Breast Cancer Survivors.

We enjoyed fellowship, sharing stories, and a fish plate. It was amazing to hear that some are now 40+ years cancer free and they still advocate on the behalf of others. Your strength, courage, and sense of community is an inspiration to us all.

We appreciate you all coming out and many thanks goes to our volunteers, who made the event possible.

We hope to see you at next year’s event.

10/08/2026

🚨 Press Release - Arrest Notification 🚨

The Stone County Sheriff's Office received a report of possible allegations of sexual abuse of a minor, and the suspect was identified as fifty nine year old, Loyd Allen Mallett. An investigation occurred, and probable cause was found to obtain an arrest warrant for Mallett.

On October 08, 2026, Investigators took Mallett into custody, without incident at his residence, in rural Stone County.

Mallett is currently charged with Sexual Battery - Position of Trust or Authority and is housed at the Stone County Regional Correctional Facility. An initial appearance will be afforded to Mallett,
by a Stone County Justice Court Judge, where a bond will be considered.

Please understand this case involves a juvenile victim and we are asking the public to respect the victim's privacy.

This case is actively under investigation. Any credible and relevant information regarding the investigation should be referred to the Stone County Sheriff's Office - Criminal Investigations Division at (601) 928-3191.

If people wish to remain anonymous, they may do so by contacting the Mississippi Coast Crime Stoppers at (877) 787-5898.

Address

1420 Industrial Park Road
Wiggins, MS
39577

Opening Hours

Monday	12am - 11:59pm
Tuesday	12am - 11:59pm
Wednesday	12am - 11:59pm
Thursday	12am - 11:59pm
Friday	12am - 11:59pm
Saturday	12am - 11:59pm
Sunday	12am - 11:59pm

Telephone

(601) 928-7251

Website

http://www.stonecounty.com/

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