A Rural Community Guide To Data Centers For Stone County
A data center is a physical facility that houses servers, storage, networking equipment, power systems, and cooling systems so digital
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Wiggins Fire Chief Steven Purvis on Staffing and Training
Wiggins Fire Chief Steven Purvis discusses fire department staffing, volunteer firefighters, local training, smoke alarms and public safety growth in
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Why Civic Participation Needs a Clear Front Door in Wiggins and Stone County
Stone County’s civic future depends on more than asking residents to attend meetings. Meaningful participation requires a clear front door:
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Stone County Board of Supervisors | June 15, 2026
At this meeting: The Mississippi Department of Health presented concerns about a relocation that would downgrade Stone County’s health clinic
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Wiggins Board of Aldermen | June 16, 2026
At this meeting: The board hired three police officers and approved fire department personnel changes. A downtown business owner proposed
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Stone County Is Under a State of Emergency.
Here’s What That Actually Means. As of Saturday, June 20, 2026 Gov. Tate Reeves declared a State of Emergency for
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When a Small Business Closes in Wiggins
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.
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Stone County Board of Supervisors | June 1, 2026
At this meeting: A new chancery court judge introduced herself and outlined upcoming district changes. The senior center requested a
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Wiggins Board of Aldermen | June 2, 2026
At this meeting: The city extended its waste management contract for four years. Court fees that haven’t been updated since
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Public Meetings Are Open. Are They Reachable for Stone County Residents?
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.
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Stone County, May 2026: What Happened, What It Means, and What’s Coming In June
CIVIC DIGEST | WigginsMS.com | May 29, 2026 May was the first month WigginsMS.com was live. We published 17 articles,
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