STONE COUNTY · PUBLIC-RECORDS TRANSPARENCY GRADE
B
18/24
Stone County gets a B.
Mississippi Public Records Act gives 7 business days. MEC e-filing mandatory in Circuit and Chancery. Drag is no unified statewide case search and limited statewide criminal-history access.
Note: Statewide grade applies — no separate local grade yet computed for Stone County.
COMPUTED 2026-06-13 14:57 UTC · SCORE 18/24
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FBI.gov
FBI Wanted
U.S. Courts
BOP Inmate Locator
STATUS LEGEND: LIVE = HTTP 200-399 · WARN = 4xx · DEAD = 5xx · PENDING = checker could not reach (may still be live in browser)
Sources checked
- → https://www.fbi.gov [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-06-13 14:45 UTC]
- → https://www.fbi.gov/wanted [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-06-13 14:45 UTC]
- → https://www.uscourts.gov/ [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-06-13 14:45 UTC]
- → https://www.bop.gov/inmateloc/ [LIVE · HTTP 200 · 2026-06-13 14:45 UTC]
Method: Live source health verified against official government portals at the timestamp shown. Grade computed from a six-criterion rubric (records access, fees, turnaround, e-filing, mugshot policy, body-cam release). How we grade →
Live · FBI Most Wanted · MS Field Offices (Statewide)
Currently Wanted by the FBI
Active FBI cases from the MS field office (statewide). Data: api.fbi.gov, refreshed every 6 hours.
Wanted
MASS SHOOTING - LELAND, MISSISSIPPI
Wanted
MICHAEL SURBER
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MYRA LEWIS
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WILLIAM WILLINGHAM
Source: FBI.gov · Wanted
Live · NCMEC Missing Children · MS
Children Missing From Mississippi (Statewide)
Active Mississippi cases from the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (statewide feed). Refreshed every 6 hours.
Kaliyah Kirkwood (MS)
Janyia Dean (MS)
Jaylen Storie (MS)
Jerry Armstrong (MS)
Mercin Lucas Martinez (MS)
Myra Lewis (MS)
Source: NCMEC · National Center for Missing & Exploited Children · If you have information, call 1-800-THE-LOST (1-800-843-5678).
Live · Updated Daily
Recent Mississippi Court Cases
Most recent Mississippi court filings indexed across districts and counties.
| Docket | Parties | Indexed |
|---|---|---|
| BANKRUPTCY 26-12109- | James Earl McClain | 06/12/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-12103- | Derek C Busby and Natasha J. Busby | 06/12/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 24-11369- | LaShonda R Harley | 06/12/2026 |
| CIVIL 2:26-cv-00085 | Brooks v. Maco Management Co., Inc. et al | 06/12/2026 |
| CIVIL 5:26-cv-00175 | Kadirov v. Vergara | 06/12/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 1:26-mj-00077-1 | USA v. Welch | 06/12/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 1:26-mj-00078-1 | USA v. Cruz-Corado | 06/12/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 1:26-mj-00079-1 | USA v. Perez-Yoc | 06/12/2026 |
| CIVIL 5:26-cv-00356 | Aliev v. Vergara, et al. | 06/12/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-01639- | Crystal C. Harris | 06/12/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-50955- | Lawrence David Sweeney, II | 06/12/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-50957- | Vincent Thomas Black, Sr. | 06/12/2026 |
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Cited Answers · Verified Sources · Statewide FAQ — applies to all of Mississippi
Common Questions
Answers verified against official agency websites and state statutes. Note: Statewide FAQ — applies to all of Mississippi. No city-specific FAQ is available yet — the answers below apply to the broader jurisdiction.
How can I find out if someone has an outstanding warrant in Mississippi?▼
To check if someone has an outstanding warrant in Mississippi, contact the local sheriff or police where the warrant was issued. The Mississippi Department of Public Safety holds the statewide warrant database (CJIS), restricted to law enforcement; individuals must check by phone with the issuing court or agency. Many counties post most-wanted lists publicly (e.g., Hinds County at https://hindscountysheriff.org/, Harrison County at https://www.co.harrison.ms.us/). Court bench warrants appear on the Mississippi Electronic Courts (MEC) at https://courts.ms.gov/. Mississippi Public Records Act (Miss. Code §25-61) governs disclosure. Sources: MS DPS (https://www.dps.ms.gov/), MS Courts (https://courts.ms.gov/).
How do I get a copy of a will in Gulfport?▼
To get a copy of a will in Gulfport, MS (Harrison County), contact the Harrison County Chancery Clerk at 1801 23rd Avenue, Gulfport, MS 39501 (228-865-4036). In Mississippi, probate is handled in Chancery Court, not Circuit Court. Once a will is admitted to probate it becomes a public court record under Miss. Code §91-7-1. Search the Mississippi Electronic Courts (MEC) at https://courts.ms.gov/ for Harrison County probate cases. Certified copies of probated wills cost about $1-$2 per page at the Chancery Clerk. Mississippi Public Records Act (Miss. Code §25-61) governs disclosure. Sources: Harrison County (https://www.co.harrison.ms.us/), MS Courts (https://courts.ms.gov/).
Where do I look up a marriage license in Biloxi?▼
To look up a marriage license in Biloxi, MS (Harrison County), contact the Harrison County Circuit Clerk at 1801 23rd Avenue, Gulfport, MS 39501 (228-865-4036), with online searches at https://www.co.harrison.ms.us/. Marriage licenses are issued by Circuit Court Clerks in Mississippi (not Chancery). Statewide marriage records since 1926 are at the Mississippi State Department of Health Vital Records at https://msdh.ms.gov/page/31,0,109.html for $19 per certified copy. Marriage licenses are public records under Mississippi Public Records Act (Miss. Code §25-61); certified copies typically cost $5 at the Circuit Clerk. Sources: MSDH Vital Records (https://msdh.ms.gov/), Harrison County (https://www.co.harrison.ms.us/).
Who can I contact regarding a specific lawsuit?▼
For information about a specific lawsuit in Grenada County, MS, contact the Grenada County Circuit Clerk at 59 Green Street, Grenada, MS 38901 (662-226-1941) for civil case files, or the Grenada County Chancery Clerk at 59 Green Street (662-226-1821) for chancery cases (divorce, probate, equity matters). Lawsuits filed in federal court covering Grenada are at the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Mississippi at https://www.msnd.uscourts.gov/. Mississippi Electronic Courts (MEC) at https://courts.ms.gov/ provides case search. Mississippi Public Records Act (Miss. Code §25-61) governs disclosure. Sources: Grenada County (https://www.grenadams.com/), MS Courts (https://courts.ms.gov/).
How do I confirm someone has died in Mississippi?▼
To confirm someone has died in Mississippi, the Mississippi State Department of Health Vital Records at https://msdh.ms.gov/page/31,0,109.html issues certified death certificates for $19 (records from 1912 forward). Order online via VitalChek, by mail to PO Box 1700, Jackson, MS 39215 (601-206-8200), or at the Jackson office. Only the spouse, parents, children, siblings, or legal representatives can obtain certified copies under Miss. Code §41-57-2 within 50 years. The Social Security Administration's Death Master File (DMF) provides confirmation of deceased Social Security numbers. Local newspaper obituary archives often confirm deaths. Sources: MSDH Vital Records (https://msdh.ms.gov/), Miss. Code §41-57-2 (https://www.ago.state.ms.us/).
How do I look up property records in Mississippi?▼
To look up property records in Mississippi, contact the Chancery Clerk in the county where the property is located. Mississippi has 82 counties, each with a Chancery Clerk who records deeds, mortgages, and liens. Major counties: Hinds (Jackson) at https://www.hindscountyms.com/, DeSoto at https://www.desotocountyms.gov/, Harrison at https://www.co.harrison.ms.us/, Madison at https://www.madison-co.com/. Mississippi Public Records Act (Miss. Code §25-61) makes deeds public. Recording fees are about $13 first page; certified copies typically cost $1 per page plus $1 certification. Property tax assessment data is at the county Tax Assessor. Sources: MS Chancery Clerks Association (https://msbar.org/), MS Public Records (https://www.ago.state.ms.us/).
📊 Public Data Sources for Stone County, MS
Aggregated from federal agencies (DOJ, FBI, EPA, IRS, CFPB, HHS-OIG, FDIC, NPPES) and local arrest feeds. All sources public-domain.
🔎 Crime Data & Public Safety Sources
Direct lookups · Stone County, MS · external links open in new tab
Official Crime Statistics & Registries
.GOVFBI Crime Data Explorer
Official UCR / NIBRS crime stats for MS
.GOVNSOPW (Sex Offender Registry)
DOJ — search all 50 state registries
.GOVBureau of Justice Statistics
DOJ's primary criminal-justice data agency
.GOVCDC WISQARS
Injury, violence & fatality stats by county
.GOVUS Marshals 15 Most Wanted
Federal fugitives
.GOVATF Most Wanted
Firearms, arson & explosives fugitives
Interactive Crime Maps
Federal Agency Lookups (MS)
.GOVEPA ECHO
Environmental violations & enforcement by facility
.GOVNPPES NPI Registry
Search healthcare providers in MS
.GOVFDIC BankFind
FDIC-insured banks in MS
.GOVCFPB Consumer Complaints
Financial-product complaints database
.GOVOFAC Sanctions Search
US Treasury sanctions list
.GOVSEC EDGAR
Public-company filings in MS
.GOVIRS Tax-Exempt Search
501(c)(3) nonprofit lookups
.GOVUS Census Bureau
Demographics & statistics for MS
📰 Recent Federal Law Enforcement News 8 items
Statewide (MS) — federal-news feed scoped to state
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🏥 Healthcare Providers (NPPES) 8
Statewide (MS) — no city filter applied
| Name | City |
|---|---|
| LYNN MCMAHAN | HATTIESBURG |
| JAMES HENSARLING | FLOWOOD |
| JAIME JIMENEZ AGOSTO | HATTIESBURG |
| SCOTT BRADLEY | COLUMBUS |
| WILLIAM GILLESPIE | COLUMBUS |
| PIONEER HEALTH SERVICES OF NEWTON COUNTY, LLC | NEWTON |
| JAMES CRITTENDEN | BAY ST LOUIS |
| ERMAN RAWLINGS | OCEAN SPRINGS |
🏭 EPA Regulated Facilities 8
| Facility | City |
|---|---|
| SILVER RUN LAKES SUBDIVISION | PERKINSTON |
| WIGGINS POTW, NUMBER 2 | WIGGINS |
| WALMART SUPERCENTER #3528 | WIGGINS |
| CLARK OIL COMPANY | PERKINSTON |
| RECAST ENERGY WIGGINS LLC | WIGGINS |
| NEW ZION UTILITIES, INC | |
| PERKINSTON SAND AND GRAVEL COMPANY, PIT | PERKINSTON |
| BIG LEVEL UTILITY ASSOC INC | WIGGINS |
💰 CFPB Consumer Complaints 6
Statewide (MS) — CFPB data not available below state level
| Date | Company | Issue |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-21 | TRANSUNION INTERMEDIAT | Incorrect information on your report |
| 2026-05-21 | Kriya Capital, LLC | Attempts to collect debt not owed |
| 2026-05-21 | TRANSUNION INTERMEDIAT | Improper use of your report |
| 2026-05-21 | TRANSUNION INTERMEDIAT | Problem with a company's investigati |
| 2026-05-21 | NAVY FEDERAL CREDIT UN | Problem with a purchase shown on you |
| 2026-05-21 | Experian Information S | Incorrect information on your report |
⛔ HHS-OIG Excluded Individuals 8
Statewide (MS) — no city filter applied
| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| ADVANCED MEDICAL DIAGNOSTICS | 1128b7 |
| BEHAVIORAL EDUCATION TRAINING | 1128b8 |
| BEHAVORIAL EDUCATIONAL TRNG | 1128b8 |
| BOSTICK FAMILY PHARMACY | 1128b8 |
| COBBLESTONE PHARMACY | 1128a1 |
| COMFORT CONSULTING, LLC | 1128a1 |
| DUNN MEDICAL, INC | 1128b8 |
| DUNN MEDICAL, INC | 1128b8 |
🎗 IRS Tax-Exempt Nonprofits 8
Statewide (MS) — no city filter applied
🏦 FDIC-Insured Banks 1
| Bank | City |
|---|---|
| Bank of Wiggins | Wiggins |
🏛️ Latest Government Feeds 12
Direct from MS state + federal sources · no aggregators
doj_news
Magee Man Sentenced to 210 Months for Possession with Intent to Distribute Methamphetamine
Jun 9, 2026
doj_news
Three School Employees from Mississippi and Missouri Sentenced for Embezzling Nearly $400,000 in Department of Education Funds
Jun 2, 2026
doj_news
In Celebration of Freedom 250, The United States Attorney's Office for the Northern District of Mississippi Contributes to the Local Food Pantry
May 28, 2026
FBI Field Office
4,000 Videos and 17,000 Images of CSAM Sends Booneville Man to Federal Prison and Paying Over $100,000.00 to the Victims
May 21, 2026
Federal Circuit
QUOTE – Furniture procurement, delivery & installation – Cincinnati, OH
Jun 11, 2026
Federal Agency
United States Seeks Mexico’s Review of Alleged Denial of Workers’ Rights at Newmont Minera Peñasquito, S.A. de C.V.
Jun 12, 2026
Sources: state appellate courts, state AGs, DOJ, SEC, FTC, FDA, DOL, Federal Reserve, OCC, and more. Direct from .gov — never aggregated.
Recent News in Stone County
Public-safety and law-enforcement headlines relevant to this area.
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Mother, 2 daughters among 5 killed in train-van crash in Stone County, Mississippi
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Mississippi police officer pleads guilty to forcing prisoner to drink his own urine
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FBI: Arson suspect admitted to starting fire at Mississippi’s largest synagogue ‘due to building’s Jewish ties’
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