Stone County Emergency Services

05/13/2026

It has been a little bit cloudy this morning, but looks like it is only overcast and will clear up shortly.
🚨We will be doing our tornado siren tests at 10am today!🚨

05/11/2026

What should you do if you come across a wild baby animal that looks lost or alone? AskMDC provides some answers in this short video.
Baby animals are rarely abandoned. The wildlife parent is afraid of people and will retreat when you approach. If the baby animal is left alone, the parent will usually return. In addition, parent animals cannot constantly attend their young. Often they spend many hours each day gathering food.

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05/10/2026

Update this has been resolved!! Stay safe!!

⚠️ Traffic Advisory ⚠️

Stone County Emergency Services is aware that the traffic lights at the intersection of E State Hwy 76 and Indian Point Rd are currently out due to a power outage affecting the area.

Emergency crews and utility agencies are aware of the issue and are working to restore power as quickly and safely as possible.

🚦 Please use extreme caution when approaching the intersection:
• Treat all non-functioning traffic lights as a 4-way stop
• Come to a complete stop before proceeding
• Watch carefully for other vehicles, pedestrians, and emergency responders
• Reduce speed and avoid distractions while driving

We appreciate everyone’s patience and cooperation. Stay safe, Stone County.

05/09/2026

Huge shoutout to The Weight Room and Fitness Studios for the delicious food they provided for dispatch! Your support and generosity are greatly appreciated.

04/24/2026

Huge congratulations are in order! 🎧🎉

We are beyond excited to announce that Bailey has officially been released from training and is now a fully checked-out Dispatcher!

Bailey’s journey with us began last fall when she joined the team as an intern. She hit the ground running, transitioned into formal training at the start of the year, and has shown incredible dedication, calm under pressure, and a heart for serving our community ever since.

Watching her grow from an intern to the "voice on the other end of the line" has been a privilege. We are so proud of the hard work she’s put in to earn her headset!

Help us celebrate Bailey in the comments below! 👇 Welcome to the floor, Bailey!

04/20/2026

Headline: Case Closed! 🔍🏆

Our National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week has officially come to a close, and what a finale it was! We gathered this past Saturday for our awards ceremony to celebrate the incredible individuals who keep our community safe.

The Mystery Revealed: After a week of intense investigation into the "Missing CAD," the truth is out... it was Dani all along! Huge props to the teams who successfully pieced the clues together and identified our suspect. Your detective skills are top-tier!

The Team Award: Congratulations to the Mic Click Mafia team that pushed through every challenge to finish the week with the most points! 🥇

Dispatcher’s Choice: We also presented 8 special awards that were voted on by the dispatchers themselves. Being recognized by your peers—the people who truly understand the pressure and the pace of this job—is the ultimate achievement.

A big thank you to the entire administration team for helping put this week together, and an even bigger thank you to our dispatchers. You are the calm voice in the dark, and we are honored to celebrate you.

Time to hang up the detective hats (at least until next year)! 🎧✨

04/17/2026

The Verdict is Coming... ⚖️🔍

The final clues were delivered and the investigation has reached its peak! Today, our teams are officially submitting their guesses for the culprit behind The Case of the Missing CAD.

While our teams lock in their answers, we want to hear from you! Who do you think is the mastermind? Drop your final guess in the comments or put an emoji on the suspect you think did it before we reveal the truth!

The suspects are lined up:
Keith
Jen
Christine
Mason
Dani
Kirk

Our teams have done the legwork, and now it’s time for the truth to come out. Now, the tension is high as the Law & Disorder, Sherlock Homies, and Mic Click Mafia teams turn in their final reports. Check back after our final day to see if our dispatchers—or you—caught the culprit!

04/17/2026

NPSTW Day 5: Opposite Day! 🔄
Things were a little backward yesterday, but our appreciation for this team is always front and center!

The Menu 🥪🧁
Cold Cuts & Warm Leads: Meat and cheese trays to fuel the floor.

White Chalk Lines: Custom cupcakes for a sweet "crime scene" finish.

Activity: The Dispatch Remix 🎙️
We traded our SOPs for 911 Mad Libs! It turns out that when you let dispatchers fill in the blanks, the "emergency" scenarios get hilarious. It was a great break to share a laugh and celebrate the sense of humor that keeps this team going.

The Investigation Deepens... 🔍
The suspense is reaching a breaking point! Today, our detectives will receive their final clue. The pieces are all on the table, the evidence is mounting, and the truth about the "Missing CAD" is almost within reach.

04/16/2026

Day 4 Recap: The Plot Thickens

Another day of intense investigation is in the books! The atmosphere at the center was thick with nostalgia and competition as we delved into the Throwback Case Files theme.

The Menu: Investigators stayed sharp with the Garden of Suspicion veggie tray, though most of the heavy lifting was fueled by Saucy Secrets (pizza). No crust was left behind, and no topping went unquestioned.

The Clue: The 2nd Clue was officially delivered. The whispers in the hallway suggest the teams are starting to connect the dots, but the ultimate truth remains elusive.

The Activity: It was back to basics with Name That Protocol. This training activity put everyone’s knowledge to the test, proving that even under the pressure of a high-stakes investigation, our dispatchers know their procedures inside and out.

04/15/2026

🕵️‍♂️ CASE FILE: DAY 3 – The Plot Thickens! 🕵️‍♀️

The investigation is heating up, and the interrogation rooms are officially occupied. Our first clue has been released, and we’re digging deep to find the truth (and maybe some snacks).

The theme for yesterday was: Undercover Ops - dress in a way that disguises your usual work persona.

🥤 The Fuel for the Investigation
Our "detectives" are staying sharp thanks to today's menu:

Under the Influence - Dirty Soda Bar (The only kind of influence allowed on duty!)

Sifted Clues - Munchies

Sharp Witness - Cheez-Its

📝 The Interrogation Log
The day wasn't just about the snacks; we put our team to the test with some hard-hitting questions. Here’s a sneak peek at what’s being "confessed" around the center:

🎶 The Victory Anthem: What song should play over the speakers after clearing a massive multi-agency incident?

📻 The Lone Broadcaster: If you were the only person on Earth who remembered how to use a radio, what’s the first thing you’re broadcasting?

✈️ The Dispatch Swap: If you could trade jobs with a dispatcher anywhere in the world for one week, where would you go?

🚗 The Decompression Track: What is the go-to drive-home song after a particularly brutal shift?

It was a day of high energy, great music debates, and a lot of caffeine. The clues are mounting… stay tuned for Day 4!