SUMMARY: Stone County is promoting its hidden gems to boost summer tourism through the “Explore” campaign. Executive Director Leila Essie highlights the region's recreational activities, unique restaurants, and events. Key attractions include downtown businesses, Flint Creek, and mosaic murals inspired by local scenery. The Red Creek Cabins & RV Park, operated by Nancy, offers a private and safe retreat featuring 21 RV sites, a bathhouse, laundry facilities, and two pavilions. The park has seen increased interest, with visitors enjoying tubing and relaxing by the water. Stone County aims to draw tourists from neighboring states by showcasing its diverse attractions. For more details, visit wlox.com.

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SUMMARY: Stone County community leaders and residents gathered for a ribbon cutting at Exit by Faith Realty on Frontage Street in Wiggins. Owner Shyra Galloway described her business as Stone County's first Black-owned real estate brokerage, offering buying, selling, and commercial services focused on Coastal counties and the Pine Belt region. Galloway expressed hopes of enhancing community faith and guiding people through their real estate journeys. The event featured shopping with local vendors, free giveaways, and information on community organizations, aiming to strengthen community support along the Mississippi Gulf Coast and beyond.

EXIT By Faith Realty is Stone County's first Black-owned real estate brokerage.

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SUMMARY: The Driftwood Motel in Bay St. Louis, previously considered a nuisance, has been transformed into a charming vacation spot after extensive renovations led by Eugene Schmidt and his development group, SVN Urban Properties. New Orleans resident Sarah Taylor, enjoying the refurbished motel with her family, praises its family-friendly amenities like the pool and its proximity to the beach. Schmidt aimed to create an accessible summer destination featuring a swimming pool, pickleball, and cornhole, catering to a diverse group. The motel, once plagued by issues like drug overdoses, now offers a welcoming environment for families. SVN Urban Properties is also working on another historic hotel in New Orleans.

A Bay St. Louis motel that was once seen as a nuisance is now a newly renovated vacation spot.

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