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Sweet Sixteen: PRCC Marketing Team Shines with 16 Awards at 2025 CPRAM Conference
Laura O'Neill - PRCC POPLARVILLE, Miss. — Pearl River Community College’s Marketing & Recruitment Department took home top honors,...
PRCC - Laura O'Neill
Jun 273 min read


Mississippi Supreme Court releases decision on 2023 Pearl River County Tax Assessor/Collector Election
WRJW News The Mississippi Supreme Court has rendered a decision on the two year old case pertaining to the Republican Primary Runoff...
WRJW News
Jun 271 min read


Pearl River County Board of Supervisors meeting recap
Alex Bonin - WRJW Intern The Pearl River County Board of Supervisors convened on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, to discuss several countywide...
WRJW News
Jun 191 min read


Hiring in the US slows, though employers still added a solid 139,000 jobs in May
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. employers slowed hiring last month, but still added a solid 139,000 jobs amid uncertainty over President Donald ...
SBA Press Release
Jun 191 min read


Pearl River's Jacob Keys named ABCA/Rawlings Gold Glover
Dylan Dunaway - PRCC Sports Information Director POPLARVILLE, Miss. — The American Baseball Coaches Association and Rawlings announced...
PRCC - Dylan Dunaway
Jun 192 min read


PRCC names first Chief of Staff
Laura O'Neill - PRCC Marketing Specialist POPLARVILLE, Miss. — Pearl River Community College is proud to announce the appointment of...
PRCC - Laura O'Neill
Jun 133 min read


PRCC's unforgettable season ends in National Championship game
Dylan Dunaway - PRCC Sports Information Director ENID, Okla. — An unforgettable 2025 season came to an end for the Pearl River baseball...
PRCC - Dylan Dunaway
Jun 32 min read


Pearl River County Board of Supervisors meeting update - June 2, 2025 Meeting
Alex Bonin-WRJW News Intern Poplarville - The Pearl River County Board of Supervisors met Monday to discuss various matters within the...
WRJW News
Jun 31 min read


Pearl River County Technology Park Development Update
Press Release - Pearl River County Economic Development Office Pearl River County has continued their side development efforts with the...
Press Release
Jun 32 min read


No. 2 Pearl River run-rules No. 6 East Central, advances to National Championship
Dylan Dunaway - PRCC Sports Information Director ENID, Okla. — A day removed from an emotional defeat at the hands of No. 6 East Central,...
PRCC - Dylan Dunaway
May 313 min read


Topher Jones' walk-off sends No. 2 Pearl River to World Series semifinal
Dylan Dunaway - PRCC Sports Information ENID, Okla. — "I believe in you, one, I believe," echoed from the Wildcat dugout as Topher Jones...
PRCC - Dylan Dunaway
May 284 min read


No. 2 Pearl River shakes off nerves, run-rules No. 10 Kellogg
Dylan Dunaway - PRCC Sports Information Director ENID, Okla. — Trailing 1-0 after 3 1/2 innings, the No. 2 Pearl River baseball team...
PRCC - Dylan Dunaway
May 263 min read


MS WIRELESS COMMUNICATION COMMISSION BUILDS NEW COMMUNICATIONS TOWER
Alex Bonin - WRJW News Intern The Mississippi Wireless Communication Commission (MSWCC) announced that its new Poplarville South MSWIN...
WRJW News
May 224 min read


No. 2 Pearl River 'gets off the mat', secures fourth Region 23 crown
Dylan Dunaway - PRCC Sports Information Direction POPLARVILLE, Miss. — In boxing, a knockdown is a setback — but it doesn't necessarily...
SBA Press Release
May 183 min read


No. 2 Pearl River's rally comes up short in second game of Super Regional
Dylan Dunaway - PRCC Sports Information Director POPLARVILLE, Miss. — No. 2 Pearl River made a late comeback bid in game two of the...
PRCC - Dylan Dunaway
May 172 min read


53-minute, 17-run third inning powers No. 2 Pearl River past No. 5 East Central
Dylan Dunaway - PRCC Sports Information Director POPLARVILLE, Miss. — In one of the most dominant postseason showings in program...
PRCC - Dylan Dunaway
May 164 min read


No. 2 PRCC plates 17 runs to advance to Super Regional
Dylan Dunaway - PRCC Sports Information Director POPLARVILLE, Miss. — In a week full of rain delays and postponements, No. 2 Pearl River...
PRCC - Dylan Dunaway
May 123 min read


#2 Pearl River thumps No. 19 MGCCC to advance to Regional Championship
Dylan Dunaway - PRCC Sports Information Director POPLARVILLE, Miss. — No. 2 Pearl River moved one step closer to hosting a Super Regional...
PRCC - Dylan Dunaway
May 94 min read


KK Clark dazzles in No. 2 PRCC's Region 23 Tournament opener
Dylan Dunaway - PRCC Sports Information Director POPLARVILLE, Miss. — When the postseason begins, setting the tone early is everything —...
PRCC - Dylan Dunaway
May 73 min read


Pearl River baseball set to host Region 23 Tournament
Dylan Dunaway - PRCC Sports Information Director POPLARVILLE, Miss. — Some of the top baseball action in the country will be at Pearl...
SBA Press Release
May 14 min read


No. 2 Pearl River sweeps Southwest in regular season finale
Dylan Dunaway - PRCC Sports Information Director SUMMIT, Miss. — The No. 2 Pearl River baseball team closed out the regular season with...
PRCC - Dylan Dunaway
Apr 304 min read


PRC School District selects new Superintendent
Press Release- Pearl River County School District Pearl River County School District Announces Selection of Mr. Robin “Jeremy” Weir as...
Press Release
Apr 302 min read


No. 2 Pearl River claims back-to-back MACCC titles, fourth in five years
Dylan Dunaway - PRCC Sports Information Director BOONEVILLE, Miss. — When the stakes are high, The River rises. Needing just one win and...
PRCC - Dylan Dunaway
Apr 283 min read


‘Resilient’ Wildcats fight for split at No. 7 Jones College
Dylan Dunaway - PRCC Sports Information Director ELLISVILLE, Miss. — The No. 18 Pearl River softball team bent but didn't break...
PRCC - Dylan Dunaway
Apr 243 min read


Walk-off propels No. 2 Wildcats to sweep of No. 7 Jones College
Dylan Dunaway - PRCC Sports Information Director POPLARVILLE, Miss. — Following a non-conference loss to Jones College just under two...
PRCC - Dylan Dunaway
Apr 244 min read


Senior Center to host 2nd Annual Spring Fling Karaoke
Press Release The Senior Center of South Pearl River County is hosting its “2nd Annual Spring Fling Karaoke Contest” on Friday &...
Press Release
Apr 241 min read


No. 14 Pearl River picks up 10th straight win in sweep
Jaxon Dunaway - PRCC Sports POPLARVILLE, Miss. — The No. 14 Pearl River softball team completed a clean sweep over Meridian Wednesday as...
Jaxon Dunaway - PRCC Intern
Apr 43 min read


No. 2 Pearl River has 'incredible experience' against Biloxi Shuckers
Dylan Dunaway - PRCC Sports Information Director BILOXI, Miss. — Wednesday night gave the Pearl River baseball program another...
PRCC - Dylan Dunaway
Apr 42 min read


No joke: No. 2 Wildcats no-hit, run-rule Meridian
Dylan Dunaway - PRCC SID POPLARVILLE, Miss. — There were no pranks, jokes or tricks fooling No. 2 Pearl River on April Fools' Day as the...
PRCC - Dylan Dunaway
Apr 24 min read


No. 14 Pearl River's Cailey Pervel named MACCC Player of the Week
Dylan Dunaway - PRCC SID POPLARVILLE, Miss. — A blazing week at the plate for No. 14 Pearl River's Cailey Pervel (Carriere; Pearl River...
PRCC - Dylan Dunaway
Apr 21 min read


Results from City of Picayune municipal elections on April 1, 2025
from WRJW News Please note these totals were released last night by the city of Picayune. Totals are not final until any affidavit...
WRJW News
Apr 21 min read


PRCC aims to add Archery in Fall 2025
Dylan Dunaway - PRCC Sports Information POPLARVILLE, Miss. — Archery is coming to Pearl River this fall. The Wildcats recently finalized...
PRCC - Dylan Dunaway
Feb 133 min read


Pearl River adds eSports for Fall 2025
Dylan Dunaway - PRCC Sports Information POPLARVILLE, Miss. — Pearl River Community College's athletics department is expanding into a...
PRCC - Dylan Dunaway
Feb 133 min read


No. 11 Pearl River falls for first time in 2025
Dylan Dunaway - PRCC Sports Information Director PANAMA CITY, Fla. — The No. 11 Pearl River softball had its first slip-up of the year...
PRCC - Dylan Dunaway
Feb 83 min read


Keys’ blast secures sweep for No. 5 Pearl River
Dylan Dunaway - PRCC Sports Information Director POPLARVILLE, Miss. — Down by a pair in the late innings, the No. 5 Pearl River baseball...
PRCC - Dylan Dunaway
Feb 84 min read


Take Action Now to Protect Your Heart
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 6, 2025 JACKSON, Miss. - Heart disease is the leading cause of death in our state,...
SBA Press Release
Feb 82 min read


No. 11 Pearl River softball looking to take another leap in 2025
Dylan Dunaway - PRCC Sports Information Director POPLARVILLE, Miss. — The Pearl River softball team has been one of the top teams in the...
PRCC - Dylan Dunaway
Jan 306 min read


No. 5 Pearl River pushing for return to Enid in '25
Dylan Dunaway - PRCC Sports Information Director POPLARVILLE, Miss. — The No. 5 Pearl River baseball program has been a model of...
PRCC - Dylan Dunaway
Jan 297 min read


Pearl River remains undefeated in MACCC play
Richard Gleber - PRCC Athletics MERIDIAN, Miss. – Nine Wildcats scored in the Pearl River men's basketball team's 73-49 win over Meridian...
PRCC- Richard Gleber
Jan 284 min read


No. 19 Pearl River moves back into first-place tie
Dylan Dunaway - PRCC Sports Information Director MERIDIAN, Miss. — The No. 19 Pearl River women’s basketball team moved back into a tie...
PRCC - Dylan Dunaway
Jan 283 min read


Coast Electric Winter Weather Statement
1/20/2025 Kiln, Miss. - Coast Electric employees are prepared to respond to any challenges caused by the winter weather in...
Press Release
Jan 201 min read


PRCC cheer claims third UCA National Championship in four years
Richard Gleber - PRCC Sports Information Dept ORLANDO, Fla. - The Pearl River cheer team continued to set the bar high on the national...
PRCC- Richard Gleber
Jan 202 min read


8 Wildcats find four-year homes on early signing day
Dylan Dunaway - PRCC Sports Information Director POPLARVILLE, Miss. — Wednesday was a reason to celebrate for the Pearl River baseball...
PRCC - Dylan Dunaway
Nov 22, 20243 min read


Mary Mahoney’s Old French House and Manager Sentenced for Conspiracy and Misbranding of Seafood
For Immediate Release November 18, 2024 Press Release - U.S. Attorney's Office, Southern District of Mississippi Gulfport, MS – A...
Press Release
Nov 19, 20242 min read


Crowning Excellence: Announcing Miss PRCC and Miss Pearl River County 2025
Laura O'Neill - PRCC Marketing POPLARVILLE, Miss. — Under the spotlight at the Ethel Holden Brownstone Center for the Arts, seven...
PRCC - Laura O'Neill
Nov 17, 20245 min read


Gov. Tate Reeves announces funding for South Mississippi projects
Press Release - Gov. Tate Reeves The Mississippi Gulf Coast is seeing impressive economic development, Gov. Tate Reeves said Wednesday as...
Press Release
Nov 14, 20241 min read


Celebrate the Season with PRCC’s Holiday Extravaganza: Three Magical Events to Kick Off the Festivities
Laura O'Neill - PRCC Marketing POPLARVILLE, Miss. — Pearl River Community College’s halls are brimming with holiday cheer, and we’re...
PRCC - Laura O'Neill
Nov 14, 20243 min read


Pearl River County SPCA Hosts Fall 2024 Wellness in the Park Clinic
Picayune, MS – The Pearl River County SPCA is excited to announce its upcoming Fall 2024 Wellness in the Park Clinic, a cherished...
Press Release
Nov 14, 20242 min read


Piney Woods Festival features traditional skills and crafts
By Nathan Gregory MSU Extension Service PICAYUNE, Miss. -- History enthusiasts of all ages can try their hand at traditional skills and...
SBA Press Release
Nov 6, 20241 min read


Picayune Chamber holds annual First Responders Appreciation Luncheon
WRJW News The Greater Picayune Area Chamber of Commerce held its annual First Responders Appreciate Luncheon on Tuesday at The Link at...
WRJW News
Nov 6, 20241 min read
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