WRJW News A prominent Picayune businessman was honored during the Picayune City Council meeting Tuesday evening. William Bruce "Dub" Herring, of Herring Ford and Paw Paw's Camper City fame, passed away a few weeks ago. Paw Paw, as he was known to many, left behind a legacy of service, not only in his businesses, but to the community he truly loved. Mr. Dub was a Navy veteran having served in the Korean War. He was voted Picayune Citizen of the Year in 1993, co-founded Day

DISTRICT ATTORNEY’S PRESS RELEASE November 17, 2025 Poplarville, Mississippi --District Attorney Hal Kittrell announces that on November 13, 2025, Takoda Jordan Miller, 27, of Gulfport, pled guilty to Capital Murder and Child Neglect in the Circuit Court of Pearl River County, before Judge Brad Touchstone. His co-defendant, Kendra Makayla Beck, 24, of Poplarville, pled guilty to the same charges on September 27, 2024, also before Judge Brad Touchstone. Judge Touchstone se

Dylan Dunaway - PRCC Sports Information Director POPLARVILLE, Miss. —  The Pearl River men's basketball team moved to 2-0 on the season Monday afternoon, defeating South Arkansas 81-63 in the second annual Kids Day Game inside Marvin R. White Coliseum. "There were some nerves today," head coach Chris Oney said. "It was the first time we had a crowd and the band in the gym. There was a lot more noise, but once we got it figured out, we played well. "We're not playing with a tr

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Press Release from Circuit Clerk Nance Stokes IMPORTANT VOTING NOTICE  for the Special Election for Pearl River County Tax...

By Susan Collins-Smith, MSU Extension Service   PICAYUNE, Miss. -- Nature enthusiasts, school groups and the public can learn more about...

Laura O'Neill-PRCC POPLARVILLE, Miss. — Mark Lowry and Friends will grace the stage at Pearl River Community College’s Ethel Brownstone...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE- August 20, 2025 JACKSON, Miss.  – As students return to school and spend more time with peers, it’s important to...

Press Release - Mississippi Department of Human Services (Jackson, Miss.) -A Pearl River County, MS resident surrendered to authorities...

WRJW News Tanya Lindell Saucier was denied bond and will remain behind bars as she awaits trial for the murder of her estranged husband,...

Louisiana Attorney General's Office-- Press Release Attorney General Liz Murrill's Louisiana Bureau of Investigation agents arrested a...

Richard Gleber - PRCC Athletics POPLARVILLE, Miss.  – Pearl River is proud to announce 72 student-athletes, and nine teams were...

Press Release - District Attorney Hal Kittrell District Attorney Hal Kittrell announces that, on July 25, 2025, in Pearl River County...

WRJW News / CM Picayune --A large crowd gathered Tuesday morning just across from the Picayune Municipal Airport for the groundbreaking...

PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 28, 2025 JACKSON, Miss. – Today, Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce Andy Gipson...

Laura O'Neill - PRCC POPLARVILLE, Miss. — Pearl River Community College’s Marketing & Recruitment Department took home top honors,...

WRJW News The Mississippi Supreme Court has rendered a decision on the two year old case pertaining to  the Republican Primary Runoff...

Alex Bonin - WRJW Intern The Pearl River County Board of Supervisors convened on Wednesday, June 18, 2025,  to discuss several countywide...

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. employers slowed hiring last month, but still added a solid 139,000 jobs amid uncertainty over President Donald ...

Dylan Dunaway - PRCC Sports Information Director POPLARVILLE, Miss. — The American Baseball Coaches Association and Rawlings announced...

Laura O'Neill - PRCC Marketing Specialist POPLARVILLE, Miss.  — Pearl River Community College is proud to announce the appointment of...

Dylan Dunaway - PRCC Sports Information Director ENID, Okla. —  An unforgettable 2025 season came to an end for the Pearl River baseball...

Alex Bonin-WRJW News Intern Poplarville - The Pearl River County Board of Supervisors met Monday to discuss various matters within the...

Press Release - Pearl River County Economic Development Office Pearl River County has continued their side development efforts with the...

Dylan Dunaway - PRCC Sports Information Director ENID, Okla. — A day removed from an emotional defeat at the hands of No. 6 East Central,...

Dylan Dunaway - PRCC Sports Information ENID, Okla. —  "I believe in you, one, I believe," echoed from the Wildcat dugout as Topher Jones...

Dylan Dunaway - PRCC Sports Information Director ENID, Okla. — Trailing 1-0 after 3 1/2 innings, the No. 2 Pearl River baseball team...

Alex Bonin - WRJW News Intern The Mississippi Wireless Communication Commission (MSWCC) announced that its new Poplarville South MSWIN...

Dylan Dunaway - PRCC Sports Information Direction POPLARVILLE, Miss. —  In boxing, a knockdown is a setback — but it doesn't necessarily...

Dylan Dunaway - PRCC Sports Information Director POPLARVILLE, Miss. — No. 2 Pearl River made a late comeback bid in game two of the...

Dylan Dunaway - PRCC Sports Information Director POPLARVILLE, Miss. —  In one of the most dominant postseason showings in program...

Dylan Dunaway - PRCC Sports Information Director POPLARVILLE, Miss. —  In a week full of rain delays and postponements, No. 2 Pearl River...

Dylan Dunaway - PRCC Sports Information Director POPLARVILLE, Miss. — No. 2 Pearl River moved one step closer to hosting a Super Regional...

Dylan Dunaway - PRCC Sports Information Director POPLARVILLE, Miss.  — When the postseason begins, setting the tone early is everything —...

Dylan Dunaway - PRCC Sports Information Director POPLARVILLE, Miss. — Some of the top baseball action in the country will be at Pearl...

Dylan Dunaway - PRCC Sports Information Director SUMMIT, Miss. —  The No. 2 Pearl River baseball team closed out the regular season with...

Press Release- Pearl River County School District Pearl River County School District Announces Selection of Mr. Robin “Jeremy” Weir as...

Dylan Dunaway - PRCC Sports Information Director BOONEVILLE, Miss. — When the stakes are high, The River rises. Needing just one win and...

Dylan Dunaway - PRCC Sports Information Director ELLISVILLE, Miss. —  The No. 18 Pearl River softball team bent but didn't break...

Dylan Dunaway - PRCC Sports Information Director POPLARVILLE, Miss. —  Following a non-conference loss to Jones College just under two...

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

Jaxon Dunaway - PRCC Sports POPLARVILLE, Miss. — The No. 14 Pearl River softball team completed a clean sweep over Meridian Wednesday as...

Dylan Dunaway - PRCC Sports Information Director BILOXI, Miss. — Wednesday night gave the Pearl River baseball program another...

Dylan Dunaway - PRCC SID POPLARVILLE, Miss. — There were no pranks, jokes or tricks fooling No. 2 Pearl River on April Fools' Day as the...

Dylan Dunaway - PRCC SID POPLARVILLE, Miss. — A blazing week at the plate for No. 14 Pearl River's Cailey Pervel (Carriere; Pearl River...

from WRJW News Please note these totals were released last night by the city of Picayune. Totals are not final until any affidavit...

Dylan Dunaway - PRCC Sports Information POPLARVILLE, Miss.  — Archery is coming to Pearl River this fall. The Wildcats recently finalized...

Dylan Dunaway - PRCC Sports Information POPLARVILLE, Miss.  — Pearl River Community College's athletics department is expanding into a...

Dylan Dunaway - PRCC Sports Information Director PANAMA CITY, Fla. — The No. 11 Pearl River softball had its first slip-up of the year...

Dylan Dunaway - PRCC Sports Information Director POPLARVILLE, Miss. —  Down by a pair in the late innings, the No. 5 Pearl River baseball...