Pearl River County Board of Supervisors

09/16/2026

♻️ FALL HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE DAY ♻️

Have old household chemicals, batteries, or electronics taking up space? Bring them to the upcoming collection event for proper disposal!

📅 Saturday, November 7th
⏰ 8:00 AM–12:00 PM
📍 PRC Health Department
7547 Hwy 11, Carriere

✅ ACCEPTED ITEMS:
• Aerosols and poison
• Household chemicals
• Batteries (small and car)
• Flammable liquids
• Fluorescent and compact bulbs
• Fire extinguishers and propane
• Electronic items

🚫 NOT ACCEPTED:
• Infectious waste
• Sharps and needles
• DEA-regulated medications
• Radioactive waste
• Explosives, fireworks, and am******on

📞 Questions? Call 601-403-2307.

Please share to help spread the word!

07/16/2026

📣 Road Department Phone Number Update📣

Please be advised that the Pearl River County Road Department has a new telephone number.

The department may now be reached at 601-403-2222.

We encourage residents to update their contact information and share this notice to help spread the word. Thank you for your patience during this transition.

06/16/2026

As of 2:45 PM the following roads are flooded:

06/16/2026

🚧 Multiple roads are flooded in and around the Picayune area.

We ask everyone to stay off of the roads and do not drive through flooded areas.

06/16/2026

Due to heavy rainfall and flash flooding forecast for Pearl River County, a self serve sandbag station is located behind the Pearl River County Emergency Operations Center located at:

810 Hwy 11 South
Poplarville, MS 39470

06/02/2026

Slaughter & Willingham is assisting Pearl River County with its Comprehensive Plan.

Draft plan materials from the May 26, 2026, open house are now available for review, including information on existing conditions, goals and objectives, and future land use place types.
Residents and stakeholders may review the materials and provide input through the official feedback form and community survey.

Comprehensive Plan Draft: https://tinyurl.com/PearlRiverCompPlan

Community survey: https://arcg.is/0Drv0K0

Review the comprehensive plan and submit input here: https://survey123.arcgis.com/share/358239f1e0a84156b31f766cdae2b618

Comments are turned off on S&W project posts so that input can be submitted through the official project channels and documented consistently.

05/31/2026

⚾️ Pearl River Community College continues to dominate on the national stage! Congratulations to the PRCC baseball team for winning the 2026 NJCAA DII National Championship! Even more remarkable: just like in softball, they were the only undefeated team in the baseball World Series. Pearl River County is so proud of you all and your dedication!

ROLL RIVER ROLL! 🐾

FOR THE SECOND TIME IN FIVE YEARS, PEARL RIVER BASEBALL HAS BEEN CROWNED THE NJCAA DIVISION II NATIONAL CHAMPION!🤯

Ethan Garner slaps a ball to left field for a walk-off RBI single to take down South Mountain 4-3 in 11 innings!👏

WHAT. A. GAME.

05/27/2026

🚨 Damage Reporting Now Available 🚨

If you experienced damage from the recent weather event, please report it using the link below.

📍 Report damage here:

This survey aims to help state and local emergency management officials across Mississippi Identify and understand damages that have occurred during recent natural disaster activity.

05/26/2026

🥎 Let’s bring a warm welcome home to our Pearl River Wildcats Softball team this afternoon at 3:15 PM! Follow the Pearl River Community College page as they bring any weather-related updates as we welcome our 2026 NJCAA Division II National Champions back home! 🐾

UPDATE!!

📣 Rain or shine, we are ready to celebrate the Pearl River Wildcats Softball team, your 2026 NJCAA Division II National Champions, at 3:15 p.m.! 📣

Pictured below is a map showing where fans need to be! Fans should enter through the North Entrance in front of the Career Tech Building and line up in front of the Automotive part of the Career Tech Building. Fans are asked to follow behind the bus as the team makes their way to the Softball Field for the Wildcat Champion Celebration! 🏆

The celebration will take place at the softball field or, if weather becomes a factor, inside the softball hitting facility.

Bring your posters, pom-poms, and wear your best Wildcat gear as we celebrate this team and the first national championship in program history! 🐾

📍 North Entrance in front of the Career Tech Building, lining up toward the Softball Field
🗓️ TODAY, Tuesday, May 26
⏰ 3:15 p.m. (depending on travel)

Check back for any updates!

05/26/2026

*5PM UPDATE* - The sandbag pickup location will shut down at 6PM today.

*IMPORTANT UPDATE TO SANDBAGS FOR PICAYUNE RESIDENTS*

Public Works is back at the City Maintenance Barn today to give out sandbags again, May 26. They will start at 9:30 AM and continue until further notice. The maintenance barn is located at 309 Stephens St. Please bring proof of residency.

Please share with your neighbors!