A joint investigation between Pearl River County Sheriff's Department and the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office led to the arrest of multiple suspec...

PEARL RIVER COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Pearl River County Sheriff’s Department finished an investigation with help from the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office. Jeremy Schwartz was being investigated for allegedly selling marijuana throughout the parish and county. He was arrested on June 26, a search warrant was obtained and Pearl River County deputies found two people at Schwartz’s home. Those...

South Mississippi has long been known for producing elite running backs, and the latest national rankings back that up. MaxPreps recently released its list of the top 10 returning rushing yard leaders entering the 2026 high school football season, and two Pearl River County standouts earned spots among the nation’s best. Leading the way is Poplarville’s Ty Keys, who checks...

PICAYUNE, Miss. (WXXV)- The Stars and Stripes were flying a little early this weekend as Pearl River County kicked off its celebration of America’s 250th birthday. Crosby Commons Park in Picayune was filled with patriotic pride as Pearl River County celebrated America’s upcoming 250th birthday with local vendors, live entertainment, the Victory Belles, the South Mississippi Heart Stompers and a...

PEARL RIVER COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Sunday was the anniversary of one deputy’s death in Pearl River County. On June 28, 1994, Deputy Len Rowell was shot and killed by a suspect who killed an Alabama officer two weeks earlier. Deputy Rowell made an early morning stop on the suspect, as he approached the car the suspect got out and shot...

PEARL RIVER COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The North Pearl River County Fire and Rescue hosted a training day recently. Crews worked on hose advancement, focusing on getting water to the fire as quickly and efficiently as possible. Firefighters worked on the serpentine drill, learning to maneuver charged hose lines through obstacles. Crews also worked on improving communication, maintaining nozzle control, and...

PEARL RIVER COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Pearl River County Sheriff’s Department is warning against scams going around on Facebook marketplace. From counterfeit goods to armed robbery, buyers, and sellers are urged to use caution. The sheriff’s department sharing that one common scam is the fraudulent purchase of a car or piece of equipment. Fraudsters pose as a buyer, using a...

PICAYUNE, Miss. (WXXV)- Crosby Commons will be hosting 250 years of America in the park. From 11 to 9:30, there will be food trucks, crafts, a kid zone, time capsule, and much more. The Victory Belles from the World War II Museum in New Orleans will also be in attendance. A light show takes place later that night. Veterans will...

Flash Flood Warning Washington Parish and Pearl River County until 12:30AM. Tonight is a WDSU First Warning Weather Alert Day.Hate to see this unfoldi...

PEARL RIVER COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- In Pearl River County, MEMA and MDEQ crews continue to monitor the Anchor Lake Dam in Carriere. The good news is there’s high confidence in the dam’s integrity, after concerns Thursday that the dam might fail. People previously evacuated from the Anchor Lake subdivision were allowed to return to their homes, as those emergency management...