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Full house attends PRCC Legislative Forum

March 11, 2025

The annual Legislative Government Officials breakfast at 91’s Forrest County Campus Monday morning, held in conjunction with the Area Development Partnership, gave state legislators an opportunity to provide updates on various legislative bills, as well as meet and greet PRCC students and faculty.

A professional event at 91 features a panel discussion with four speakers seated at a stage table and one standing, addressing an audience. The room is arranged with round tables draped in black tablecloths with red and gold floral centerpieces. Attendees, dressed in business attire, are seated and engaged. The stage backdrop features the PRCC logo, and banners displaying "Pearl River Alumni" branding are present. An American flag and a Mississippi state flag stand beside the stage. A digital screen in the background displays the image and information of an individual.
PRCC Adam Breerwood addresses the Legislative Forum crowd before State Legislators took part in a panel discussion about issues. Panelists included from left: Sen. Joey Fillingane, Sen. Chris Johnson, District 45 and Sen. Juan Barnett, District 34. (📷 Kaylee Fortenberry)

A full house was on hand to hear PRCC President Adam Breerwood and Dr. Jana Causey, Vice President for PRCC’s Forrest County Campus, speak to the college’s growth and future plans.

PRCC student Diego Sosa asks legislators questions.(📷 River Roderick)

Todd Jackson, Vice President of the ADP, also spoke to the audience, which was made up of city and county officials, as well as PRCC faculty, students and staff.

A group of five individuals poses in front of a 91 backdrop decorated with maroon, gold, and white balloons. Three individuals wear medical scrubs, representing healthcare students, while two men in suits stand in the center. The backdrop features the PRCC Wildcats logo, emphasizing school pride and professional achievement. The group smiles, showcasing a mix of students and leaders in a celebratory setting.
State Senators Juan Barnett and Chris Johnson pose with some PRCC students.(📷 Kaylee Fortenberry)

Legislators taking part in the panel discussion were Sen. Juan Barnett, District 34 (Forrest, Lamar and Jones counties); Sen. Joey Fillingane, District 34 (Covington, Lamar, Marion and Walthall counties); and Sen. Chris Johnson, District 45 (Forrest and Perry counties).

The event was co-sponsored by the Forrest County Campus Faculty and Staff Association.

PRCC Administrators attended the annual Legislative Breakfast at the Forrest County Campus.(📷 River Roderick)

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Article by Chuck Abadie. Photography by Kaylee Fortenberry and River Roderick.

Each community college president is asked to bring two (2) wrapped door prizes, minimum value of $50 each. We will have a station set up at the conference for you to drop off the door prizes.

Each community college is asked to provide name tags for their Board members, administration, and staff attending the conference.