
Wildcat Radio
Host Chuck Abadie highlights events and news from Pearl River Community College across all three campuses in south Mississippi.
Visit prcc.edu for information and news.
Episodes
13 episodes
Connecting Classrooms to Careers
Work-based learning is more than an internship—it’s a pathway to success. Paige Hutchinson, PRCC’s Work-Based Learning Coordinator, joins host Chuck Abadie to discuss how the Wildcat Works Internship Program helps Career-Technical s...
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Episode 167
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19:50

Court Reporting: A Career in High Demand
Jason Allen, PRCC’s new Instructor of Court Reporting Technology, joins host Chuck Abadie to explain how this growing program is meeting a nationwide shortage. From fascinating career paths to eye-opening salaries, hear why co...
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Episode 166
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19:51

Celebrating Tradition, Creating Opportunity
From new scholarships to long-standing alumni gatherings, PRCC’s Development Foundation is busy building bridges between past and present Wildcats. Join Delana Harris and host Chuck Abadie as they talk scholarships, alumni services,...
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Episode 165
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19:48

Building Careers, Expanding Futures
Dr. James Collum, Dean of Career and Technical Education at PRCC’s Forrest County Campus, joins host Chuck Abadie to talk about exciting growth—from Allied Health Tour Days and new nursing program starts to a state-of-the-art home for Emergency...
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Episode 164
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19:50

A Growing Wildcat Family
With more students than ever choosing PRCC, Assistant Director of Marketing and Communications Alexx Kennedy joins the Wildcat Radio Show to discuss enrollment trends, new student resources, and the supportive culture that makes The River a pla...
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Episode 163
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19:50

Bridge to Boots: Removing Barriers, Creating Futures
Workforce training can change lives—but access isn’t always easy. Guest host Dr. Rebecca Brown sits down with Leadership Pine Belt participants Kelsey Mathis and Laura Laughlin to discuss their project, Bridge to Boots.&nbs...
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Episode 162
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19:50

Investing in People, Places, and Possibilities
This week's Wildcat Radio Show welcomes Dr. Rebecca Brown and Lindsay Ward to discuss industrial recruitment, workforce pipelines, and why community colleges are vital partners in creating sustainable economic growth.
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Episode 161
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19:50

Inside PRCC Athletics: Fall 2025 Kickoff
Dylan Dunaway joins host Chuck Abadie to share how Meet the Wildcats kicks off the fall season, plus what fans can expect from football, soccer, and volleyball. He also highlights exciting facility upgrades and the growing reach of ...
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Episode 160
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19:50

Game On: Inside PRCC’s New E-Sports Program
This fall, PRCC adds two new sports—archery and E-Sports—and Coach River Roderick is here to tell us all about the latter. From Division III play to national competition plans, scholarships for players, and the impressive tech setup...
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Episode 159
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20:32

Curtain Up: A New Season at the Brownstone Center
Dr. Trevor Hunt, Director of the Brownstone Center for the Arts, joins Chuck Abadie to preview the 13th season of events at this beloved performing arts venue. From the Mississippi Symphony Orchestra to Little Shop of Horrors, this yea...
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Episode 158
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19:50

Gearing Up for Fall: What’s New at PRCC
As the fall semester nears, Alexx Kennedy joins the Wildcat Radio Show to talk about all things new at Pearl River. From a growing on-campus community to state-of-the-art learning spaces and student activities, it’s a can’t-miss con...
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Episode 157
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19:50

Roping Gold: PRCC’s National Champion Tells Her Story
Coach Frank Graves and standout athlete Kate Eiland join Chuck Abadie on the Wildcat Radio Show to celebrate a record-breaking season for PRCC Rodeo. Learn how a tight-knit team, countless hours of practice, and a trusted h...
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Episode 156
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19:50

A Wildcat Through and Through: Coach Avalon Talks Legacy and Leadership
PRCC's new Athletic Director Michael Avalon sits down with Chuck Abadie to reflect on a historic baseball season, the future of Wildcat athletics, and the upcoming PRCC Sports Hall of Fame event. Hear how Coach Avalon plans to lead 13 athl...
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Episode 155
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19:54
