Special to Wesson News Budding young artists from throughout Mississippi come to Brookhaven every summer to hone their nascent talents and gain inspiration to continue their pursuits.Back in June, 85 ...

By Bob Arnold                 Ann Shelby Smith, the new elementary school principal at Wesson Attendance Center (WAC), grew up in a coaching family, and, in a way, is following in the footsteps of her ...

Lincoln Community College has announced the hiring of Joe Joe Tharp of Brandon, Mississippi, as the new head coach of the ...

Special to Wesson News Copiah-Lincoln Community College has announced that JT Coward of Canton, Mississippi, will serve as ...

Local members of the American Legion Auxiliary brought home top honors from the 2025 American Legion Auxiliary State ...

In June, Larry Jointer made history by becoming the first Black mayor of Brookhaven, defeating Republican incumbent Joe Cox.

Wesson might be a small town, but don’t let its size fool you—some pretty big names have roots right here. From movie stars ...

Wesson News The retirement of Dr. Barbie Roberson as Wesson High School (WHS) principal has triggered changes in principals at both the high and elementary schools at Wesson Attendance Center (WAC).

Nominations are now open for the 2025 list of Mississippi’s 10 Most Endangered Historic Places, and the Mississippi Heritage Trust is encouraging residents across the state to take part in identifying ...

Special to Wesson News The American Legion Drane Prine Post Unit 79 sent four young ladies from Copiah County the state Legion’s Girls State last month on the campus of Ole Miss. Caroline Strong from ...

Special to Wesson News A 160-acre Wesson ranch is the base of the relatively new Mississippi Highway Patrol (MHP) Mounted Division. Ellis Lee Morrison, a 28-year Wesson resident, life-long horseman ...

The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) has issued a health alert warning the public about an increase in pertussis cases in the state. As of July 10, 80 cases have been reported so far this ...