Special to Wesson NewsWith the cost of family vacations away from home busting budgets, many locals are rediscovering Lake Lincoln State Park as an alternative to travel outside the area, say park ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

In June, Larry Jointer made history by becoming the first Black mayor of Brookhaven, defeating Republican incumbent Joe Cox. While the milestone is significant, Jointer is focused on ensuring his ...

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).

Incumbent Mayor Alton Shaw and Alderman-at-Large candidate Stanley Martin won sweeping victories in Wesson municipal elections last week. Shaw won 65 percent of the vote in defeating his challenger, ...

Wesson News For drivers bringing students to Wesson Attendance Center in private vehicles: • Drop off students before 7:40 a.m. for classes, which start at 7:45 a.m. Drop-off points are in front of ...

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 ...