Special to Wesson NewsA man has turned himself in to authorities following a fatal car crash in Copiah County that sparked ...

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

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.

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, ...

Across Wesson, a number of young residents and students are stepping into the world of small business ownership, turning hobbies and skills into income-generating ventures. From lawn care and handmade ...

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 ...

By : Courtney Ingle Getting to the town of Wesson, Mississippi means driving on two-lane highways and country roads. Wesson is the epitome of a small town with active residents who have been rooted in ...

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 ...

Wesson High School cheerleaders Courtney Carr and Allison Hamilton will continue leading cheers in college.Pictured front (left to right): Laura Curtis (her mom), Carr and Justin Curtis (her stepdad).