Wesson News Clifford Jackson Sr., known as A.J., a native of Wesson, has launched a new business venture, Power Insulation. Power Insulation, a spray foam insulation contractor, is helping homeowners and business owners cut their monthly energy bills—often by nearly half.   Spray foam insulation is considered the premier product for energy efficiency, and A.J. emphasizes that their work is powered by the mighty hand of God—a ministry that drives them to do this work with purp

Special to Wesson News   Blues musician Houston Stackhouse was born in Wesson. While the Mississippi Delta is considered to be the birthplace of the blues, musicians from all across the state sang and played instruments in the unique style.  Several of them had their roots in Copiah County:   Tommy Johnson  from Crystal Springs grew up in a musical family with brothers and an uncle who taught him to play and sing.  A supreme vocalist who could jump from a falsetto to a growl,

Wesson News   A major arts and crafts expo featuring name artisans from throughout the Southeast will debut on May 2 and 3 at Lincoln Civic Center.   “This expo will bring together the recognized pros,” says Lincoln Civic Center Director Chaston Bullock.  “The exhibitors must formally apply to participate.  They will be thoroughly vetted, and their crafts will be authenticity screened.  This won’t be a show of amateur hobbyists no matter how good they are.”   Among the expect

As a reminder, Mississippians need to be aware of upcoming important dates and deadlines for the 2026 Primary Election for U.S. House of Representatives and U.S. Senate on March 10. Visit the My Election Day portal to receive election information tailored to your specific address, including a sample ballot. As you type your address into the system, similar addresses should populate. Simply click on yours to get started. Mississippians are encouraged to educate themselves on

Special to Wesson News   Hadleigh Denton (left), a Wesson Attendance Center, student and Maggie Miller, a Wesson resident who attends Copiah Academy, received a Gold prize at DTU competition for their duet.              Four dancers from the Precision Dance Company in Wesson PDCW brought home prizes for their solo and duet routines from the Mississippi Dance Teachers United (DTU) competition and convention at Hattiesburg January 23 and 24.               Harper Moore earned a

Special to Wesson News   The Natchez Literary and Cinema Celebration (NLCC) will return February 26–28, 2026, bringing three days of events, speakers, performances, exhibits, and conversations centered around this year's theme, "Stories of American Freedom."     The 2026 celebration brings together nationally recognized authors, historians, scholars, artists, and performers to explore the diverse narratives that have shaped the American experience. The majority of the NLCC is

A new bakery called Destiny’s Delights will have its grand opening and ribbon-cutting on Saturday, March 7th, 2026, at 11 a.m. The bakery is located at 2037 Highway 51 in Wesson. Owners and Wesson locals, Clifford and Nekitha Jackson, will offer free samples and giveaways. Everyone is invited to join the fun. The Jacksons say that Destiny’s Delights was born from love, faith and a passion for bringing joy through sweet treats. Founded in 2010, what began as homemade sweets pr

Special to Wesson News Wesson Kindergarten student A'layrion Jackson recites "Black Boy Affirmation" Wesson Attendance Center celebrated its 19 th  annual celebration of Black History Month with a program on Friday, February 20 at 6 pm in the school's gymnasium. The program was sponsored by WAC staff members, Albert Brown, Dr. Kendra Armistad, and Tomeka Brice. This year's program had a theme, "Black Voices: Honoring the Past, Equipping the Present, and Inspiring the Future."

By Bob Arnold Brookhaven new base for international contractor. In an economy characterized by uncertainty in which employers are passing on location and expansion decisions, a major international construction and maintenance firm that serves downstream and midstream oil and gas companies, manufacturers and electric utilities throughout the world has established an operations base in the area that has created more than 70 jobs.   Baton Rouge-based MMR Group purchased Brookhav

Pictured: Breazeale presenting Martin with award Wesson-based company Jessica Breazeale Consulting (JBC) recently named Chloe Martin of Hurley as the JBC “Student of the Year”. Martin received the award at the Pine Belt chapter of the Public Relations Association of Mississippi (PRAM) at its recent monthly meeting. Martin’s entire family made the trek from Moss Point to celebrate with her. The award came with a $500 scholarship and a membership to PRAM who recognizes her acad

The 13th Annual Princess Ball brought a fun evening out and quality time for daddies and daughters on Saturday, Feb. 7 at Co-Lin’s Thames Center.  The event is an annual fundraiser for student scholarships hosted by the Blue Wave Band and Colette alumni chapter.  The ball had two sessions, 4:30 and 6:30 evening times. Refreshments were served. Namebrand  Photography had portraits set up for an additional fee. DJ Stanley Martin of Wesson, Owner of Super Sounds DJ/Karaoke, mana

Special to Wesson News Pictured L to R: Owner Marla Weeks, Corley Sandifer of Wesson (esthetician who specializes in lashes), Skylar McDaniel of McComb (specializing in hair and nails) Stylists from Knockout Salon & Spa recently went to Dallas to learn the newest techniques and updates for Japanese Head Spa, a new service offered at 506 Highway 51 in Brookhaven.  “We can’t wait to start implementing all this new knowledge and upgraded experiences for you all. We truly had the

By Bob Arnold          Steel Outdoors, a Wesson-based metal fabricator, is going back to its original  product emphasis under a new CEO after a two-year struggle to survive against increasing competition.         Brandon McLemore, son of Steel Outdoors founder Dwayne McLemore, is charting the company’s new course taking the corporate leadership reins from his father, who is now pursuing a career in the ministry.         The elder McLemore started Steel Outdoors in 2007 in a b

Special to Wesson News The Mississippi Insurance Department (MID) has been made aware of contractors acting as unlicensed public adjusters by filing claims on behalf of insureds. This practice is illegal in the State of Mississippi. Any contractor caught filing claims for insureds without a signed contract and proper licensure as a public adjuster will be referred to the Attorney General and/or Board of Contractors for legal action. If you are aware of illegal activity or nee

By Bob Arnold   Mississippi Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce will speak at Wesson Chamber of Commerce banquet. Wesson is a growing, expanding affordable marketplace for Copiah County, and Wesson Chamber of Commerce’s (WCC) economic development activities support it by helping to make it a great place to live, raise kids and stay if you don’t want to leave, WCC President Teri Bath says.   Over the past three years since Bath assumed the leadership role in the organizat

Special to Wesson News The Copiah-Lincoln Community College Choir will perform in the Stern Auditorium/Perelman Stage at  the internationally renowned Carnegie Hall in New York City on Monday, May 25, 2026, marking a distinguished milestone in the history of the college’s choral program. Under the direction of Dr. Bobby G. Helms, Director of Choral Activities, the ensemble will present the world premiere of To Truly Love , a multi-movement composition by Sherry Blevins and Ra

Wesson News         Back in 2018, Travis Beasley and John Wade started B&W Fabrications, LLC in a back building with dirt floors on Browns Well Road near the Sylvarena Road truck stop to make extra money fabricating small metal parts for transformers manufactured by Hitachi Energy at Crystal Springs.         Last year, B&W started operating in half of the 55,000 square foot Steel Outdoors manufacturing building on Highway 51 in Wesson, where Beasley and Wade now serve four ma

SusanCox, CharlieAnn Carr, Alana Hughes, Jalynn McCallum, Kaitlyn Golman, Macy Lofton. Savannah Calcote, Anna Robinson The atmosphere at Milltown Salon & Spa  on February 12 was equal parts elegant and welcoming as guests gathered for the much-anticipated Bubbles and Beauty Party , an evening designed to celebrate self-care, style, and community connection. From the moment attendees walked through the doors, they were greeted with a festive setting where the sound of conversa

Special to Wesson News   Following one of its best seasons in history with a 34-25 record and a 13-9 loss in its Region 23 pod championship game to the East Central Warriors, the Co-Lin baseball Wolves have high expectations under a new coach for the 2026 season that started this month.   "I have the best group of guys to start this job, especially with a lot of them returning,” says Kyle Flessner, who moved up to head coach from assistant coach.  "Our guys have to keep the s

Volunteers gather for a, outside group photo on the state capitol steps On World Cancer Day, Mississippi ACS CAN ( American Cancer Society's Cancer Action Network) turned advocacy into action. During Cancer Action Day on February 4, advocates gathered with state leaders for a breakfast and press conference to emphasize the importance of expanding access to biomarker testing. This testing helps ensure patients receive the right treatment at the right time, and policy plays a