Special to Wesson News Halo Wellness is offering extended hours and recovery services for high school athletes, band members, cheerleaders, referees and coaches during football season, including Wesson Cobras players, many of whom have made the clinic part of their weekly routine. Halo Wellness offers provider-directed IV hydration, vitamin injections, red light therapy and other wellness services to clients ages fifteen and older, according to the clinic. It serves athle

Special to Wesson News Bobby Thornton Bobby C. Thornton was selected by the Board of Supervisors to serve as Copiah County’s Veterans Service Officer (VSO). The VSO position serves as a vital resource for all veterans of all ages as well as helps those who are leaving active service reintegrate successfully into civilian life. Thornton is a Veteran who retired from the Army and MS Army National Guard. He served over thirty-three years of military service and is a retire

By Louise Vaughn Angela Hester, Certified Municipal Clerk for the Town of Lakiedra Kangar, Crystal Springs Municipal Court Clerk, is Wesson, is serving as president of the Mississippi serving as vice president of the Mississippi Municipal Municipal Court Clerks Association. Court Clerks Association. Two Copiah County municipal court clerk

By Louise Vaughn What began fifty-five years ago as an effort to raise money for the Wesson Fire Department has grown into one of the community's longstanding fall traditions, drawing an estimated 6,000 to 7,000 people each year. The Wesson Fire Department's 55th Annual Flea Market will return October 17, bringing dozens of vendors, local organizations, food and families to the streets of Wesson. The market will run from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. along Highway 51, Factory Street and S

Special to Wesson News Wesson resident Mandy Douglas (left) and WNBA star Sophie Cunningham (right) A spur-of-the-moment trip to Chicago turned into an unforgettable adventure for Wesson resident Mandy Douglas, who not only met WNBA star Sophie Cunningham but ended up appearing in a national Hibbett commercial advertising Adidas. Douglas decided to fly to the Chicago area during WNBA All-Star weekend after learning Cunningham would appear at a store in nearby Romeoville, Ill

Several wildfires burned at least 58 acres in Copiah County over the weekend, with strong wind gusts contributing to unpredictable fire behavior, according to the Mississippi Forestry Commission. Meacham Harlow, an outreach officer with the commission’s Region 3, said five wildfires were reported Saturday, Oct. 10. A sixth fire was reported Sunday, Oct. 11, after a blaze from the previous day reignited. The causes of Saturday’s fires included downed power lines, strong wind g

The Brookhaven Animal Rescue League (BARL) will host its annual Barks & Bids Online Auction Oct. 25-Nov. 1, raising funds to support the care of homeless animals. The online auction will feature items donated by area businesses, individuals and artists. The auction will have an array of gift certificates for restaurants and services, in addition to home décor, jewelry, and hand-crafted goods. Featured items will include pottery pieces by area artists, an autographed Wyatt

by Robb Hicks During National Newspaper Week, we should all ask what would happen if our local newspaper suddenly disappeared. Our community would lose more than headlines. We would lose the public record of who voted for what, how tax dollars were spent and which promises were kept. We would lose the watchdog that asks the hard questions. We would also lose the chronicle of daily life: obituaries, births, honor rolls, ballgames, county fairs, veterans programs, business open

Special to Wesson News The Copiah-Lincoln Community College Alumni Association will recognize Charles Nelson as the 2026 Alumnus of the Year and Jessica Senter as the 2026 Young Alumna of the Year during Homecoming festivities on Thursday, Oct. 8. The two honorees will be recognized during the Alumni Awards Reception at 3:15 p.m. in the Thames Center on the Wesson Campus. Charles Nelson – Alumnus of the Year A native of Monticello, Mississippi, Nelson began his college jou

Copiah-Lincoln Community College has named Christopher "Chris" Hinton as Executive Director of Workforce Education. Hinton brings nearly 20 years of experience in economic development, workforce initiatives, business and industry engagement, and organizational leadership to the position. In his new role, Hinton will lead Co-Lin's workforce education efforts across the college's seven-county district, including oversight of the Brookhaven and Natchez WIN Job Centers. His offic

by Benjy Hamm When the Declaration of Independence was signed 250 years ago, newspapers throughout the colonies shared the life-changing news with their readers. With all of the enormous changes in this country and media since 1776, it’s noteworthy that more than 5,000 newspapers are still informing their communities about what their leaders are doing and how those actions affect them. Often, newspaper reporters are the only journalists who cover the actions of the local scho

Special to Wesson News The Wesson Lions Club kicked off its annual sweet potato fundraiser Oct. 1, continuing a community tradition that has supported the organization's activities for approximately 15 years. The club is selling 40-pound boxes of sweet potatoes for $20. The annual fundraiser provides an opportunity for community members to purchase locally available produce while supporting the Lions Club's work. To purchase sweet potatoes or for more information about the fu

By Guest Columnist Kim Whittington Will this heat ever subside? Is it global warming, or is it because we have become best friends with our air conditioning? I know I have. I have a deep and personal relationship with mine, and, while I’m at it, also my ceiling fan. The air conditioner in my car is so amazing, I often wonder how I have sometimes lived without one. I almost bought a different car one time because it had great A/C. But, I came to my senses and had the one in my

Special to Wesson News The Wesson Garden Club (WGC) recently hosted a Lanoux Day Camp for their youth gardeners, the Butterbeans, at the Wesson Library. Allison Ashmore Potts, Lanoux Youth Chairman for the Garden Clubs of Mississippi, Inc., educated the children on the planet's limited resources for areas to grow food through an interactive apple dissection activity. Representatives from Mississippi Department of Transportation presented a dramatic demonstration on roll-ove

A 65-year-old Brookhaven man was arrested Sept. 16 and charged with arson in connection with a fire at a FEMA cottage on Fulton Street. Kimberly Gayten is accused of setting fire to the FEMA cottage on Aug. 28, according to information released by the Mississippi Insurance Department. The investigation began after a man inside the trailer noticed smoke outside. The man reported seeing Gayten running from the area, according to the release. The Brookhaven Police Department arr

Wesson News Registration is now open for the 55th annual Wesson Flea Market, set for Saturday, October 17. Hosted each year by the Wesson Volunteer Fire Department, the all-day event draws vendors and shoppers from across the South. The market is held on the main street of Wesson from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Returning vendors who want the same booth as a previous flea market can request it with registration, but it is not guaranteed unless registration was completed prior to S

By: L.A. Warren, UMMC Communications Nurse practitioner Barbara Herring talks with patient Fershurn Stanford of Canton at the UMMC Cancer Center and Research Institute's high-risk breast cancer clinic. The University of Mississippi Medical Center has earned the No. 2 ranking on Forbes' 2026 list of America's Best Employers for Healthcare Professionals, placing Mississippi's only academic medical center among the nation's most highly regarded health care workplaces. UMM

By Raymond Barranco, MSU Professor of Sociology There are two things that most of us struggle to say (no, I’m not talking about “Irish wristwatch” and “rural juror”): “I’m sorry” and “You were right.” Those words are difficult no matter the relationship – between spouses, parents and children, coworkers, friends, or teachers and students. Why? Because saying them requires us to admit something we would rather not: that we made a mistake. Most of us don’t enjoy admitting we’re

Wesson News The Copiah County Sheriff’s Office is accepting applications for its Citizen’s Academy, which offers Copiah County residents the opportunity to get a behind-the-scenes look at the Copiah County Sheriff’s Office and the services it provides to the community. The program aims to build relationships between the public and the deputies and staff who serve and protect the community, as well as the change to learn about things like patrol operations, investigations

By Jessica Breazeale Copiah-Lincoln Community College sophomore Anna Michelle McKenzie is inviting the community to join her in supporting childhood literacy through a bake sale set for Homecoming. "Baking for a Cause" will take place at Co-Lin's Homecoming Tailgate on Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026, ahead of the Wolves' Homecoming Game against East Central Community College. Proceeds will benefit Dolly Parton's Imagination Library, a nonprofit that has provided free books to childre