By Jessica Breazeale History has a way of repeating itself, and for one local family, it repeated itself in the most remarkable way. Bently Roberson, a Brookhaven resident and student at Parklane Academy in McComb, was elected State Treasurer at American Legion Auxiliary Girls State 2026, the same office her mother, Barbie Roberson, held when she attended Girls State in 1991. Thirty-five years apart, mother and daughter say they now share a bond that goes far beyond family

Several members of the Wesson Cobra All-Superior band have signed scholarships to further their band careers at the next level. Alana Hux signed a scholarship with Mississippi College to play the flute. Pictured with Alana are front (left to right): mom Stephanie Hux, Alana Hux and Daniel Hux; and back row: Wesson Band Director Andrew Bonner, Color Guard Director Shae Coleman, and Mississippi College Band Director Duvy Salvant. Brooke Coleman signed a scholarship with Co-Lin

Special to Wesson News Casen Easterling of Wesson recently received a Community Power Scholarship from Entergy. Recent Class of 2026 graduate Casen Easterling of Wesson was one of thirty-four students from Entergy’s four-state service area who are getting a boost in pursuing their college and career goals with $5,000 scholarships from the company’s Community Power Scholarship program. The company says this year’s scholarship recipients include seven exceptional Mississippi st

Special to Wesson News Head Coach Kyle Flessner speaking to campers before camp Copiah-Lincoln Community College’s baseball program welcomed approximately seventy-four young players to its annual summer baseball camp at Sullivan Field on at the end of June, giving area youth three days of instruction, competition and fun under the guidance of the Wolves’ coaching staff and players. First-year head coach Kyle Flessner, a Thomasboro, Illinois, native who arrived at Co-Lin in t

By Jessica Breazeale Chamber President Teri Bath, Founders Day Queen Caylie Britt, and town librarian Marilyn Britt (Photo credit: Jessica Breazeale) Rain and rumbling skies couldn’t dampen the spirit of Wesson’s Fourth of July celebration, as families packed Wesson Park for a night that doubled as a tribute to America’s 250th birthday. The event, held from 5 to 10 p.m. at Wesson Park on July 4, featured a lineup of contests and activities for all ages, including a waterm

David Ray Flowers, of Hazlehurst, Mississippi, passed away peacefully to be with his Lord and Savior on July 3, 2026. A dedicated public servant and proud member of the Hazlehurst community, David leaves behind a legacy of courage, compassion, and service that will not be forgotten. For many years, David served as a local Fire Chief, EMT, and Dispatcher, answering the call at all hours to protect the lives and property of those in his community. His leadership, calm demeanor

By Jessica Breazeale Copiah Nutrition recently opened its doors for a cause close to the community’s heart — hosting a blood drive on behalf of Ledger Smith, a six-year-old Brookhaven boy fighting a leukemia relapse. The Mississippi Blood Services mobile unit came out for the event, and eleven donors stepped up to give on Ledger’s behalf. Ledger, the son of Reid and Caitlyn Grace Smith, had been in remission, but became ill shortly after returning to school. He is currently i

By Jessica Breazeale Hank Miller and Leyton Ainsworth, students at Wesson High School, enjoy the new Dippin’ Dots offerings at Milltown Mall. (Photo credit Jessica Breazeale) For more than thirty years Dippin' Dots has been creating fun and making memories for fans across the globe. Now, Wesson residents can enjoy the fun locally, with a new Dippin’ Dots location inside Milltown Mall. Microbiologist Curt Jones invented the beaded ice cream concept in 1988 when he used his k

Special to Wesson News Brookhaven Animal Rescue League is proud to participate in this nationwide effort, joining animal welfare organizations across the country to help more pets find loving homes. Through July 26th, BARL has reduced adoption fees to $35 cats/kittens and $55 dogs/puppies. This fee includes spay/neuter, vaccinations and a microchip. (Few animals are excluded from promotion.) Summer is one of the most challenging times of year for animal shelters, as kitten a

The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) will make available state Education Enhancement Funds (EEF) to all public-school districts on July 15 for teachers to purchase instructional supplies for their classes throughout the school year. For the first time, EEF funds are being provided to teachers through a digital wallet platform. Each eligible teacher has been allocated $748 in EEF funds for the 2026-27 school year. Teachers will access these funds through ClassWallet,

By Sarah Grace Coleman Twiner with one of the possums she rehabilitated Rosie Twiner is a long-time resident of Wesson, where she has lived since she was in fifth grade. She is married to Chase and is a mother to two boys, Reese, 7, and Chastin, 15. She says she fondly remembers Mrs. Patty’s Snack Shack and getting snow cones there. “Mrs. Patty was the kindest lady ever, and she fueled our summers with the snow cones,” said Twiner. Twiner also spent many summers at Lake Linco

Pictured: Andrew Miller of Wesson as Beetlejuice , Rachel Dunn as Lydia Deets, and cast Copiah-Lincoln Community College's 2026 Summer Theatre Camp will bring "Beetlejuice Jr." to the stage this weekend, capping off seven days of rehearsal with two public performances. Showtimes are set for 6 p.m. Saturday, July 11, and 2 p.m. Sunday, July 12, in the Ewing Fine Arts Building auditorium on the Wesson campus, directly across from the nursing school. The production is the culmi

Copiah County Industrial Park: 133,000 sf inside, 20.5 acres, 15 acres of land beside it, office space, access to rail behind! Copiah County leaders are continuing to market available land and industrial property as they work to bring new jobs, new investment and long-term growth to the area. Through the Copiah County Economic Development District, several sites are being promoted to companies and developers looking for a place to locate or expand. The available properties in

Wesson Attendance Center recently recognized its girls volleyball and basketball student-athletes during its annual athletic awards program, celebrating accomplishments from the 2025-26 school year. Awards were presented to the players in a variety of categories, recognizing both individual performances and contributions to their teams. The award winners were recognized before family members, teammates and friends as the school concluded another successful year of Cobra athle

Wesson Attendance Center recently recognized its football and basketball student-athletes during its annual athletic awards program, celebrating accomplishments from the 2025-26 school year. Awards were presented to football and basketball players in a variety of categories, recognizing both individual performances and contributions to their teams. The football and basketball award winners were recognized before family members, teammates and friends as the school concluded an

Most of the state is expected to see a heat index in the triple-digits this weekend. As we welcome July and all its sunny possibilities, we must prepare for the potential dangers that come with the hottest month of the year (a distinction it shares with August). The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) is cautioning you to not only protect yourself from long days of scorching heat but to also take precautions to ensure your most vulnerable loved ones – who cannot alw

Special to Wesson News The State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFMO) and Mississippi Insurance Department (MID) encourages fireworks safety this Independence Day. “I expect that this year, as we celebrate America’s 250th anniversary, fireworks use will be at an all-time high. It’s up to you to implement safety standards when shooting fireworks at home. That means using common sense, never pointing fireworks at another person, and disposing of fireworks in water to prevent fire,” sa

By Jessica Breazeale Swim instructor Mara Norwood and Elijah Lofton (age 2), son of Trent and Sarah Lofton of Wesson, are pictured in a recent, local swim lesson. As summer temperatures rise and families spend more time at pools, lakes and beaches, water safety instructors are reminding parents that close supervision is one of the most important ways to protect young children around water. Drowning can happen in seconds and is often silent, making distractions such as cell

WAC Class of 2026 Wesson Class of 2026 Valedictorian Brendon Duguid Wesson Class of 2026 Salutatorian Noah Howell Wesson Class of 2026 Hall of Fame inductees Ty Turner, Mary Margaret Woods, Macy Loy, and Tate Brister : Wesson Class of 2026 STAR Student Brendon Duguid and his STAR teacher, Heather McKenzie WESSON ATTENDANCE CENTER CLASS OF 2026 Brayden David Allen Wallace Douglas Dunn IV Katherine Rae Norwood Jackson Stephen Barlow Jer'Keivsha Lasha Edwards Rylan Kesley Oswalt

THE UNITES STATES – DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE: Rob Buchert: Dunlap Broadside Reproduction, 2026 By Rob Buchert The Document On the night of July 4, 1776, Philadelphia printer John Dunlap set the Declaration of Independence in type and printed an estimated 200 copies. These broadsides, large single-page printed sheets, were the document that spread the news of independence across the colonies. Twenty-six copies are known to survive. The auction record was set in 2000 at Soth