From left, fourth alternate Kinsley Smith of Brookhaven, first alternate Brianna Brown of Hazlehurst, Most Beautiful Maggie Runnels of Wesson, second alternate Avery Sellers of Wesson, and third alternate Ryleigh Rushing of Meadville. Photo by Johnny Smith Photography. Copiah-Lincoln Community College's annual Trillium Beauty Pageant saw 19 young women competing for the title of Co-Lin's Most Beautiful. Maggie Runnels of Wesson was crowned the 2025 Most Beautiful with first a

Special to Wesson News Back row l to r: Mike Hart, pastor, Wayne Nations, David Knight, Debbie Bessonette; Front row l to r: Jaqueline Nigg, Becky Nations, Debbie Knight and Pam Moody Mallalieu Methodist Church, located in the heart of the East Lincoln community, has taken a thoughtful step to support local families by installing a “Blessing Box” on the east side of its property at 1824 Bessonette Lane SE in Brookhaven. The concept behind the box is built on trust, compass

Special to Wesson News   Wesson Attendance Center (WAC) has been awarded a Southern Pine Electric Members Helping Members grant of $10,000 through The Pinebelt Foundation.   The grant will make it possible for WAC to build an outdoor classroom/shade structure on its elementary playground.    The new pole barn-style space will feature picnic tables and provide a place for students to learn and explore outside the traditional classroom — from hands-on science experiments to cre

Special to Wesson News   The spirit of the holidays has begun stirring in and around Wesson.  Halloween-related celebrations at the end of October started it, and the annual Co-Lin community luncheon this month and the downtown Christmas parade at the beginning of December will gradually fuel it. Lake Lincoln State Park hosted the centerpiece of the Wesson area Halloween festivities with an event on Halloween.  From 5 p.m. until dark, more than 100 costumed kids, brought ther

Special to Wesson News               It wasn’t Elton John that rocked Brookhaven last month, but Brookhaven pianist Blake Scafidel could have fooled a lot of people who didn’t know better at the Haven Theater on October 23 where he played two one hour 45 minute tribute performances to the legendary British rocker.               From John’s Bennie and the Jets that opened the concerts to his closings with John’s Goodbye Yellow Brick Road , Scafidel gave his local audiences a p

Special to Wesson News The Wesson Cobras made a powerful statement in their first playoff appearance of the season, defeating the Perry Central Bulldogs 49-14 on Friday night. The home crowd was treated to a display of complete control on both sides of the ball, as Wesson extended its perfect season to 10-0.The Cobras have shown all year that they can handle the pressure, and Friday’s performance proved they are more than ready for a deep postseason run. Senior standout Damar

Dr. Ginger Robbins, VP, Workforce Development Dr. Courtney Taylor, Executive Director, AccelerateMS and Governmental Affairs, Hinds CC AccelerateMS, Mississippi’s lead office for workforce development strategy and coordination, and Hinds Community College, on Friday, established a strategic partnership designed to set a new statewide standard for how Mississippi supports new, expanding, and existing industries. The announcement, held at th

The Wesson Cobras will host the Perry Central Bulldogs in a highly anticipated Class 2A playoff game on Friday, November 7, 2025, with kickoff set for 7:00 p.m. at Wesson High School. This game is part of the 2025 Football Championships and represents a crucial step for both teams in their quest for postseason success. Fans are encouraged to secure digital tickets in advance through GoFan to ensure entry and avoid long lines at the gate. Wesson comes into the matchup with a p

The spirit of giving will shine brightly in Collins this December as the Christmas Shoppe returns to bring holiday cheer to Veterans at the Collins VA Home. The special event, scheduled for December 9, 2025, is organized through a collaboration between the VA Home and American Legion Post #79 in Wesson. The Christmas Shoppe is designed to spread joy to inpatient Veterans who may face physical or financial challenges that prevent them from shopping for loved ones. Through thi

Wesson News It may be time to donate that ’84 Mustang that has been sitting in the driveway for ten years. Many properties have vehicles collecting dust in the front yard, but donating these vehicles can make a positive difference. Mercy House Adult and Teen Challenge (MHATC), headquartered in Georgetown, gladly accepts old, rundown vehicles through its Vehicle Donation Program (VDP).   With holidays approaching, it is the season to be thankful and give back. How do vehicle d

By Guest Columnist Eddie Smith :  Although the tractor seat plant looks like it belongs in a tropical rainforest, it is completely at home in a shaded Southern garden. There is an unusual looking plant with a descriptive name that performs well in shade gardens in the state.            The tractor seat plant has oversized, thick and leathery foliage shaped like the curved iron seats once found on old tractors. Known also as leopard plant, the Farfugium japonicum is native to

You are invited to a joint-open house & ribbon cutting with KC Family Pharmacy and suitemates Extended Care Clinical Services today, Tuesday, Nov. 4. OPEN HOUSE starts at 3 PM.  - hot dogs - boiled peanuts - popcorn - sweets  - entertainment by local radio stations on site starting at 2:30 pm.  It's all complimentary! And...you'll LOVE this next announcement, too... We will be drawing two door prizes EVERY hour ON the hour from 3-6 PM!!! See some of the prizes below.  RIBBON

Two achievement awards have been established by the Copiah-Lincoln Community College Band and Colette Alumni Chapter and awarded annually. Nominations for these awards are accepted from members in good standing of the Co-Lin Alumni Association and the Co-Lin Band/Colette Alumni Chapter. 2025 honorees were presented at the college’s recent homecoming activities and included Kristopher Coleman, Stanley Stewart Young Alumni, and Larry Greer, who was inducted into the Band & Cole

Special to Wesson News   Foil Cooking Preparing a meal after a long day doesn’t have to be a daunting task, Mississippi State Extension Agent LaToya Evans reassured participants in a Co-Lin Learning In Retirement (LIR) workshop.   Stock your favorite fats, proteins and vegetables.  Quickly throw them together on 12 to 14 inches of aluminum foil.  Flavor with spices, a splash of something liquid, herbs, salsa and/or cheese.  Fold the foil over the preparation and cook for 30 t

Students from the Medical Radiologic Technology Program at Copiah-Lincoln Community College recently competed at the 83rd annual Mississippi Society of Radiologic Technologists (MSRT) Conference. Co-Lin students brought home three awards in the student exhibit competition: 1st place - “Radiography & Mental Disorders” by Alyzabeth Johnson of Florence and Paisley Tew of Brandon 3rd place - “The Use of Fluoroscopy in Diagnosing Swallowing Disorders“ by Savana Barclay of McComb

Special to Wesson News Four Co-Lin Blue Wave Show Band scholarship recipients were recognized at the annual scholarship reception at Co-Lin.  Pictured (left to right) are Jessica Breazeale, Co-Lin Alumni and Foundation Band/Colette chapter president, Mara Norwood, Ralph and Dot Franklin Colette Scholarship recipient; Hayden Huffman of Magee, Mark Hamilton Memorial Scholarship recipient; Jarvis Wilson, recipient of the Clyde Wilson Band and Colette Scholarship; Geralyn Russell

Governor Tate Reeves today issued Executive Order 1589 to reestablish the Presidential Fitness Test for elementary, middle and high school students across Mississippi. Executive Order 1589 comes after President Donald J. Trump issued an executive order that reestablished the President's Council on Sports, Fitness and Nutrition and reinstituted the Presidential Fitness Test. "Students across the country are spending far too much time sitting around looking at screens and eatin

Pictured (l-r) : Amber Bowman, Amy Cupit, Abby Rials, Tatiyuana James, and Leigh Anne Mason. The Co-Lin Alumni Association recently honored five employees for excellence in teaching, service, and dedication to the college. Recipients from the Wesson Campus were Amber Bowman, Amy Cupit and Abby Rials. The Simpson County Center was represented by Tatiyuana James, and the Natchez Campus was represented by Leigh Anne Mason. Amy Cupit was named Outstanding Academic Instructor of

Special to Wesson News Camp Kamassa is opening its doors for a special fall celebration on Saturday, November 8, from 5:00 PM to 7:30 PM, inviting families, friends, and neighbors to enjoy an evening filled with seasonal fun and community connection. Located at 4002 Sumrall Road in Crystal Springs, the camp’s annual event promises an array of activities designed to appeal to visitors of all ages. Guests can look forward to live music that sets a festive tone, a variety of foo

KC Family Pharmacy & Extended Care Clinical Service will have a joint-ribbon cutting celebration on Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025.   The two businesses are neighbors and suitemates at 543 and 545 Brookway Boulevard in Brookhaven and will have an afternoon of fun to celebrate the recent opening of their businesses.   Open House will begin at 3:00 p.m. and feature food like hot dogs, boiled peanuts, popcorn and sweets. Enjoy giveaways, door prizes, sales, and specials, too. B92, Magic