By Bob Arnold   Angela Hester When locals visit Town Hall, they often bump into City Clerk Angela Hester embarking on another trip or returning from one.   Hester, who joined Wesson government in 2017 as Court Clerk and Deputy City Clerk and took over as City Clerk not long afterwards, didn’t know at the time that she was signing up for all the meetings and associated travel that are part of the job.  No one told her to buy a set of durable luggage, but packing and unpacking

Copiah-Lincoln Community College has officially begun renovations on Josie G. Ellis Hall, marking a major investment in campus housing and the overall student experience. The approximately $6 million project will provide a complete overhaul of Ellis Hall, located behind the Ewing Administration Building, adding space for 64 students to Co-Lin's campus housing options. The project is designed to modernize the 10,000-square-foot, two-story building constructed in 1939 while exp

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 hosted at the Natchez Conve

By Guest Columnist Charles Ray Fortson, Jr. Pizza lovers are flavor lovers.  Cheeses.  Meats.  Vegetable.  Spices.  At Uncle Ray’s, we think we’ve found a way to bring that kind of flavor to the breakfast table without resorting to the leftover pizza from last night.  We call it an “Egg Pizza.”  It’s rich, robust breakfast that will impress the people for whom your cook and you will enjoy as well.  An innovative variation of pizza and a new twist for breakfasts.   Ingredients

Copiah-Lincoln Community College has announced the appointment of Tuwanna Williams as the college's new Executive Director of Workforce Education effective January 5, 2026. Williams brings more than 20 years of experience in workforce development, economic advancement, and community engagement to the role. She most recently served as Director of Workforce Development for the City of Natchez, where she established and led the city's first Workforce Development Department and s

Special to Wesson News   The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) led the celebration last month of the vital contributions of healthcare providers, professionals and community workers on National Rural Health Day (NRHD).   National Rural Health Day is recognized on the third Thursday of November each year to honor the selfless, community-minded, and determined individuals and organizations that serve the health needs of the nearly 61 million people living in rural A

By Susan Collins-Smith, Mississippi State University Extension Service Current and prospective commercial vegetable growers can learn about specialized production methods during Mississippi State University’s 2026 Vegetable Short Course February 24 and 25.     The course will be held at the North Mississippi Research and Extension Center (NMREC) in Verona from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. the first day and until noon the second day. It is open to greenhouse, high-tunnel and field vegetab

Special to Wesson News The Dr. William R. and Camille B. Smith STEM Scholarship was recently established with the Co-Lin College Foundation. On hand for the presentation were (from left) Camille Smith, Dr. William Smith, and Co-Lin Foundation Executive Director Angela Furr. Dr. William R. and Camille B. Smith have endowed a STEM Scholarship in their with the Co-Lin College Foundation to benefit a student who is majoring in pre-med or a science, technology, engineering or math

Special to Wesson News   Through the end of December, the Copiah County Medical Center (CCMC) Cares Foundation is raising funds for its Copiah County Endowment towards creating lasting change in the community.   CCMC Cares Foundation is seeking funds to make three impacts by providing:   Medication expenses for people who can’t afford them. Food for families facing food insecurity. Assistance to families who have experienced devasting events, such as a house fire.   The goal

By Guest Columnist Dr. Stephanie Duguid   The holiday season brings excitement, traditions, and moments of joy, but it can also bring stress, busy schedules, financial pressure, and expectations that feel overwhelming.  During December, many families in Wesson are balancing celebrations with concerns about health, wellness and emotional well-being.   The good news is that with intention and simple habits, you can enjoy the holidays in a safe, healthy and meaningful way. Here

Dr. James Watson, State Veterinarian, issues a certificate of veterinary inspection to Santa Claus, permitting his reindeer to enter and exit the state of Mississippi on Christmas Eve, December 24. The Mississippi Board of Animal Health (MBAH) has approved a certificate of veterinary inspection for Santa Claus of the North Pole, authorizing his famous reindeer to enter Mississippi on Christmas Eve, December 24, 2025, for a holiday delivery run. "I am happy to announce that Sa

By: Kelley Williams, Chair Bigger Pie Forum Cliff Notes began as short plot summaries of classic novels and stories. Now they are cribs about complex topics and spin. Corps Speak is the US Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) clever spin that evades responsibility for higher and longer Mississippi River floods (a complex topic). This story began when Congress put the Corps in charge of flood control (1928 Flood Control Act) to prevent another 1927 flood disaster. The Corps develop

Special to Wesson News Kina Leggett has been named Associate Vice President of Business Affairs at Co-Lin. Leggett, who has served as Comptroller for the past six years, brings more than two decades of experience and dedication to her new role.   Over her 22-year career at Co-Lin, she has served in a variety of positions, including Bookstore Assistant, Credit Union Manager, Data Entry Clerk, Business Office Clerk, Accounts Receivables Manager, Business Manager/Senior Accounta

Special to Wesson News   A museum that will tell the story of Wesson is nearing reality next to the municipal park in a building formerly a venue for Boy Scouts.   “With purchase of equipment and building materials related moisture-proofing the building, we are moving forward with the first phase of the project,” says Marilyn Britt on behalf of Friends of the Library (FOL), which is sponsoring and coordinating the development of the museum.   An initial $9,500 Home Depot gran

Special to Wesson News   The Wesson chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma (DKG) has presented its annual Red Rose Award to Marilyn Britt, Librarian at Wesson Public Library.   The DKG Red Rose Award is an annual recognition program for non-member women leaders who have significantly contributed to education within a local chapter's area .   The award is presented by local chapters of DKG, the international organization for women educators, to honor women whose work has advanced educat

Fourteen students recently completed Copiah-Lincoln Community College's Electrical Lineman School. The 16-week training program is offered by the college's Workforce Education Division.  The Electrical Lineman Program is a non-credit workforce training program that, when completed, provides graduates with nine credentials: National Electric Codes, National Safety Electric Codes, Multi-Meter, OSHA-10, Forklift, First Aid/CPR, 40-hours climbing, Pole-Top Rescue, and CDL- Class

By: Kelley Williams, Chair Bigger Pie Forum   Hans Einstein   Not Albert, his son Hans. As far as we know, Albert was right about his General Theory of Relativity and other natural laws. Hans was not as famous as his father. But he was the world expert on river sediments. He advised the Corps of Engineers (Corps) on the design of the Old River Control Complex (ORCC) in the 1950s. He thought the Corps would take his advice. He was wrong. The Corps built the ORCC to keep the Mi

By Guest Columnist Bonnie Coblentz             Mississippi’s Christmas tree industry remains strong with demand, and it is growing as young farmers are entering the market. These trees were growing at Holly Berry Hills Tree Farm in Saucier. It seems Christmas tree farms benefit from the fact that Mississippians like to pass down the tradition of choosing and cutting their own trees.            Jeff Wilson, horticulture specialist with the Mississippi State University Extensio

Special to Wesson News Wesson’s history is well documented in its mills, rail lines, schools, and cemeteries, yet some of its most memorable stories live outside the official record. They drift between neighborhoods and landmarks, carried through generations by word of mouth. These tales—rooted in old memories, half-truths, and the community’s shared imagination—compose a quieter, more mysterious layer of the town’s identity. A walk through Wesson becomes a walk through its f

Special to Wesson News Co-Lin Men's Basketball Team Co-Lin Women's Basketball Team While the Lady Wolves have jumped off to a fast start on the basketball court with only a single loss to Baton Rouge Community College in their initial seven games, the men under new Coach Randy Bolden have had a more mixed season so far with four wins against five losses. Bolden is hoping to guide the Wolves to impr