Special to Wesson News   Pictured (left to right) are Antonio Fini, Eydi Kitchens, Faith Alford and Tammy Stanford A four week program during the summer under the artistic direction of Antonio Fini provided intensive training, mentorship, and performance opportunities for two Mississippi School of Arts seniors from Copiah County among just ten worldwide. Faith Alford and Eydi Kitchens, both from Crystal Springs and MSA dance students, participated in the Villapiana, Italy, ex

Special to Wesson News The “God Over All Things” (GOAT) Kids Camp hosted by Ricky and Jessica Breazeale moved to Wesson Park on the evenings of September 30 and October 1 for the first time after spending the past five years in Brookhaven. Some 250 campers were on hand for the free event made possible by individual and group volunteers who make it a great experience for the kids. At the most recent camp, Copiah Nutrition hosted volleyball and science experiments that taught G

Special to Wesson News The Wesson Cobras continued their impressive season Friday night, extending their undefeated record with a commanding 49-26 victory over the Amite County Trojans. The win showcased Wesson’s consistency and control, marking their fifth game this season decided by more than 22 points. Leading the charge was standout player Damarion Smith, who made his presence felt on both sides of the ball. Smith rushed for 55 yards and one touchdown, while also contribu

By Bob Arnold For the fifty-fourth time, the streets of downtown Wesson will be filled with vendors for the annual Wesson Flea Market, sponsored by the Wesson Volunteer Fire Department.   On Saturday, October 18, crafters, artisans and more from around the Southeast will converge on Wesson to offer arts and crafts items, fleas, clothing, food, snacks and refreshments, among other things, to thousands of browsers and shoppers.   A day organized each year by the Wesson Voluntee

By Bob Arnold   Wesson Lions Club receives sweet potatoes for local fundraising sales from Landreth Farms in the “Sweet Potato Capital of the World.”   For the eleventh consecutive year, the Wesson Lions Club is importing product from the "Sweet Potato Capital of the World" and selling it at unbeatable prices to generate funds for the international and local charities the club supports.   The world’s best sweet potatoes, grown at Landreth Farms in the Vardaman area in north C

Special to Wesson News The Wesson Cobras will hit the road this Friday night to face the Amite County Trojans in what promises to be an exciting matchup under the lights. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m., with Wesson putting its undefeated record on the line. The Cobras enter the game fresh off their most explosive performance of the season, a 49-41 victory over Loyd Star. After going into halftime tied at 19, Wesson found another gear in the second half to pull ahead and secure the

Special to Wesson News   Joanna Busby According to Chinese legend, tea drinking started around 2737 BC when Emperor Shennong set an example for his subjects whom he had ordered to boil water before drinking it.  The wind blew a few leaves from a nearby tree into his water, changing its color and taste and creating a flavorful brew with restorative properties.   Now, in 21 st  Century Wesson, Joanna Busby is helping people around town discover the similar pleasant surprises th

By Bob Arnold               Through Wesson Public Library, which has been displaying her paintings in recent weeks, locals are becoming acquainted with the art of recent Miami transplant Joan Ritchie Boyd.               Boyd and her husband Ralph settled in Ruth three years ago where her cousin, Wesson Library director Marilyn Britt, discovered her realist and impressionist paintings, and thought they should be shared with the community.               “I started painting when

Special to Wesson News The Mississippi Highway Patrol is continuing its investigation into a deadly crash that occurred Monday afternoon in Copiah County. According to MHP, the collision happened around 3:01 p.m. on Interstate 55 near Hazlehurst and involved two northbound vehicles. A 2022 Mack tractor-trailer driven by 62-year-old Charles Ousley of Durant struck a 2009 Nissan Altima driven by 20-year-old X’Zavion Howard of Greenwood. An 18-year-old passenger in the Nissan, i

Special to Wesson News (Photo courtesy Mississippi Gridiron) The matchup between the Wesson Cobras and the Loyd Star Hornets on Friday night proved to be a thrilling contest that kept fans on edge through the first half. Both teams traded scores until halftime, entering the break deadlocked at 19–19. However, the second half belonged to Wesson, as the Cobras surged ahead to secure a hard-fought 49–41 victory. The win extended Wesson’s streak over Loyd Star to seven consecutiv

This article is written by Lora Delohm. Editor of our sister papers, The Leland Progress.   It was funded by a grant from Press Forward.      Leland Public School, pictured above, remains a cornerstone of the community as Mississippi debates school choice. In February 2025, the district earned a Lighthouse School Leader Torch Award — a sign of what’s possible for rural schools.   Mississippi could see a school-choice special session within weeks. Governor Tate Reeves has not

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Special to Wesson News   Chair fitness classes for older adults have resumed with the start of the fall semester at Co-Lin.   The classes...

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