Wesson might be a small town, but don’t let its size fool you—some pretty big names have roots right here. From movie stars ...

In June, Larry Jointer made history by becoming the first Black mayor of Brookhaven, defeating Republican incumbent Joe Cox.

Special to Wesson News Kim Whittington and Jessica Breazeale, Wesson residents and health advocates, participated in the recent B.E. S.A.F.E. (Sexual Awareness for Everyone) Summit at the University ...

By: Annie Oeth, UMMC Communications  Rising cases of pertussis nationally and statewide serve as a reminder to parents to ...

Wesson News Recalling the Biblical story of David and Goliath in which David, as a young shepherd boy, defeated the mighty ...

Special to Wesson News The American Legion Drane Prine Post Unit 79 sent four young ladies from Copiah County the state ...

Anyone looking for a way to get in on the ground floor of Amazon Web Services data centers career opportunities can start with a four-week paid training program at Hinds Community College’s Jackson ...

By Misty Strieff Prine “You’re seeking validation from a world that crucified a perfect man.” – UnknownWow. If this doesn’t stop you in your tracks, you better do some soul searching my dear friends.

Online volunteer registration opens today for the 82nd National Folk Festival, a FREE, three-day event, launching in downtown Jackson, November 7-9, 2025. This year marks the first of the festival’s ...