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Copiah County Delta State grad publishes paper with mentor - Daily Leader

Hazlehurst, Mississippi · Hazlehurst

Copiah County Delta State grad publishes paper with mentor - Daily Leader

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Recent Delta State University graduate Alexis Hartley, of Hazlehurst, has published a collaborative research paper in the Journal of Chemical Education along with DSU biochemistry associate professor Christopher Jurgenson. Titled “Combining Predicted, Calculated, and Hands-On NMR Spectra to Enhance Instruction of Molecular Structure in Organic Chemistry,” the paper will appear in the journal’s July 2025 edition. The publication represents a sig…Read Article

Virginia Terry Neal Fisher - Daily Leader

Crystal Springs · Crystal Springs

Virginia Terry Neal Fisher - Daily Leader

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Brookhaven, Mississippi Virginia Terry Neal Fisher, born April 13, 1949, passed away peacefully on June 10, 2025, in Brookhaven, Mississippi. She was a devoted wife, loving mother and stepmother, cherished grandmother and great‑grandmother, beloved sister and aunt, and a faithful friend to many. She is survived by her loving husband, William Larry Fisher; her sons, Ricky Wright (Dwana) and Brook Wright; and her stepdaughters, Angie Fisher Warren…Read Article

Cybersecurity program starts at Co-Lin

Wesson · Wesson

Cybersecurity program starts at Co-Lin

Special to Wesson News Co-Lin is launching a cybersecurity program at its Simpson County Center. Beginning in the Fall 2025 semester, it marks a significant step forward in preparing students for careers in one of the fastest-growing and most in-demand fields in today’s job market. The new program will provide students with the skills and knowledge needed to protect and secure digital systems in a constantly evolving technological landscape. St…Read Article

MDEQ expands water contact advisory for Pearl River

The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality is expanding a water contact advisory for a portion of the Pearl River following a significant sewer line break reported by Jackson Water near Hanging Moss Creek in Jackson. Initial sampling results show elevated bacteria levels in the river downstream of the break, with elevated levels detected as far south as the Rockport community. The expanded advisory extends from the Swinging Bridge near …Crystal Springs · Crystal Springs See the Story

Co-Lin brings NJCAA softball trophy back to Wesson

Special to Wesson News Two years after winning the national junior college world series, the Co-Lin softball is again taking the NJCAA trophy back to Wesson.The team entered the final day of the NJCAA Division II National Tournament knowing they needed one win to take home their second national championship in the last three years as they faced off against MACCC foe Jones. The Bobcats and Lady Wolves needed two games to decide a winner as the Bo…Wesson · Wesson Read Article

Dance recital honors Nena Smith

Special to Wesson NewsNSSD owner and operator, Nena Smith of Wesson, was honored at the recent inauguraldance recital for Precision Dance Company. Smith recently sold her dance studio whichwas renamed.Alumni dancers secretly choreographed a routine featuring each dancer decade with its own special mini dance. Five decades performed while Smith sat on the front row for the first time as a spectator. She watched her dancers perform for her.The gro…Wesson · Wesson Read Article

Hazlehurst PD issues felony warrant for ‘dangerous individual’

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Curing boredom & fighting trafficking

Special to Wesson News Christy Shaw settled in Wesson in 2008 after marrying the Mayor of the town, and its lady has become known among local shoppers as a source of deals and gifts since 2013 when she started doing yard sales with her mother, which evolved into a store they operate together on Highway 51 downtown. She served eight years in the military, another seven as a paramedic and, along the way, was a volunt…Wesson · Wesson Read Article

Landslides in Wesson elections

Special to Wesson News Mayor Alton Shaw Alderman-At-Large Stanley Martin Incumbent Mayor Alton Shaw and Alderman-at-Large candidate Stanley Martin won sweeping victories in Wesson municipal elections last week.Shaw won 65 percent of the vote in defeating his challenger, Teri Bath, and Martin captured 56 percent of the vote in a three-person race against Cathy Stroud and Chad Sills.In the election, voters also retWesson · Wesson Read Article

“Words of affirmations matter. Some people never hear them. Be that person that give hands them out freely!”

By Misty Strieff Prine“Each of us has lived through some devastation, some loneliness, some weathersuperstorm or spiritual superstorm. When we look at each other we must say, I understand. I understand how you feel because I have been there myself. We must support each other because each of us is more alike than we are unalike.” – Maya AngelouI was talking to someone the other day, someone I now consider one of my dearest friends although we don…Wesson · Wesson Read Article

Mary Ann Harper McNeill

Mary Ann Harper McNeill, 96, a resident of Crystal Springs, passed away peacefully on June 1, 2025, at Pine Crest Guest Home in Hazlehurst. Services will be held at a later date. Mrs. McNeill was born on Feb. 27, 1929, to Grover Cleveland Harper and Mamie Eva Elam Harper. She was married to Howell Neil McNeill. She enjoyed many things in life, but spending time with her family and friends was among her favorite things to do. She will be missed b…Crystal Springs · Crystal Springs Read Article