American Legion Post 79

10/12/2026

Tickets will be available on Saturday at the Wesson Flea Market. Come by and visit the American Legion Post 79 booth.

While there, ask one of us about the American Legion.

Bobby Thornton
Commander, Drane-Prine Post 79
Wesson, MS

09/30/2026

Kamario Taylor is your SEC LEADER in passing touchdowns with 14 TD passes through four games! 🐶🔔

14 touchdowns. Just 2 interceptions.

And look at the gap — the next closest quarterback has 11.

K1 has been slinging it all over the field, and now Alabama comes to Starkville. 👀

Keep letting No. 1 cook. 🔥

09/29/2026

If you are a Veteran, you should join your local American Legion Post in your area. Be part of the Brotherhood and help other Veterans and their Families.

Bobby Thornton

08/29/2026

So sad to announce the passing of one of our American Legion Drane-Prine Post 79, Wesson, MS Members. Ron Bath transferred to Post Everlasting in the early hours this morning.

Please continue to Pray for Teri and the Family!

Bobby Thornton
Commander

08/12/2026

Come by and pick up during the day next week.

🇺🇸 HONORING THOSE WHO SERVED 🇺🇸

SOCKS FOR HEROES

invites our local Veterans & Military Service Members to a

PANTRY GIVEAWAY

AUGUST 18 • 1–5 PM
American Legion Post 79
1014 Main St. • Wesson, MS 39191

Pantry & grocery items and personal hygiene essentials will be available free of charge.

First come, first served • While supplies last

Please bring a military ID or other proof of military service.

🇺🇸 You served our country. It’s our honor to serve you.

For more information:
Cathy Stroud, Socks for Heroes President
601-695-4140

05/13/2026

‼️Purvis Tornado Relief Fundraiser ‼️

We are beyond blessed to announce that we have collaborated with various local businesses to put on a Community Fundraiser Event for the victims of the recent tornado here in Purvis. This will be a great event to attend for families, kids, and adults.

Please join us on May 19th for a fun-filled day in support of families who have suffered great loss. We think this is a great way to allow the community of Purvis to reset, breathe, and continue to bond.

A peek at what will be available:
🍧Snow Cones
🍋 Fresh Squeezed Lemonade
🏞️Craft Vendors
🎨 Face Painting
🍬 Cotton Candy
🌸Bounce Houses
🎸Live Music
🍺 Drinks
🎯Assistance & resources for those affected
🍲 Meals made in collaboration with Petunia’s BBQ, Newt’s Catfish, Seafood, and Steaks, and Cuevas Fish House.

There will be many resources available on site for those affected. All proceeds will be dispersed to local families in need. We are looking forward to this fun filled day.

💰 If you cannot make it, we have a simple way to donate to the cause online:

https://www.givesendgo.com/purvis-strong?utm_source=share

Thank you all for the continued support for our community!💜💛💜💛

05/01/2026

See location change.

04/15/2026

Calling all Veterans! Come join us at American Legion Post 79 and be a part of a great organization.

We meet on Wednesday Mornings for Coffee from 0700 — 0930.

Our Monthly Post, Auxiliary and Squadron Meetings are on the 3rd Tuesday at 1830 (6:30 PM).

FOR GOD AND COUNTRY! 🇺🇸

Bobby Thornton
Commander
TAL Drane-Prine Post 79
Wesson, MS