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Election workers sort the paper ballots to prepare them for counting during Tuesday night's Ward 1 primary election.

Cochran wins Ward 1 Democratic primary race

By Paul KeaneThe Wayne County NewsIncumbent Tim Cochran defeated challenger Marvin Chapman in Tuesday night's primary for the Democratic spot in...

Whistle Stop Festival Vendor List, Map

The following are a list of vendors and their booth location for Saturday's Whistle Stop Festival:STATION STREET VENDORSAthletic Locker SideBooth...

Annual Whistle Stop Festival Saturday

By Paul KeaneThe Wayne County NewsPatrons will be able to browse 128 booths during the Annual Whistle Stop Festival scheduled for Saturday in...

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Public Notices 04-03-25

IN THE CHANCERY COURT FOR WAYNE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPIDAVID C. HARDIN and LORI B. HARDIN, PETITIONERSVERSUSKIMBERLY GRAHAM MENDOZA and BYRON OTONEIL CHUC, RESPONDENTSCAUSE NO....

Public Notices 03-27-25

IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF WAYNE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPIIN THE MATTER OF THE CUSTODY OF RAJ, a male minor childTRACY M. LEVERETTE, Maternal Grandmother and Next Friend of...

Submitted | The Wayne County NewsMembers of Rock Solid Youth Education Foundation, Inc., served hot meals to more than 200 Wayne County residents...

Health Fair set for April 11

A free Health Fair will be hosted from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Friday, April 11 at the Waynesboro-Wayne County Library.Hosted by the Library, Wayne County Extension Service...

Gray-McDonald Honored

Submitted | The Wayne County NewsVera Gray-McDonald received the Service Award during the Mississippi National Baptist Convention Gala in Biloxi...

Obituaries 04-03-25

WOODROW "WOODY" STRICKLANDJuly 5, 1960-March 29, 2025Funeral services for Woodrow "Woody" Strickland, 64, of Laurel, were conducted on Tuesday, April 1, 2025 from the...

Obituaries 03-27-25

JEANETTE STREETDec. 12, 1937-March 23, 2025Funeral services for Jeanette Street, 87, of Waynesboro, will be at 11 a.m. on Thursday, March 27, 2025 from the chapel of...

W.A. performing Little Mermaid, Jr. April 11-13

Wayne Academy will be the site for performances of "The Little Mermaid, Jr.," April 11-13.Students have been preparing for the production since coming back from Christmas...

Sometimes, School is a Zoo

Submitted | The Wayne County NewsThe Hattiesburg Zoo visited Pre-K and Kindergarten students last week. Students learned about a variety of animals...

Tigers of Month

Submitted | The Wayne County NewsThese students at Beat Four School were chosen as Tigers of the Month for March. They are honored for their...

Lady War Eagles rout Laurel in one-hour doubleheader

By Paul KeaneThe Wayne County NewsThe Lady War Eagles of WCHS ran away with a pair of district games and dropped a tough non-district contest...

War Eagles crush Laurel three times

By Paul KeaneThe Wayne County NewsWayne County High School's baseball team rolled through a three-game series against Laurel to all but officially...

Jags take one of three from Lamar School

The Jaguars of Wayne Academy won the first game of a three-game series against Lamar School, then dropped the next two against the Raiders...

Be Sure And Support Whistle Stop Saturday

Spring is always a busy time of year here in Wayne County. Sporting events, Opening Day for youth baseball and softball, proms, graduation and so many other events and...

LETTER — First Responder Training Investment Strengthens Safety

Dear Editor,As first responders, we know that preparation saves lives. That's why we are thrilled to see ExxonMobil stepping up to support advanced emergency training in...

CIA Director Invites DOGE To Visit

Jeff Childers writes a daily newsletter titled Coffee & Covid on substack.com in which he opines on the news of the day. Childers is a lawyer...

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Jacob Williams promoted to City Fire Chief, effective April 25

By Paul KeaneThe Wayne County NewsDuring Tuesday night's meeting of the Waynesboro Board of Aldermen, Jacob Williams was officially promoted to Fire Chief, with first day...

Election workers sort the paper ballots to prepare them for counting during Tuesday night's Ward 1 primary election.

Cochran wins Ward 1 Democratic primary race

By Paul KeaneThe Wayne County NewsIncumbent Tim Cochran defeated challenger Marvin Chapman in Tuesday night's primary for the Democratic spot in...

Whistle Stop Festival Vendor List, Map

The following are a list of vendors and their booth location for Saturday's Whistle Stop Festival:STATION STREET VENDORSAthletic Locker SideBooth...

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