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Paul Keane | The Wayne County News
During Monday morning's meeting of the Wayne County Board of
Supervisors, members of the Chickasawhay Chapter Daughters of the
American Revolution presented an "America 250th" flag to the Board. The
flag is expected to be flown throughout the year as the country
celebrates the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of
Independence.

Supervisors agree to support city, PHWD projects

By Paul KeaneThe Wayne County NewsWayne County's Board of Supervisors approved a pair of resolutions to support the efforts of two other entities...

New stethoscope can detect potential problems earlier

By Paul KeaneThe Wayne County NewsA physician at Wayne General Hospital is part of a study regarding a new stethoscope that utilizes artificial...

WCHS graduation rate at 94.5%

By Paul KeaneThe Wayne County NewsDuring Thursday's meeting of the Wayne County School Board, it was announced that Wayne County High School's graduation rate — at...

Cooley Miss Hospitality; Clay Little Miss

By Paul KeaneThe Wayne County NewsLily Cooley is Wayne County's new Miss Hospitality, and she has chosen Caroline Clay as her Little Miss...

Jail Docket 03-05-26

People listed in the Jail Docket at the Wayne County Adult Detention Center have only been charged. All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of...

Longtime WGH Administrator Hemeter dies at 88

Longtime Wayne General Hospital Administrator Franklin Donald Hemeter, Sr., died on Tuesday, Feb. 24 at the age of 88.Often credited with building...

Head coach decision stalled twice

By Paul KeaneThe Wayne County NewsThere is still no head football coach at Wayne County High School after two meetings to make the decision apparently ended in...

Voters heading to polls Tuesday for primary elections

Voters will head to the polls Tuesday to decide which candidates will advance to the November General Election.Candidates on both the Democrat and Republican sides will be...

FREE VIDEO — War Eagles head to Final Four; Lady War Eagles fall

https://youtu.be/VdhjxmP2MsgClick on the screen or link above to watch video and interviews from Saturday's Class 5A basketball quarterfinals where...

Free Content — War Eagles in Final Four

The War Eagles are heading to the Big House! The WCHS boys basketball team overcame a 14 point deficit with a 30-9 run in the final 9:05 to beat...

FREE CONTENT — School Board tables decision on football coach; sets...

February 27, 2026

By Paul KeaneThe Wayne County NewsAfter allowing two people to speak after being denied earlier in the week and an executive/closed session that...

Library hosting Read Across America Day event Monday

February 26, 2026

In honor of Dr. Seuss' birthday, the Waynesboro-Wayne County Library will host a special Read Across America Day event on Monday.The event will run...

Sheriff's Department nabs suspects on Jones County Wanted List

February 25, 2026

From Press ReportsDeputies with the Wayne County Sheriff's Department on Saturday arrested a woman who was on the Wanted List with the Jones County...

Jail Docket 02-26-26

February 25, 2026

People listed in the Jail Docket at the Wayne County Adult Detention Center have only been charged. All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of...

Portion of Hwy. 45 to be closed for drainage repairs

February 25, 2026

The Mississippi Department of Transportation closed U.S. Highway 45 South from State Route 57 to State Route 42 on Monday, saying the road would be closed temporarily for...

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