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Fine Arts Club announces Youth Art Contest winners

The Fine Arts Club of Waynesboro recently completed its Annual Youth Art Contest and announced its winners.A total of nine pieces of artwork from...

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...

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February 26, 2026

Public Notices 03-05-26

FREE TO GOOD HOME: 5 kittens. In Waynesboro. Call 769-294-6527.NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE'S SALESTATE OF MISSISSIPPICOUNTY OF WAYNEWHEREAS, default has occurred in the...

Public Notices 02-26-26

February 25, 2026

FREE TO GOOD HOME: 5 kittens. In Waynesboro. Call 769-294-6527.ODDS & ODDERNew Thrift Store in Shubuta177 Eucutta StreetAcross from City HallSaturday 8 a.m. until...

Fine Arts Club announces Youth Art Contest winners

The Fine Arts Club of Waynesboro recently completed its Annual Youth Art Contest and announced its winners.A total of nine pieces of artwork from...

DAR Women's Moment 03-05-26

The Chickasawhay Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution are celebration National Women's Month by highlighting some of the women who were part of the American...

Community Calendar 03-05-26

March 9-11Altair M.B. Church Spring RevivalAltair Missionary Baptist Church will host Spring Revival services starting at 7:30 p.m. nightly March 9-11. Speakers for the...

Obituaries 03-05-26

DAVID PAUL "CANDY CANE" BROWNLEENov. 25, 1974-March 1, 2026Graveside services for David Paul "Candy Cane" Brownell, 51, of Vossburg, will be at 2 p.m. on Friday, March 6,...

Obituaries 02-26-26

February 25, 2026

VIVIAN J. "BILLIE" STADALISFeb. 16, 2026Funeral services for Vivian J. "Bille" Stadalis, 92, a native and resident of Wayne County, were conducted on Saturday, Feb. 21,...

Submitted | The Wayne County NewsKennedy Davis, the daughter of Wayne County natives Kendrick and Latoya Davis, recently won the youth for the Year...

WCHS seeking scholarship, awards information

Administrators at Wayne County High School are asking any organizations or businesses offering scholarships to local students to let them know.Officials are needing...

Living Wax Museum

Submitted | The Wayne County NewsLast week, Waynesboro Riverview hosted its Annual Black History Wax Museum, where students in Mimi Davis's history...

Lady War Eagles split pair of games; have weekend contests cancelled

Wayne County High School's softball team split a pair of games and saw two Saturday games cancelled during the past week.The Lady War Eagles beat Seminary, 13-10, but fell...

War Eagles go 2-1 during week

Wayne County High School's baseball team picked up a pair of wins sandwiched around a loss during last week's action.The War Eagles beat Washington County (Ala.), 1-0,...

Jaguars rattle off three wins during week

Wayne Academy's Jaguars rattled off three wins against only one loss during a busy weekend of action.The Jaguars started things off with a 6-2 win over Coosa Valley...

Quit Smoking and Show Your Heart Some Love; MSDH Can Help

As the Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) spread awareness of cardiovascular health during American Heart Month, the Office of Adult Health also stressed the...

MHV warns residents to protect information

By Lanette CrockerWayne County MHVThis week is National Consumer Protection Week, which focuses on talking about frauds, scams and consumer rights.How many of you know...

Staying In Our Lanes

This is my 47th year in the newspaper business — and 47th year of covering high school athletics — and I can honestly say I've never seen a situation like we have in Wayne...

Wayne County News

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...

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