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    Lady War Eagles top Vancleave, 62-27

    By Paul KeaneThe Wayne County NewsVANCLEAVE — The Lady War Eagles of WCHS overcame some cold...

    Lady War Eagles top Vancleave, 62-27
    By Paul KeaneThe Wayne County NewsVANCLEAVE — The Lady War Eagles of WCHS overcame some cold...

    War Eagles use late free throws to hold off Van...

    By Paul KeaneThe Wayne County NewsVANCLEAVE — Second-half defensive pressure allowed Wayne County...

    War Eagles use late free throws to hold off Van...
    By Paul KeaneThe Wayne County NewsVANCLEAVE — Second-half defensive pressure allowed Wayne County...

    Pitts Honored During Senior Night

    Doris Keane | The Wayne County NewsBefore the start of Thursday night's girls basketball game,...

    Pitts Honored During Senior Night
    Doris Keane | The Wayne County NewsBefore the start of Thursday night's girls basketball game,...

    Lady Jaguars close out regular season with trip...

    By Paul KeaneThe Wayne County NewsWayne Academy's varsity girls basketball team hit 11-of-16 free...

    Lady Jaguars close out regular season with trip...
    By Paul KeaneThe Wayne County NewsWayne Academy's varsity girls basketball team hit 11-of-16 free...

    Jaguars close season with tough loss to Cougars

    By Paul KeaneThe Wayne County NewsWayne Academy's Jaguars fought hard and valiantly, but fell,...

    Jaguars close season with tough loss to Cougars
    By Paul KeaneThe Wayne County NewsWayne Academy's Jaguars fought hard and valiantly, but fell,...

    Lady Panthers see dream season cut short by wea...

    Wayne Academy's Lady Jaguars opened play in the Class 3A South Regional Basketball Tournament...

    Lady Panthers see dream season cut short by wea...
    Wayne Academy's Lady Jaguars opened play in the Class 3A South Regional Basketball Tournament...
    Submitted | The Wayne County News
Wayne County MHV Chairwoman Ashlea Hickmon is shown here delivering 
warming bags to Waynesboro Police Chief Abraham McKenzie. Local police 
officers will have these bags to give to homeless individuals and others 
who need help staying warm during bitterly cold days and nights.

    MHV donates warming bags to WPD, WCSO

    During its January meeting, Wayne County Mississippi Homemaker Volunteers (MHV) members assembled...

    MHV donates warming bags to WPD, WCSO
    During its January meeting, Wayne County Mississippi Homemaker Volunteers (MHV) members assembled...

    Hathorn retirement accepted by School Board

    By Paul KeaneThe Wayne County NewsFor 39 years, teaching, coaching and serving as an...

    Hathorn retirement accepted by School Board
    By Paul KeaneThe Wayne County NewsFor 39 years, teaching, coaching and serving as an...
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    Supervisors talk trash, gas smell in neighborhoods
    February 3, 2026
    By Paul KeaneThe Wayne County NewsA little trash talking took place during Monday's regular meeting of the Wayne County Board of Supervisors.John Gunn met with the Board...
    Lady War Eagles top Vancleave, 62-27
    February 3, 2026
    By Paul KeaneThe Wayne County NewsVANCLEAVE — The Lady War Eagles of WCHS overcame some cold shooting early, using defensive pressure to shut out...
    War Eagles use late free throws to hold off Vancleave
    February 3, 2026
    By Paul KeaneThe Wayne County NewsVANCLEAVE — Second-half defensive pressure allowed Wayne County to slowly pull away from a scrappy Vancleave...
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    Public Notices 02-05-26
    February 3, 2026
    ABANDONED VEHICLE2012 Jeep Wrangler, VIN#1C4BJWEG6CL108365, Cost $3,545 to be sold for charges on Friday, Feb. 6, 2026 at 9 a.m. at Certified Wrecker, 306 Mississippi...
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    January 27, 2026
    ABANDONED VEHICLE2012 Jeep Wrangler, VIN#1C4BJWEG6CL108365, Cost $3,545 to be sold for charges on Friday, Feb. 6, 2026 at 9 a.m. at Certified Wrecker, 306 Mississippi...
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    Submitted | The Wayne County News
Wayne County MHV Chairwoman Ashlea Hickmon is shown here delivering 
warming bags to Waynesboro Police Chief Abraham McKenzie. Local police 
officers will have these bags to give to homeless individuals and others 
who need help staying warm during bitterly cold days and nights. MHV donates warming bags to WPD, WCSO
    February 3, 2026
    During its January meeting, Wayne County Mississippi Homemaker Volunteers (MHV) members assembled warming bags that included a small blanket,...
    DAR Black History Moment
    February 3, 2026
    In recognition of Black History Month, the Chickasawhay Chapter Mississippi Society Daughters of the American Revolution would like to honor some of the African-American...
    Community Calendar 02-05-26
    February 3, 2026
    Friday, Feb. 6Red Wear Day at Outreach Health ServicesOutreach Health Services, located at 130 N. High St. in Shubuta, will host a National Wear Red Day from 12-3 p.m. on...
    Obituaries
    Obituaries 02-05-26
    February 3, 2026
    LUTHER HAROLD WALLEYMay 20, 1934-Feb. 2, 2026Graveside services for Luther Harold Walley, 91, of Waynesboro, will be at 12 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 5, 2026 from Serenity...
    Obituaries 01-29-26
    January 27, 2026
    ROSIE ARRINGTON-ELLISMarch 25, 1941-Jan. 22, 2026Funeral services for Rosie Arrington-Ellis, 84, of Waynesboro and formerly of Shubuta, will be at 1 p.m. on Friday, Jan....
    School News
    Hathorn retirement accepted by School Board
    February 3, 2026
    By Paul KeaneThe Wayne County NewsFor 39 years, teaching, coaching and serving as an administrator has been a family affair — literally and...
    Way Out There In Space
    February 3, 2026
    Submitted | The Wayne County NewsMaddie Hutcherson, a fifth grade student at Clara School, completed a solar system for science class.
    Clara Students of Month
    February 3, 2026
    Submitted | The Wayne County NewsThese students at Clara School were recently honored as Students of the Month for January after they exhibited the...
    Sports
    War Eagles, Lady War Eagles ready to get seasons started
    February 3, 2026
    Wayne County High School's baseball and softball teams get their seasons started Saturday with games in various jamborees.The War Eagles will compete in the Jones College...
    Lady War Eagles top Vancleave, 62-27
    February 3, 2026
    By Paul KeaneThe Wayne County NewsVANCLEAVE — The Lady War Eagles of WCHS overcame some cold shooting early, using defensive pressure to shut out...
    War Eagles use late free throws to hold off Vancleave
    February 3, 2026
    By Paul KeaneThe Wayne County NewsVANCLEAVE — Second-half defensive pressure allowed Wayne County to slowly pull away from a scrappy Vancleave...
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    Letter to the Editor — Supporting Teachers Is Supporting Students
    February 3, 2026
    Dear Editor,As the superintendent search continues, one truth should remain front and center — a superintendent's decisions directly affect teachers, and teachers directly...
    Letter to Editor — Early Literacy Non-Negotiable
    January 27, 2026
    Dear Editor,As the superintendent search moves forward, one priority should be absolutely clear — early literacy must be non-negotiable.Reading is the foundation for all...
    Wayne County News
    Supervisors talk trash, gas smell in neighborhoods
    February 3, 2026
    By Paul KeaneThe Wayne County NewsA little trash talking took place during Monday's regular meeting of the Wayne County Board of Supervisors.John Gunn met with the Board...
    Issue of sleeping deputy addresses when it was videoed in mid-2025
    February 3, 2026
    By Paul KeaneThe Wayne County NewsA video being circulated online involving a sheriff's deputy sleeping on the job was addressed when it originally happened, according...
    Bonner says WCSD in violation of Open Records Act
    February 3, 2026
    An open records request by a local resident could be referred to the Mississippi Ethics Commission.Local resident Annita Bonner provided this newspaper with her "Notice...
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