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From the Sidelines by Dale McKee 07-03-25

The top story in Mississippi sports last week was the loss of USM's beloved women's basketball coach Joye-Lee McNelis, who died on Tuesday, June 24. McNelis was battling...

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Calise Wood on the horse she rode while winning multiple awards at the
State 4-H Horse Show. She also qualified for Regionals in Perry, Ga.

4-Hers bring home awards from state horse competition

Three members of Wayne County 4-H recently competed in the State 4-H Horse Show, bringing home numerous awards.Charlie Walters finished first in...

From the Sidelines by Dale McKee 06-26-25

The ESPN computer has generated total wins for several of the major college football conferences for the upcoming season. The SEC predictions have Texas and Georgia each...

Submitted | The Wayne County NewsWilliam Jones was fishing on the Chickasawhay River with Charles Rigney, Jr., Friday when he snagged this 30-pound...

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Beat Four cheerleaders who attended the recent UCA Camp at the
University of Southern Mississippi included (front row, left to right)
Addison Hudson, Peyton Gandy, Alubrie Brewer, Kaydence McCarty and
Brenli Boshell; (back row, left to right) Karrie Odom, Emily Pitts,
Lorianna Hutchinson, Trinity Swindle and Maelee Sumrall. Not pictured is
Journey Cunningham.

Beat Four cheerleaders bring home multiple UCA Camp awards

Led by Danielle Holland and Kassie Ford, the Beat Four Cheerleading Squad brought home a number of top honors during a recent UCA Cheer Camp at the...

For The Pure Love Of The Game

By Paul KeaneFor the month of June, I've had the privilege of watching — not covering or doing stories and taking photos — a special-needs baseball league. Teams faced each...

Myers earns gold during football championship in Greece

Submitted | The Wayne County NewsWayne County native Quasi Myers came home with a gold medal after the USA Team he was playing on won the USA...

From the Sidelines by Dale McKee 06-19-25

The New Orleans Saints signed Clinton native Cam Akers to a one-year contract this past weekend. Akers, 26, who led Clinton to the MHSAA Class 6A football championship in...

Rays signs to play at MGCCC

By Paul KeaneThe Wayne County NewsJa-Marquise Ray will be continuing his football career after he signed a letter of intent to play at Mississippi...

Hodo earns CSCA All-District honor

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — Waynesboro native Will Hodo — a first baseman on the University of Alabama baseball team — has been named to the College Sports Communicator's Academy...

From the Sidelines by Dale McKee 06-12-25

Athlon Sports College Football Preview magazine hit the newsstands last week. Nothing but college football features for 192 pages for the bargain price of $17.99 plus...

From the Sidelines by Dale McKee 06-05-25

The college baseball season ended for all our teams this past week. Mississippi State fell on Sunday night while on Monday night Ole Miss and USM both dropped one run...

From the Sidelines by Dale McKee 05-29-25

We knew that all our state colleges could play baseball with the best of them. The NCAA also recognized this as its awarded regional hosting spots to both Ole Miss and...

All-State Honor

Paul Keane | The Wayne County NewsWayne County High School's Brayson Graham was named to the Mississippi Association of Coaches Class 5A All-State...

Wild Game Supper

Submitted | The Wayne County NewsThere was plenty of food, fellowship and fun during the recent Wild Game Supper hosted by Calvary Baptist Church.

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