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Extension Service hosting lawn maintenance program Aug. 19

Wayne County's Extension Service will host a "Sustainable Home Lawn Maintenance" program starting at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 19.The event will be at the Extension Office...

Kiwanis Club collecting cleaning supplies for schools

The Kiwanis Club of Waynesboro is stepping up to make sure local classrooms are not only well-stocked with school supplies but are also clean and healthy.The local club has...

Jail Docket 08-07-25

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 local surgeon dies at 88

A stalwart of the local medical community, Dr. William Daniel Young, died on Friday. He was 88.Funeral services were conducted on Tuesday from...

Residents urged to download, utilize Crimestoppers app

Wayne County's Crimestoppers organization has launching an online service to allow the public to submit secure and anonymous tips about criminal...

WCSO investigating body found in Buckatunna

By Paul KeaneThe Wayne County NewsInvestigators with the Wayne County Sheriff's Office are investigating the discovery of a body in Buckatunna Tuesday night.Sheriff' Jerry...

And We're Off ...

Paul Keane | The Wayne County NewsAnd We're Off ...Wayne Academy's softball team and Wayne County High School's volleyball squad both kicked off...

Senate District 42 special election Tuesday

Wayne County Circuit Clerk Kathryn Revette is gearing up for Tuesday's special election for the District 42 seat in the Mississippi Senate, with absentee voting ending on...

Supervisors approve shortfall note to help finish fiscal year

By Paul KeaneThe Wayne County NewsOn Thursday, Wayne County's Board of Supervisors approved a resolution to take out a shortfall loan in order to help cover expenses for...

School Board covers flurry of back-to-school items

By Doris KeaneThe Wayne County NewsWayne County's Board of Education was given an update on the flurry of activities taking place before the start of school during last...

Library of Congress Meeting

Submitted | The Wayne County NewsOn July 18, Waynesboro-Wayne County Library Director Patsy C. Brewer and Cataloger Tony Wright attended a Library...

Jail Docket 07-31-25

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...

Mother still looking for answers six months later

By Paul KeaneThe Wayne County NewsThe mother of a missing teenager is still looking for answers six months after his disappearance.Shae Gandy is...

Submitted | The Wayne County NewsRoughly 50 local youth were presented with $30 gift cards to help purchase school supplies and other items to get...

Paul Keane | The Wayne County News
Cassidy Hall (left) was introduced as the new 4-H Agent for the Wayne
County Extension Service. She is pictured here with Extension Agent
Curtis Jones (right).

Hall new 4-H Agent

By Paul KeaneThe Wayne County NewsCassidy Hall has been named the new 4-H Agent for the Wayne County Extension Service.Hall, who was Cassidy...