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Waynesboro Commission Appoints Jeff Howell To Fill Father’s Seat
The December 22 regular session of the Waynesboro City Commission was cast in sadness following the passing of Mayor Loyd Howell a week earlier.
Mayor Howell, committed to his role in helping the city progress, had participated in the December 8 commission session by conference call from his hospital bed.
As a first order of business, Vice Mayor Jimmy Turnbow was asked to step up to the mayor’s seat to fill the vacancy created by Mayor Howell’s death. Read More | Post Comment
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A Look Back At ‘08
Tomorrow we will step into the final year in the first decade of the third millennium. In other words, we will travel from Wednesday to Thursday, a trip that will take just a micro-second.
But when we make that step, a full year will have expired in this new Twenty-first Century. So we thought it might be good to reflect back on what has happened over the course of that year. Read More | Post Comment
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E-911 Working To Provide Code RED System
By the end of January, Way-ne Countians could well have the most sophisticated early warning system available protecting the county from severe weather events.
The E-911 Emergency District is working with all local government entities in Wayne County to provide the CodeRED Weather Warning system to all citizens throughout the county, a system that will provide immediate warnings to individuals, families and businesses directly in the path of a severe weather event. Read More | Post Comment
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“Just Trying To Get There”
On a blistery cold winter day in mid-December, a sight out of the 1800’s past rode into Waynesboro. John Wayne Haynes heard the Greeley cry and decided to go West. He was on his way to New Mexico from Michigan when he passed through Wayne County. Read More | Post Comment
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Unemployment Remains Unchanged For November
Unemployment figures released this week by the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development show unemployment in Wayne County unchanged from October to November, with 9.6 percent of the local work force unemployed.
But remarkably, the November report does show Wayne County falling out of the state’s top ten in unemployment. Read More | Post Comment
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Maury Regional Offers Free Luncheon Program
The Maury Regional Women’s Center will be hosting a free luncheon program titled Women Helping Women on Wednesday, January 14, at noon in the Auxiliary Conference Room at Maury Regional Medical Center.
Dr. Rodney Poling, a board certified psychiatrist on the medical staff at Maury Regional Medical Center, will discuss depression. Read More | Post Comment
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Wayne Family History Craft Fair Saturday, July 11
The Annual Wayne County Family History and Craft Fair has been set for Saturday, July 11, from 9 A.M. to 1 P.M. at Wayne County High School, 707 South Main St. in Waynesboro.
If you have roots in Wayne County, this event could provide you with the information you have been looking for about your family or with new information you didn’t know about! Please make your travel plans to attend this summer. Read More | Post Comment
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Fantasy In Lights Wows Peoples Bank VItoP Club
Christmas is such a special time, and the traditions of music and lights mixed with food and fellowship emphasize the joy of the season. Peoples Bank VItoP Club and guests opted for a southern holiday treat this year. After lots of homemade goodies provided by Peoples Bank hostess, Carla Rich, the motorcoach pulled into Warm Springs, GA, for lunch and browsing the courtyard of quaint little shops. Read More | Post Comment
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The children enjoyed gathering around Santa for a group picture. |
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Ovilla Fire Hall And Community Ctr. Sponsors “Breakfast With Santa”
Ovilla Fire Hall and Community Center presented “Breakfast With Santa” on December 13th to the excitement and pleasure of young and old. Seeing Santa arrive on the fire truck, with siren blowing, through the eyes of the children was enough to bring tears to the eyes of all the adults. Looking in to the eyes of the children, they could relive the magic and wonderment that somewhere in their grown up lives they lose. Read More | Post Comment
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PACS Implementation Provides Electronic Imaging Wayne Medical
Wayne Medical Center (WMC) recently made a technology upgrade that brings improved care and greater convenience to patients, according to CEO Mike Sears. The Picture Archival Communications System (PACS) will be used for CT, MRI, ultrasound and diagnostic (CR) images that previously were printed on film. Physicians will now have immediate access to these critical diagnostic tools via computer in many physician offices and at workstations located in radiology areas and the Emergency Department. Read More | Post Comment
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Evans - Pearson To Wed January 24
Dwight and Teresa Evans of Waynesboro are pleased to announce the forthcoming marriage of their daughter, Beckie Lee Evans to Lee Colby Pearson, son of Van and Sheila Pearson of Amory, Mississippi.
Beckie Lee is the granddaughter of Roberta Evans Polk of Clifton and the late JE Evans and the late Gaynes and Clora Belle Rich. Read More | Post Comment
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MAKE THOSE 2009 NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTIONS
As we close out 2008, all of us seem to be making resolutions and having wishes for 2009. My first resolution will be to not participate in the current recession. I will not let the 24-hour news media get me down and will continue with life as I have for the last 60 years, and that is to just take one day at a time. When you get a little down in the mouth, just remember the dog that caught the duck and start spitting out feathers. I also wish our new president the best, as well as our country. Read More | Post Comment
By Pettus L. Read |
It’s Time To Get Organized
Clutter has a funny way of sneaking up on a person. One minute your desk or countertop is free of papers, and the next time you look you have a pile of items worthy of the recycling pail.
Keeping your home or office organized is a task that involves year-round dedication. However, some people forget to keep up the cleaning streak and find clutter creeps in. Read More | Post Comment
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A Good Way To Put Farmers Out Of Business
Several years ago I heard a story about a young soul-winning city preacher who tried to convert a cantankerous old farmer. I have told it many times and with current happenings going on in our country’s political scene, I think it sort of applies to some of the confusion we are seeing coming from our government.
It is told that a young preacher came upon a farmer working in his field. Being concerned about the farmer’s soul, the preacher asked the man,”Are you laboring in the vineyard of the Lord, my good man?” Read More | Post Comment
By Pettus L. Read |
New Year’s Cultural Trivia
Every January we traditionally ring in the new year with fanfare, parties and resolutions. However, many cultures and religions throughout time have celebrated the new year in different ways and at various times during the year. Read More | Post Comment
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SIX GROUPS – ONE ROOF, AND MORE
The First Annual Tennessee Horticultural Expo is the inaugural meeting of six groups under one roof. For 2009, the Expo is one of the first events that can help farmers who are trying to enter special markets.
As for the groups at the Expo, here is a quick look at what of some of them do. Read More | Post Comment
Kenneth Burress, County Extension Director |
Trojanettes Win Four; Trojans Win Two, Lose Two
Collinwood played Hampshire at home on Tuesday, December 16th. The Trojanettes came ready to play and out scored the Hawks 52 – 10 in the first half. The Trojanettes continued their scoring streak in the second half and took the win 79 – 22. Summer Thompson and Trista Rich led with 21 points each, followed by Abby Hill with 11 points, Allie Ward had 8 points, Kara Jones and Alissa Littlejohn added 6 each, Jessie Parker, Courtney Simmons, and Jena Butler rounded out scoring with 2 point each. Read More | Post Comment
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WCHS Ladycats and Wildcats Finish Busy Holiday Season
The WCHS Ladycats and Wildcats have had a busy holiday season of basketball as they played in Waynesboro, Rogersville, Al., and Hampshire in the last week. The Ladycats dropped a game to the Forrest Lady Rockets last Monday night in Waynesboro, while the Wildcats picked up a victory over the Rockets that night. The Ladycats traveled to Rogersville, Alabama, on Friday, Saturday, Monday, and Tuesday to compete in the Lauderdale Christmas Classic tourney. The reigning champions began their tourney with a 74 – 35 win over Phil Campbell Friday. On Saturday they matched up with Elkmont. Read More | Post Comment
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James Bluford Warren
Funeral services for James Bluford Warren, 72 of Clifton were conducted Saturday, December 27 at 1 P.M. from Shackelford Funeral Chapel in Waynesboro with Marty Potts and Sandy Potts officiating. Burial was in Highland Cemetery.
Mr. Warren departed this life on Wednesday, December 24 at Wayne Medical Center. Read More | Post Comment
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Jerry Cohen
Graveside service for Jerry Cohen, 80 of Waynesboro were held Monday, December 29 at Walnut Grove Cemetery with Rabbi Shapiro of Nashville officiating. Shackelford Funeral Directors of Wayne County were in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Cohen departed this life on Friday, December 26 at his home in Waynesboro.
He was born March 15, 1928 in Brooklyn, New York, and the son of the late Irving and Eva Cooperman Cohen. Read More | Post Comment
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Lyle Van White
Final rites for Lyle Van White, 61 of Olive Hill were held December 27 at 11 A.M. from Shackelford Funeral Directors of Waynesboro. Burial followed in Highland Cemetery, Lawrenceburg.
Mr. White departed this life on December 23 at Jackson-Madison County Hospital in Jackson. Read More | Post Comment
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Olivia Claire Self
Graveside service for Olivia Claire Self, infant daughter of Cory Lee and Molly Charlene Reaves Self of Waynesboro were conducted Friday, December 26 at the Highland Methodist Church Cemetery, Lawrenceburg Highway, Wayne County with Ray Watkins officiating. Shackelford Funeral Directors of Wayne County were in charge of the arrangements.
The infant departed this life on Tuesday, December 23 at Crockett Hospital in Lawrenceburg. Read More | Post Comment
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