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Members of the Lawrence/Wayne County Cattlemen's Association and their families gathered on February 1st for their annual meeting.

Karen Peck and New River will be the guests to kick off the 2025 Celebrate the Music concert series. If you are a southern gospel music fan or a contemporary music lover, you are sure to enjoy their …

Sheriff Shane Fisher proudly announced last week that the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office is now assisting the Southgate Volunteer Fire Department by providing a First Responder Unit to their fleet.

Kathy Morris is a very unique individual. She is one of those “rare birds” who has actually been at the same job for over 43 years. Where has Kathy spent over half her lifetime? The answer to that question is the Wayne County Library. Kathy has been the “face” of the library for as long as many of us can remember, and has done a great job.

The IRS expects more than 140 million individual tax returns for tax year 2024 to be filed ahead of the Tuesday, April 15 federal deadline. More than half of all tax returns are expected to be filed this year with the help of a tax professional, and the IRS urges people to use a trusted tax pro to avoid potential scams and schemes.

The 9th Annual Ashtin Grimes Memorial Youth Squirrel Hunt will be held on February 22, 2025, at the Waynesboro Church of Christ. This hunt is open to kids from ages 6 – 17. The event will …

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the 2025 influenza season has surged to unprecedented levels, with flu activity across the United States reaching its highest …

With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, hearts seem to be everywhere you look this time of year. That’s why it is especially fitting that February is American Heart Month, a time to raise …

In August 2024, Tennessee became the first state in the nation to help families cover the cost of diapers. TennCare and CoverKids members under two are still eligible to receive up to 100 free …

A Wayne County man, Jason Dewayne Pigg, was arrested last week on charges related to an incident at his residence last October.

The Waynesboro Middle School Wildcats competed in the 2025 James C. Haile Middle School Basketball State Tournament last week. The tournament is hosted by Middle Tennessee Christian School in …

The 10th annual Bob Haggard “WILDCAT” Alumni Game was a huge success. Sunday, February 2, was the date chosen for this year’s game, and the day began with the Lady Cat Alumni facing off against …

The Clifton City Commission met in regular session on Monday, January 27, 2025 at the Columbia State Community College campus in Clifton. The meeting was moved from Clifton City Hall to the college due to the large crowd expected to attend. All commissioners were in attendance, including Mayor Mark Staggs, Vice Mayor Tammy Prince, Commissioner Jeff Letson, Commissioner Dwight Thompson, and Commissioner Michael Francis. Also present were City Manager Doug Kibbey, City Recorder Samantha Haines, City Attorney Mike Hinson, and various city department heads. There was indeed a large public attendance at the meeting as well.

The highly debated Educated Freedom Scholarship Act (commonly known as the school voucher program) headed to Governor Bill Lee’s desk last week after lawmakers passed it on the fourth day of a special session in Nashville.

A residential fire in Collinwood last Thursday resulted in the devastating loss of the home of Brad and April Morris, along with the loss of nearly all the family’s possessions.

The Butterfly Foundation was organized in 2007 by the Stegall family of Waynesboro. Following the death of Ryleigh Stegall from Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia, her family formed The Butterfly Foundation …

The Wayne County Commission met in regular session on Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. at the County Administrative Building. County Executive Jim Mangubat called the meeting to order. Commissioners in attendance were Tom Mathis, Logan Shull, Kathryn Staggs, Sherrie Powers, Colby McDonald, Tyler McDonald, David Martin, Vickie Petty, Jeremy Heard, Stan Hanback, Alvin Creecy, and Rickey Kelley. Also in attendance were County Clerk Stan Horton and County Attorney Andy Yarbrough. Commissioners Patrick Butler and Stephen Pevahouse were absent.

Wayne County High School’s 10th annual Bob Haggard “WILDCAT” Alumni Basketball Game will be held on Sunday, February 2, at 1:30 pm. Please check the WCHS Wildcat Nation Facebook page for more details.

December *The annual Waynesboro Rotary Club Christmas Parade kicked off holiday parade season in Wayne County on Saturday, December 7, 2024. The parade featured lots of horses, emergency vehicles, antique vehicles, beautifully decorated floats, and the WCHS Marching Band. Residents of Waynesboro Post Acute and Rehabilitation even participated in the parade, riding in style in their decorated, lit-up bus.

May *Following a three-day trial at the end of April 2024, John Arlie Rich was convicted on charges of Felony Murder, 2nd Degree Murder, and two counts of Aggravated Rape. The indictments against Rich were handed down in March of 2020 following the death of 25-year-old Brentlyn Hunt. Hunt’s death was initially labeled as “suspicious” after her lifeless body was discovered at John Rich’s Collinwood residence early on Saturday morning, February 1, 2020 following a 911 call that reported concern for Hunt’s well-being. During an investigation conducted by the Collinwood Police Department and the District Attorney’s Office, evidence was obtained that proved Hunt’s death was in fact a homicide. Following a four-year delay during which Rich was free on bond, the three-day trial ultimately took place and resulted in Rich’s conviction. In June 2024, Rich was sentenced to life plus thirty years in prison for the rape and murder of Brentlyn Hunt.

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