Wayne Countians were shocked and saddened last week to learn that a 17-year-old Collinwood youth was found dead in Mississippi, and his uncle is now facing a charge of manslaughter in that state …

The Wayne County School Board met in regular session on Thursday, June 26, 2025, at the Central Office at 5:30 p.m. Board members in attendance were Chairman Charity Horton, Drew Turman, Deborah …

At Waynesboro’s annual Independence Day Celebration, it seems the crowd grows every year. Well, this year topped them all! The Celebration, held on Thursday, July 3rd, drew over 4,000 visitors to …

The Waynesboro American Legion Post 130 had a very successful day at Waynesboro’s annual Independence Day Celebration on Thursday, July 3, 2025. The Legion had their tent set up once again for the …

Just weeks after the Clifton City Commission fired Doug Kibbey as Clifton City Manager, the news broke that on February 21, 2025, a former employee of the Clifton Police Department filed a lawsuit …

The Clifton City Commission met at the Clifton campus of Columbia State Community College on Monday, June 23. Mayor Mark Staggs and Commissioners Tammy Prince, Jeff Letson, and Michael Francis were …

The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) is once again participating in Operation Dry Water (ODW), a year-round boating under the influence (BUI) and enforcement campaign. ODW’s heightened …

With all the Independence Day festivities taking place this week and into the weekend, don’t forget Waynesboro’s annual Celebration on Thursday, July 3rd at Waynesboro City Park. The City of …

The Wayne County Solid Waste Committee and Budget Committee held a joint meeting on Thursday, June 26, at 6:00 p.m., prior to the full commission meeting at 7:00 p.m. The purpose of the joint …

Kim Brown is the name, and hers is the face, behind what has become a fast-growing and truly helpful Facebook group called Wayne County Cares. The group is currently overseeing several different …

On Thursday, June 26, the Waynesboro American Legion will conduct an American Flag Retirement Ceremony. The ceremony will begin at 9am and will consist of properly disposing of American flags which …

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has informed Middle Tennesseans of a HEAT ADVISORY in effect for Middle Tennessee, including Wayne County, until 7pm on Friday, June 27. …

The Budget Committee of the Wayne County Commission has met twice in recent weeks in an attempt to finalize the FY 2025-2026 budget to be presented to the full commission, but have not yet been able …

Collinwood is home to a new masterpiece highlighting the community’s rich timber industry and railroad history, created by renowned artist and sculptor Jennifer Grisham of Columbia, Tennessee. The …

“Tennessee Crossroads,” the popular original PBS broadcast on WNPT-TV, Nashville, spent a day filming the story of The Bridges in Waynesboro for the upcoming season. “We were all thrilled …

The Waynesboro City Commission met in regular session on Monday, June 9, 2025, at City Hall in Waynesboro. All commissioners were in attendance, including Mayor Lynn Warren, Vice Mayor Tony Creasy, …

Last week, the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office asked for the public’s help in locating Blake Barkley, who is wanted on multiple felony offenses including aggravated assault. The original BOLO (be …

On Saturday, June 14, 2025, the Waynesboro American Legion Post 130 hosted a bridge naming ceremony in honor of late 1st Sergeant James Coy Anderson. Sgt. Anderson was a former Commander of the …

United States Representative Mark Green, the Republican chair of the U.S. House’s homeland security committee, announced his retirement from Congress last Monday. In a statement, Rep. Green …

The Wayne County Commission’s Budget Committee met at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 5, 2025, at the Wayne County Administration Building in the Berry-Brewer Meeting Room. Members of the Budget …