Lew Keith was introduced to Lifestyle Medicine when he took his pregnant wife to the emergency room at Wildwood Hospital, a small missionary hospital near Chattanooga, TN. The child was stillborn. …

Seventh Congressional District voters in Wayne County are encouraged to utilize the upcoming early voting period for the December 2 Special General Election. The Special Election is being held to …

The river city of Clifton is a beautiful place for a get-together, and the Clifton Chamber of Commerce is taking advantage of the lovely location for an Old-Fashioned Fall Festival on Saturday, …

As the U.S. Department of Agriculture stated last week, “the well has run dry.” The Department of Agriculture issued a notice to the federal government, warning that November food assistance …

October is recognized as Fire Prevention Month, and the Clifton Volunteer Fire Department did a great job last week talking to Clifton Pre-K through 2nd graders about fire safety. Fire Chief Mike …

October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month, and The Wayne County News takes this annual opportunity to introduce someone in the Wayne County community to our readers. In the past, we …

The sun was barely up when tragedy struck Bucksnort, Tennessee. In the early morning hours of Friday, October 10, a powerful explosion ripped through Accurate Energetic Systems, an explosives …

The Wayne County Commission met in their regular monthly session on Monday, October 20, 2025. Commissioners in attendance were Tom Mathis, Logan Shull, Patrick Butler, Tyler McDonald, Alvin Creecy, …

The Collinwood Depot is undoubtedly the most historically treasured building in the city of Collinwood, Tennessee. Located on East Depot Street, the building now houses the Collinwood Depot Branch …

BID NOTICE Wayne County Government is accepting Sealed Bids for the following project: Accepting sealed bids for a 24’ x 30’ x 12’ timber framed covered pavilion including delivery, …

A favorite holiday for both kids and grown-ups is here – Halloween, and all the fun it brings, is this week! There will be trunk-or-treats and other activities in all three cities. The City of …

The Waynesboro Middle School Wildcats defeated the Summertown Eagles in the League Championship Game on Thursday night by a score of 16-8. The game was played at Summertown. The ‘Cats finished …

The Wayne County High School golf team made history this season, capturing the Region Championship and earning a spot in the TSSAA State Golf Tournament for the first time in 21 years. The Wildcats …

A Public Works operator for the City of Clifton, Tennessee was recently arrested in Madison County, Alabama on charges relating to child sex crimes. According to court documents, 26-year-old …

Republican Matt Van Epps and Democrat Aftyn Behn will face off in a special election for the 7th Congressional District seat after securing their party nominations last Tuesday. Van Epps, the …

When Victor Jerome “Jerry” Carver III was released from the Wayne County Jail in August after a Manslaughter charge in Jasper County, Mississippi, was dismissed, Jasper County Sheriff Randy …

The spookiest day of the year is almost here, and everyone is getting ready for the frightful and fun-filled events around the county. The City of Collinwood, in conjunction with the Collinwood …

A devastating fire in the early morning hours of Saturday, October 4, completely destroyed the Iron City Auction House and all its contents. Wayne County EMA Director Brian Smith confirmed that a …

An accident on Wednesday evening, October 1st, injured a Waynesboro man who was operating the ATV on his own property in northern Wayne County. His 10-year-old son, who was riding in the back seat, …

Thursday, October 2, 2025, is the last day for early voting in the Special Primary Election. The Special Election is being held to fill the unexpired term of U.S. Representative Mark Green in the …