On Monday evening, September 22, 2025, the Wayne County Sheriff's Office (WCSO) received a report of inappropriate behavior regarding an adult male and juveniles. Although the investigation is …

The Wayne County Chamber of Commerce is going through some changes, and with new Executive Director Martha Kelly at the helm, good things are certain to happen. The first Chamber of Commerce was …

The Wayne County Commission met in their regular monthly session on Monday, September 15, 2025. Commissioners in attendance were Tom Mathis, Logan Shull, Kathryn Staggs, Sherrie Powers, Colby …

September is Suicide Prevention Month, a time to remember that one of the most powerful things we can do when we sense a loved one is in crisis is to simply ask the question. Research shows that …

Some drinking water in Tennessee contained long-lasting chemicals linked with harmful effects above federal limits when sampled recently, according to data from the Environmental Protection …

The Wayne County Election Commission will conduct early voting beginning Wednesday, September 17, 2025, for the October 7, 2025, Special Primary Election. The special election is being held to fill …

The Wayne County School Board met in regular session on Thursday, September 11, 2025, at the Central Office at 5:30 p.m. All board members were in attendance, including Chairman Charity Horton, Drew …

Ever since Waynesboro’s current wastewater treatment plant went online in 2014, it seems to have had its fair share of mechanical issues, along with a frequent and lingering odor that residents and …

“David Lon Edwards’ life was dedicated to public service. Throughout his life, he served his country, city, and state. Although serving in different locations through the years, David’s roots, …

On Friday, September 5, 2025, American Legion Post 130 conducted an American Flag Retirement Ceremony. Wayne County Road Commissioner, Mr. Chuck Moser, honored the Legion by allowing the retirement …

Visitors to Wayne County generated $10,764,502 in spending in 2024, representing a 14.14% increase from 2023, according to newly released data from Tourism Economics and the Tennessee Department of …

The Horseshoe Riverbend Festival is officially back in Clifton! The musical festival, which was a popular event for many years in the river city, is making a comeback this Saturday, September 6, …

After months of anticipation, it’s finally time for Pullin’ in the Wood! This event is the one and only truck and tractor pull held in Wayne County every year, and many look forward to the roar …

Waynesboro American Legion Post 130 will conduct an American Flag Retirement Event on Friday, September 5th. The event will begin at 8:00 a.m. at the Wayne County Highway Department, located on Hog …

A residential fire on Sunday resulted in the total loss of a Waynesboro lady’s home and possessions. Officials say that at approximately 7:18 a.m. on Sunday, August 31, the first call came in …

Just in time for last weekend’s Old Timers’ Day festivities, a lovely new wrought iron gate was put up by the City of Collinwood at the entrance of Ralph Hughes Park. The stately ironwork honors …

A young Linden man was tragically killed in an accident on Monday, August 25, while working on a roof at C-Wood Lumber Company in Collinwood. Officials stated that Robert Hartsock, age 27, was …

The anticipation is almost over… it’s finally TIME for OLD TIMERS’ DAY! The annual Old Timers’ Day event in Collinwood is this Saturday, August 30, 2025. Ralph Hughes Park and the …

United States Senator Marsha Blackburn stopped for a short visit with Wayne Countians at the Administrative Building on the square last Tuesday, August 19. Sen. Blackburn first congratulated …

There is no doubt that throughout this summer, around the city of Waynesboro and state highways leading east and south of the square, county citizens have enjoyed the ride...most of the time. The …