Students in Wayne County will return to the classroom for their first full day of school on Wednesday, August 12, 2026. Below are important registration dates and information.

The Wayne County School District recently announced that the program for free and reduced-price meals for children served in schools under the National School Lunch Program and/or School Breakfast Program will continue.

Get ready to save! It’s almost time for Tennessee’s annual sales tax holiday for back-to-school essentials.

The Wayne County News would like to extend an invitation to all pastors/ministers of churches in Wayne County to contribute weekly devotionals that will be printed on our Church Page. For many …

Jeremy Bryant, age 47, of Waynesboro, was arrested on multiple charges last week after being terminated from his position as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at Wayne Halfway House. According to the …

Morris Cemetery is small, and one can drive by and not even realize it is there. It’s located in a field on private property just off Highway 64 West, about one mile from Leatherwood Church and …

With America’s 250th Birthday (called the Semiquincentennial), being celebrated this year, Susan Gallian sent us this great photo of the ladies at Wayne County Bank in Waynesboro in 1976, …

Wow, what an awesome weekend in Wayne County celebrating America’s 250th birthday! Wayne Countians definitely know how to host a great birthday party. The festivities began on Thursday, July …

Waynesboro American Legion Post 130 conducted an American Flag Retirement Ceremony on Saturday, June 13, 2026. The ceremony began at 9:00 a.m. and consisted of properly disposing of American flags …

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 …

Let the celebrations begin! Everyone is invited to any and all of the Independence Day Celebrations taking place over the next few days in Wayne County. The shared theme for the holiday events this …

Kid’s Place Child Advocacy Center now has a permanent home in Wayne County thanks to a generous gift from the Waynesboro Cumberland Presbyterian Church. During a special ceremony held Monday, …

As summer activities and Independence Day celebrations approach, Pet Preparedness Month is the perfect time to make sure your pets are ready for emergencies, severe weather, and holiday fireworks. …

The 17th Annual Butterfly 5K Run/Walk was held on Saturday, June 6th – a beautiful day for a very worthy cause. There were 514 registered runners, with 471 checking in to run. The kids' Fun Run …

Wayne County American Legion Posts 254 (Collinwood) and 130 (Waynesboro) will both be holding American Flag Retirement Ceremonies on Saturday, June 13th, 2026. These ceremonies will be held prior to …

The cities of Collinwood, Clifton, and Waynesboro are finalizing plans for their Independence Day Celebrations as we gear up for America’s 250th Birthday. The first big Independence Day …

It’s time for the 2026 Butterfly 5K! On Saturday, June 6, 2026, the 17th Annual Butterfly 5K will be held at Waynesboro City Park. All registration must now be done online at …

The Wayne County Civitan Club’s annual Bobby Brown Memorial Fundraiser Vidalia Onion Sale was a huge success this year. The club sold 340 ten-pound bags of onions, with Connie Massa being the top …

What started as a simple idea to create a place for local vendors, families, and small businesses to connect has quickly become one of the most talked-about community gatherings in Wayne County. The …

Gas prices across the state steadily declined over last week, falling 21 cents on average. The Tennessee Gas Price average is now $3.93 which is three cents less expensive than one month ago and …