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Thursday, November 12, 2026

Waynesboro American Legion to Hold Roadblock Fundraiser November 7th

Waynesboro American Legion Post 130 will hold a membership drive roadblock fundraiser on Saturday, November 7th, on the square in Waynesboro. Post 130 members will be on the square from 7 a.m. until …

Photo of the Week

Another lovely Wayne County sunset is this week’s featured photo. The photo was taken by Mrs. Debbie Dial at her home in Collinwood. Could there be a more beautiful, warm, and calming photo? Not …

Wayne County Commission Addresses Several Topics in October Meeting

Maury Regional currently has a contract with Wayne County to operate both the hospital (Wayne Medical Center) and the ambulance service, with that being the reason you frequently see both Wayne County and Maury Regional ambulances around the county. As part of the contract agreement, Maury Regional provides Wayne County with four ambulances, three of which are Advanced Life Support, along with all services and employee labor for the ambulance service. Dr. Martin Chaney, Maury Regional CEO, recently told the Wayne County Commission that in spite of the $740,000 annual subsidy the county gives Maury Regional, the ambulance service is still costing Maury Regional over $1 million per year.

The Wayne County Commission met in a lengthy session on Monday, October 19, 2026. The Wayne County News covered the first part of the meeting in last week’s edition, October 28. This week concludes …

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The Wayne County News November 11, 2026

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Sports

#27 Daylan Van Fleet tries to run outside the Rebel defense.

WCHS Wildcats Fall Hard to McKenzie

CHS Trojans Fall to Perry County in High-Scoring Homecoming Battle

CHS Trojans Fall to McKenzie, 42-6

#8 Drew Baugus, back to pass, as #16 Barrett Gallian and #14 Case Butler protect.

WCHS Wildcats Fall Hard at Perry County

Haggard Leads Wildcats to Nicklaus Culp Victory

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Obituaries

Christine Francis Keating Compton

Christine Francis Keating Compton was born September 8, 1966, in Long Island, New York, to the late Michael Francis and Josephine Mary Christoffer Keating. She was the proud mother of two children, …

Clayton Edward Davis

Clayton Edward Davis was born on December 24, 1934, in Waynesboro, Tennessee, the son of Henry Davis, Jr., and Cleo Gower Davis. He passed away on October 29, 2026, at the age of 91. On July 13, …

Donald Ray Brewer

Donald Ray Brewer, age 88, of Iron City, Tennessee, passed away, leaving behind a lifetime of cherished memories, a deep love for his family, and an appreciation for the simple things in life. …

Miranda Ann Allen

Miranda Ann Allen, age 46, of Leoma, Tennessee, passed away Wednesday, October 21, 2026, at home. She was a native of Lawrence County, TN, and a waitress. She is survived by her husband, Shawn …

Christopher Hamilton Harper

Christopher Hamilton Harper, formerly of Wayne County, Tennessee, passed away while visiting the United States. He was residing in the Philippines at the time of his passing. Chris was born on August …

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Opinion

President Trump Signs Blackburn's Bill to Support Music Tourism Into Law

U.S. Senators Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) and John Hickenlooper (D-Colo.) released the following statements after President Trump signed into law their bipartisan legislation, the American Music …

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Entertainment

Area Churches Unite for Community Gospel Hootenanny in Waynesboro

Wayne County churches have announced a “Gospel Hootenanny,” to be hosted at Waynesboro First Fellowship Church, 311 Hassell St., in Waynesboro. The event will be on Sunday, October 25, 2026, at …

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