On May 5th, 2025, at approximately 8:29 a.m., the Waynesboro Police Department responded to a construction accident at the intersection of Copeland Street and South High Street in Waynesboro. Upon …

The Natchez Valley Pro Rodeo was a great success in spite of the rain last weekend. An estimated 3,000 people attended the two-day event, which was a great crowd for a first-time event. The rodeo was …

After months of excited anticipation, it’s finally here – the Natchez Valley Pro Rodeo at the Wayne County Ag Center is this weekend, Friday, May 9, and Saturday, May 10. It’s 150 years of the …

After last year’s successful inaugural season, Saturday Market on the Square will be returning this growing season. The market was started in 2024 by local farmers in the community who saw the …

Wayne County 4-H was well represented at the Western Region 4-H Project Showcase this year! On April 12, four 4-H members and their families went to Jackson to compete in the Interactive Exhibit …

The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) has announced a precautionary fish consumption advisory for catfish due to PCBs on Pickwick Reservoir in Hardin County. TDEC …

To minimize the risk of wildland fires, Tennesseans are reminded that a burn permit from the Tennessee Department of Agriculture Division of Forestry (TDF) is required for debris burning from October …

Beginning May 7, 2025, everyone must have a REAL ID or another approved federally-issued ID, such as a passport, to enter certain federal buildings, military bases, and nuclear power plants, or to …

The Wayne County Commission met in regular session on Monday, April 21, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. at the County Administrative Building. County Executive Jim Mangubat called the meeting to order. …

Thursday, May 1 has been declared as the 2025 National Day of Prayer. This year’s theme is “Pour Out to the God of Hope and Be Filled," based on the scripture Romans 15:13. “Now may the God of …

Wayne County High School senior Blair Baugus recently received the 2025 Class A Miss Basketball award at the TSSAA annual awards banquet. Blair, being only the third Lady Cat to take home this …

A fire that started with a lawnmower produced a large explosion that was heard by many around Waynesboro last week. Waynesboro Police Chief Walter Smith confirmed to The News that a lawnmower …

The Janet J. Smith 5K Run/Walk is held annually in memory of Janet Johnston Smith. Janet was a true fighter, and through her determination and strength she survived eleven years after receiving the …

“SLOW – AUTISTIC CHILD AT PLAY.” That is the message on a new street sign recently placed on Morris Avenue in Clifton. The sign was put into place by the City of Clifton for a little boy …

Wayne County, TN Property Assessor Dustin White held the first of three town hall meetings last week to discuss upcoming changes to property tax assessments. Attendance at the meeting was low, but …

The Wayne County Solid Waste Committee met for a workshop session on Monday, April 7, 2025. Unfortunately, no decisions were made and little progress noticed regarding the county’s current solid …

The Clifton City Commission met in regular session on Monday, March 24, 2025, at City Hall in Clifton. All commissioners were in attendance, including Mayor Mark Staggs, Vice Mayor Tammy Prince, Commissioner Dwight Thompson, Commissioner Jeff Letson, and Commissioner Michael Francis. Also present were City Manager Doug Kibbey, City Recorder Samantha Haines, and various city department heads.

Tennessee’s statewide spring turkey hunting season opens Saturday, April 12 and continues through Sunday, May 25. The Young Sportsman Hunt preceded the start of the statewide hunt this past weekend.

Holy Week services will be held next week leading up to Easter Sunday in both Waynesboro and Collinwood. Services planned by the Waynesboro Ministerial Association, beginning at 6:30 p.m. …

She was just a little girl looking forward to spending time with her grandmother. It was devastating when her grandmother found out the much bigger and darker reason the little girl wanted to come …