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TN Fire Chief, 78, Dies from Injuries Sustained in 2023 Apparatus Crash
Milledgeville Volunteer Fire Department Chief Leland Alexander, 78, died Saturday, April 27 from injuries he sustained in a 2023 fire apparatus crash, the U.S. Fire Administration reported. On December 1, 2023, Alexander was traveling in a pumper-tanker during a thunderstorm to a fire hydrant to fill it with water from...
John Rich Convicted for 2020 Rape and Murder of Brentlyn Hunt
Following a three-day trial last week, John Arlie Rich was convicted on charges of Felony Murder, 2nd Degree Murder, and two counts of Aggravated Rape. The indictments against Rich were handed down in March of 2020 following the death of 25-year-old Brentlyn Hunt. The Wayne County News first reported Hunt’s...
Collision on Briley Parkway Claims Decaturville Man
The motorcyclist killed in Sunday’s 3:45 p.m. collision on Briley Parkway near Dickerson Pike is identified as Donald Armstrong, 77, of Decaturville, Tennessee. The preliminary investigation shows that the driver of a 2019 Infiniti was traveling westbound on Briley Parkway approaching the on-ramp from Dickerson Pike onto Briley Parkway when, according to witnesses, Armstrong accelerated up the ramp to enter Briley Parkway and struck the passenger side of the Infiniti.
Dr. Joseph Fisher elected to Utrust Board of Trustees
Dr. Joseph Fisher of Parsons has been elected to the Utrust Board of Trustees to complete an unexpired seven-year term on the statewide board. He is one of two trustees who represent West Tennessee school systems on the board comprised of seven members who must each be a member of their local school board.
Opioid Settlement Funds Donated to Helping Hands Gateway House
The former personal residence at 1075 Highway 99 in Waynesboro, now known as the Gateway House, was donated to Wayne County Helping Hands by the Wayne County Bank in 2019. It now provides housing for women in recovery from alcohol/drug addiction or other life-controlling problems. The Wayne County Commission voted...
Collinwood American Legion Presents Colors at Nashville Predators Game
The Collinwood American Legion Post 254 Honor Guard once again had the honor of Presenting the Colors (Flags) at the Nashville Predators hockey playoff game over the weekend at Bridgestone Arena. The Presenting of the Colors is a time-honored tradition carried out by members of the military or military organizations....
WMS Wildcats are District Soccer Tournament Champs
The WMS Soccer program began ten years ago this season. In 2023, the WMS Wildcats had their first-ever undefeated season, going 8-0. The 2024 season was nothing less than spectacular. Going into the end of season, the ‘Cats were 7 wins, 1 loss, and 2 ties. There were four teams in this District Tournament, the Sacred Heart Lions, South Lawrence Stallions, Lewis County Panthers, and our very own WMS Wildcats. The ‘Cats had previously suffered a loss to Lewis County early in the season (4-1), and later tied with them in a match here at the Waynesboro Sportsplex.
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