Waynesboro News

Oh what a privilege it was to grow up in a small Mississippi town full of Southern values and atmosphere.

Corporal James Calvin 'Jamie' Walker was remembered as a hero, a friend and a go-getter during a special dedication ceremony conducted by the Mississippi Department of Transportation.

Mississippi Sen. Roger Wicker spoke about the health care debate Thursday afternoon in Waynesboro.

A section of U.S. Highway 84 in Wayne County will be dedicated next week to a Waynesboro police officer who was killed on duty in 2005.

Three men were arrested in Wayne County after allegedly participating in a mail-order drug incident.

Jason and Rita Brewer of Richton announce the engagement of their daughter, Meahgan Brittney, to Matthew Clayton Smith, son of Ronald and Renee Smith of Petal.

Yes, it's true!A This week the cat nation celebrated the greatness of cat-hood. The official date was October 29.

Several local drug dealers are now behind bars facing numerous drug charges as a result of a combined multi-jurisdictional drug investigation.

Local agencies are still reeling from the weekend discovery of a Jasper County puppy mill, that housed more than 40 malnourished dogs.

While the big game is in Waynesboro, West Jones and Wayne County high schools will be competing off the football field as well this week.

The 90th edition of the South Mississippi Fair kicks off Friday at the fairgrounds and, as always, there will be plenty of options for music fans during the nine-day event.

WAYNESBORO, Miss. - Four people charged in the 2008 death of a Clara woman will stand trial in March.

Gates open at 8 a.m. today for the 22nd annual Mississippi Pecan Festival near Richton.

Corporal Greg Crain demonstrates "Fatal Vision" glasses to Becca Gilbert and Jacob Fitzgerald on Tuesday during a Teen Driver Safety Awareness Program hosted by Riley Hospital.

Mississippi will receive $9.5 million in federal stimulus grant funding to support energy efficiency and conservation projects.

According to sources who spoke on condition of anonymity, Lee Shelbourn, who was police chief of the Petal Police Department up until July of this year is Meridian Mayor Cheri Barry's choice to replace current Meridian Police Chief Benny DuBose.

The free concert will be held at 12:05 p.m. at the church, located at 1116 23rd Ave.

Meridian Mayor Cheri Barry said this afternoon she will present Lee Shelbourn and Anthony Clayton to the members of the Meridian City Council tomorrow evening as the new police chief and fire chief respectively.

Retired U.S. Air Force Col. Carlyle "Smitty" Harris spoke to an audience of more than 200 military members, civilians and special guests during the POW/MIA and 9-11 Recognition Ceremony held at Naval Air Station Meridian on Friday.

Meridian Police Department Chief Benny Dubose said this afternoon he will resign from the police force on the request of Meridian Mayor Cheri Barry.