Wayne has been an employee of WTVA since 1982.

Title: Multi-Media Journalist, Anchor

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Wayne has been an employee of WTVA since 1982.

During his tenure, he's done everything from operating floor cameras to anchoring the weekend news.

After leaving the business, Wayne returned in 1998 as a reporter/photographer.

He graduated from Mississippi State University with a bachelor's degree in Communications in 1981.

"I've always enjoyed meeting the people and doing something different every day," said the Tupelo native. "In this business, there's never a dull moment. I like that."

Wayne has been married to his wife, Pauline, since 1985.

He has a daughter, Stephanie, and a son, David.

Group working to erect giant cross in Prentiss County

A group has been raising money to erect a giant cross in Prentiss County.

Vehicle repair shops busy thanks to recent winter weather

Some car and truck owners have repairs to make thanks to last week’s snow and ice.

Last week's winter weather hit homeless communities hard

Reporter Wayne Hereford spoke with two women about how last week's winter weather affected the local homeless community.

Nettleton School District improving after mini-pandemic, superintendent says

The Nettleton School District is starting to improve after a mini-coronavirus pandemic late last year, according to Superintendent Tim Dickerson.

Governor says Mississippi has reached major milestone in vaccine distribution

Mississippi's governor said the state has surpassed a quarter of a million vaccines and is working to get more doses.

Tupelo motorcade symbol of Martin Luther King Jr.'s dream

A group called the Modern Beautician's Club sponsored the event, which was themed “Continuing the Dream.”

Woman missing in Union County, sheriff says

The sheriff says 28-year old Jessica Stacks is from the Harmony community.

New Albany hospital vaccinating frontline workers

So far, approximately 100 doctors, nurses and employees have received the first dose of the vaccine.

12-year-old honored for heroism in Lee County

A 12-year-old girl from Guntown received an award from Lee County 911 Tuesday for her bravery.

Aberdeen City Hall angel tree is empty

Forty-six children are assured they will have something for Christmas.

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