Wayne has been an employee of WTVA since 1982.

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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.

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Widespread tornado along Green Street in Tupelo

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Homes along Elvis Presley Drive severely damaged in Tupelo

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Mississippi Toyota in Blue Springs providing vaccine opportunities to employees

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Weekend storm left behind damage at Tupelo youth soccer facility

Winds ripped the roof off the concession stand, knocked down trees and damaged some soccer goals.

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