The Waverly First Baptist Church is holding its annual Fall Festival Saturday Night, Oct. 30, 5-8pm.  Main Street will be closed to traffic to allow for trick or treating, hay rides, music, games and activities.  The family event is open to the public. The Department of Public Safety encourages everyone to have a safe Halloween weekend!  Please watch for trick or treaters both Saturday and Sunday night.  Parents are encouraged to accompany small children and have them wear reflective material...

The Waverly Police Department responded to a call concerning some unruly juveniles at the Laundromat in the Waverly Plaza Shopping Center on October 19.  The juveniles told the officers that Shane Clark had displayed a handgun to them while making threats.  Captain Grant Gillespie and Officer Joe Parnell spotted the vehicle Clark was riding in on Main St. and conducted a felony stop on the vehicle near Sonic.  Clark was arrested and charged with Disorderly Conduct.  The gun was located in...

The Dept of Public Safety is encouraging everyone to use caution when doing outdoor burns.  The unusually dry weather this season has greatly increased risks of a wildfire.  DPS has responded to several grass fires this month as a result of the dry conditions.  Burn Permits are required Oct 15-May 15, and can be obtained by calling 877-350-2876.  We also ask that you notify the 911 Dispatcher on duty when you are going to burn by calling 296-7792. October is Fire Safety Month!  Please be...