Health

Jennifer Tatum-Cranford  11:01 AM, May 17, 2024

 May is Healthy Vision Month. Taking care of your eyes should be a priority just like eating healthy and exercise. To keep your eyes healthy, get a comprehensive dilated eye exam yearly. I just …
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Faith

Caleb Andrews  9:24 AM, May 17, 2024

For review, without repentance, a person cannot have a relationship with God leaving that person separated in the present but also for eternity.  Those who do not repent of sin will face Hell as …
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Obituaries

9:19 AM, May 17, 2024

Valarie Kay Carpenter was born March 27, 1971, to Robert Holman, of Nashville, and Charlotte Smith Holman, of Sparta. She died May 3, 2024, at the age of 53, after battling inflammatory breast …
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Obituaries

8:36 AM, May 17, 2024

James O’Dell “Dick” Teeple, 95, of Sparta, passed from this life, on May 11, 2024, at his home. James was born Jan. 15, 1929, in Sparta, the son of James Porter Teeple and …
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Obituaries

8:30 AM, May 17, 2024

Thurston Proctor Jolley, 94, of Sparta, passed away May 9, 2024, at NHC Healthcare of Sparta. Mr. Jolley was born Oct. 24, 1929, in the Jolley Creek community, of Pickett County, to Dudley …
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Obituaries

8:27 AM, May 17, 2024

Marie Susan Witmer Diller, age 61 years 1 month 22 days, departed this life May 12, 2024, at her home. She was born in Dayton, Virginia, on March 20, 1963, to John and Ruth Koogler Whitmer who …
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Agriculture

8:25 AM, May 17, 2024

The Tennessee Department of Agriculture Division of Forestry (TDF) invites forest landowners to apply for technical and financial assistance to establish or improve their forests. Forest industry …
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Business

2:36 PM, May 16, 2024

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Memories

Rachel Auberger  2:11 PM, May 16, 2024

2014 WCHS Warriorette softball player Katelyn Heath was named the District 6AA Offensive Player of the Year and her team’s Most Valuable Player. A White County school bus caught …
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Sports

Rachel Auberger  2:09 PM, May 16, 2024

After a two-hour rain delay, on May 6, the White County Middle School girls’ golf team took to the greens in the sectional tournament. “After nine holes, our players were fifth, …
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Sports

Rachel Auberger  2:02 PM, May 16, 2024

The White County High School softball team finished their season short of a district title, however, their hard work all season did not go unnoticed by the coaches within the district. Six …
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Business Spotlight

Rachel Auberber  1:35 PM, May 16, 2024

Editor’s note: City of Sparta and The Expositor are partnering in a venture to feature city businesses. Each week, Mayor Jerry Lowery and City Administrator Tonya Tindle are providing a video …
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Business

1:00 PM, May 16, 2024

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Business

11:00 AM, May 16, 2024

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Business

10:00 AM, May 16, 2024

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Event

10:00 AM, May 16, 2024

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Education

Rachel Auberger  9:00 AM, May 16, 2024

 On May 13, the White County High School Class of 2024 walked across the stage, on Dee Harris Field, to receive their diplomas and officially become the 116th class to join the ranks of Warrior …
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News

Rachel Auberger  8:31 AM, May 16, 2024

It’s spring – and that means it’s time for one of White County’s traditions to get started. The Sparta Green Market, which takes place on the third Friday of every month, May …
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News

Jerry Lowery  8:13 AM, May 16, 2024

This week marked a significant milestone as yet another graduating class walked across the stage to receive their diplomas, marking the culmination of their high school journey. On behalf of the city …
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News

Posted by Kim Swindell Wood  8:04 AM, May 16, 2024

Today, the Tennessee Highway Safety Office (THSO) announced results from its annual roadside observational survey to determine the state’s average seat belt usage rate. This survey returned a …
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News

Posted by Kim Swindell Wood  7:55 AM, May 16, 2024

(May 15, 2024) - The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency will participant in the 2024 National Safe Boating Week, May 18-24, reminding all boaters to brush up on boating safety skills and prepare for …
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Education

Posted by Kim Swindell Wood  7:49 AM, May 16, 2024

  (May 15, 2024) – The Tennessee Higher Education Commission (THEC) announced today the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) deadline for the Tennessee Promise …
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Obituaries

7:23 AM, May 16, 2024

Barbara Geraldine Milligan passed from this life, on May 2, 2024, surrounded by her family. She was born June 9, 1943, to Lois Turner Sapp Lewallen and Jewel Brown Turner. Barbara graduated …
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Opinion

Troy Smith  1:05 PM, May 15, 2024

An interesting thing happened to me the other day. I was on YouTube, looking for the most recent clip from John Oliver’s Last Week Tonight. The first thing that popped up was a bit showing …
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Sports

12:59 PM, May 15, 2024

After dropping the first game of the week to Livingston, the White County Middle School softball team finished the regular season on a high note, beating both Monterey and Prescott to finish 9-1 in …
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Decoration

11:42 AM, May 15, 2024

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Obituaries

11:11 AM, May 10, 2024

Christopher Lynn Taylor, 43, of Cookeville passed away May 4, 2024, at the Saint Thomas Highlands Hospital, in Sparta. Chris or Cricket, as he was affectionately known by his family, was born …
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OBITUARIES
Kenny Darron Randolph
Kenny Darron Randolph Sr., 59, of Sparta, passed away May 6, 2024. He was born Nov. 26, 1964, in Sparta, to Billy Randolph and …
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Jim Aaron Sutcliffe
Jim was born Feb. 13, 1922, in Ionia, Michigan, to The Rev. Ewart Lenton Sutcliffe, a Methodist minister, and Erma Jim McCormick …
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Marion Clinton Walling
Marion Clinton Walling, known as “Pete” and best known as “Pa Pete ‘’ went home to be with our loving …
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William Henry Burgo
William Henry Burgo, 71, of Sparta, passed away April 28, 2024. William was born Sept. 17, 1952, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, to Kenneth …
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Ray Savage
On April 25, 2024, Ray Savage, 88, of Sparta, went to be with his Lord, whom he loved and faithfully served. Born April 3, 1936, in …
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SPORTS
WCHS soccer loses fourth straight game
The White County High School Warriors continued their losing streak on Tuesday, April 16 when they lost to the Cumberland County Jets. …
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WCMS soccer loses tough match against Algood
The Warriors were in action on April 19th as they took on Algood Middle School in the penultimate match of the regular season. The …
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WCHS softball beats Upperman
The WCHS Warriorette softball team honored the late Glenn “Buckshot” Sims, on April 17, at the field named in his honor. …
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White County Middle School Warriors win 3
On Monday, the White County Middle School baseball team traveled to Macon County where they were in jeopardy of starting the week on …
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WCMS Warriorette softball wins 4 in a row, 7-2 in district play
 White County Middle School softball kept things interesting last week with a couple of close games mixed with a couple of …
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FAITH

Christian Basic Training-Part V

As a review for this topic, many churches use services to gather people together, perform the newest songs on Christian radio, and allow the popular speaker to share a motivational speech all around …

EDUCATION
TN Promise marks a decade of success
(May, 8, 2024) - The Tennessee Higher Education Commission (THEC) is proud to announce the 10-year anniversary of the Tennessee …
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WCHS Science Club visits Mid South Labs
In a world where atoms and molecules are the ingredients of everything around us, chemistry emerges as a vibrant canvas upon which the …
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Qualifying Tennessee high school seniors can participate in free real estate licensing program
The Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance’s (“TDCI”) Division of Regulatory Boards proudly announces the …
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Tennessee Tech celebrates HOPE scholarship extension to five years
Recent changes from the Tennessee Higher Education Commission are putting postgraduate studies closer in reach for Tennessee Tech …
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Junior JumpStart Night
Junior JumpStart Night at White County High School is an event to help many juniors and their families as they transition to the last …
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OPINION

When anti-Israel activists shut down American streets, there must be consequences

 America is a nation of law and order. Yet, more and more, we are seeing U.S. cities overrun with lawless behavior—especially by Hamas sympathizers. Just last week, anti-Israel …