Faith

Steve Qualls  11:59 AM, Mar 28, 2024

 Have you ever just had a problem you didn’t know what to do about? Maybe it was a pest problem, something financial or personal. Many of our problems are self-inflicted, and other issues …
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Faith

Caleb Andrews  11:45 AM, Mar 28, 2024

 As a review for this topic, Jesus gave His followers a list of things they were commanded to do to qualify as Christians to obey the author and finisher of their faith (Hebrews 12:2).  The …
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Sports

Rachel Auberger  11:37 AM, Mar 28, 2024

The White County Middle School Warriorette softball had a long, tough week of softball before they headed out for spring break. On a cold, windy Monday, the Warriorettes jumped out to a 2-0 lead …
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Sports

Rachel Auberger  11:30 AM, Mar 28, 2024

 The White County Middle School golf team has played six matches so far this spring, with the girls’ team compiling a 5 and 1 record, while the boys team sits at 2 and 4. This past week, …
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Sports

Justin Rittenberry  11:21 AM, Mar 28, 2024

On March 18, the White County Middle School soccer team traveled to Gainesboro to take on Jackson County in what turned out to be a cold and windy night. After coming off a heavy defeat to Cumberland …
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Education

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Business

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Memories

Rachel Auberger  9:41 AM, Mar 28, 2024

 2014 Gladys Flatt, wife of Bluegrass Legend Lester Flatt, passed away at the age of 98. Flatt had been a musician herself and was part of a group known as the “Kentucky …
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Opinion

U. S. Senator Marsha Blackburn (R)  9:36 AM, Mar 28, 2024

Every day, Tennesseans and Americans struggle to pay rent, afford groceries, and fill up their tanks because of President Biden’s reckless, inflationary spending that has added more than $6 …
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Opinion

Troy Smith  9:32 AM, Mar 28, 2024

 Back in the summer of 2021, I did a series of columns in this newspaper called “When White County was Blue.” I was musing about the fact that, for most of my life, White County was …
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Education

Rachel Auberger  9:30 AM, Mar 28, 2024

Ten White County High School seniors recently took a big step in continuing their education and preparing for future careers when they signed letters of intent to attend TCAT-McMinnville this fall. …
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Obituaries

9:14 AM, Mar 28, 2024

Virginia L. Basham, born March 15, 1948, passed away peacefully at her home, on March 24, 2024, at the age of 76. She is survived by her husband, Dennis C. Basham. Virginia will be lovingly …
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Obituaries

9:08 AM, Mar 28, 2024

Fred England, Jr., 92, of Sparta, passed away March 19, 2024, at his home, with his family, Barbara England, Sue Ann Sparks, James Sparks, Karen England, and Brittany England by his side. Fred …
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Business

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Education

Rachel Auberger  7:30 AM, Mar 28, 2024

Jack Bouldin is a familiar voice in White County. The White County High School student has been commentating Warrior basketball games this season as a member of Warrior Media, and the experience has …
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Business Spotlight

Rachel Auberger  7:13 AM, Mar 28, 2024

 Geraldene Wilkerson and her husband purchased Broadway Hardware nearly 40 years ago, and, while the location has changed over the years, the atmosphere, the service, and the commitment to …
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News

Rachel Auberger  6:56 AM, Mar 28, 2024

 Sparta Board of Mayor and Aldermen approved several personnel changes and passed a single resolution during its March 21 meeting. Water foreman Jacob Roberts turned in a letter of …
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News

Rachel Auberger  6:54 AM, Mar 28, 2024

Several members of the community spoke during the March county commissioners’ meeting about concerns they have with the county’s building inspector, Brett Nash. Commissioner Becky …
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Sports

1:33 PM, Mar 27, 2024

On March 11, 2024, White County High School Warriorette golfer Riley Hutson was playing a practice round while her little sister, Rowan, was qualifying for the upcoming White County Middle School …
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Sports

Rachel Auberger  1:22 PM, Mar 27, 2024

 The White County Middle School Warriorettes got the season off to a good start this past week winning two out of their three games. “We hit the ball extremely well for seeing live …
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Sports

Phillip Hensley  1:14 PM, Mar 27, 2024

The WCMS Warrior baseball team won games last week when they played Stone Memorial, in Crossville, on March 12, and then against York, at home, on March 14. The wins improved the Warriors’ …
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News

Posted by Kim Swindell Wood  10:09 AM, Mar 27, 2024

To reduce wildland fire risk, Tennesseans are reminded that a burn permit from the Tennessee Department of Agriculture Forestry Division is required through May 15 for all open burning where local …
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OBITUARIES
James Clark "Jim" Cantrell
James Clark "Jim" Cantrell, 78, of Quebeck, passed away March 21, 2024, at his residence. Jim was born May 2, 1945, in White …
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Gerald Lee Dodson
Gerald Lee Dodson, 84, of Rock Island, passed away March 9, 2024. He was born July 17, 1939, in Sparta, and was the son of Lonnie …
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Curtis L. Parks
Curtis L. Parks, 59, of Lynchburg, passed away unexpectedly at home, on March 17, 2024. Born March 16, 1965, in Clinton County, he …
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William Taft Raper Jr.
William Taft "Bill" Raper Jr., 91, of Concord, North Carolina, passed away Jan. 30, 2024. Bill was born Dec. 19, 1932, in Concord, …
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Bruce Dewayne Hicks
Bruce Dewayne Hicks, 60, of Sparta, passed away March 19, 2024, at his residence, surrounded by his family. Bruce was born May 22, …
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SPORTS
Celeste Reed makes Warriorette history
Warriorette basketball has a rich and talented history dating back to the 1920’s when WCHS girls’ basketball was known as …
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WCHS flag football game
From White County High School football: Mark your calendars for April 5. Warrior Flag Football plays at Dee Harris Field beginning at …
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Reed named TSSAA Class 3A Miss Basketball
Congratulations to WCHS Warriorette Celeste Reed!  According to Greg Wilson, WCHS principal, Celeste was just named TSSAA Class …
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First outing positive for tennis
We were blessed to enjoy our first scrimmage match in several seasons with Warren County Pioneers traveling to test the training of …
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WCMS Warriorette softball ready for spring season
The White County Middle School Warriorette softball team began their season this week, and, while he just took over at the helm, Coach …
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FAITH

The tree on the road to Jerusalem

Sometimes we may get a little upset or even hurt feelings over what was said, done, or what we think was said. Maybe we’ve become so enraged that we stormed away in anger or even punched a wall …

EDUCATION
WCHS Academic Spotlight
Hannah Crawford has built a reputation around White County High School as being someone filled with determination and driven by a …
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TTU recognized among top CyberCorps programs in the nation
 Tennessee Tech University’s CyberCorps Scholarship for Service (SFS) program was recognized at the January 2024 SFS …
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Deputy Simmons and K-9 Kilo visit Doyle Elementary School
Doyle Elementary wrapped up "Reading across America" recently with a couple of special guests. Deputy Simmons and K-9 Kilo read "Tommy …
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WCHS students place in TN High School Student Press Association competition
Congratulations to these students for placing in the Lipscomb University Tennessee High School Student Press Association (THSPA) …
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OPINION

The illegal act of teaching history in Tennessee

I have spoken often in this space about the spate of “divisive concepts” laws passed by our state’s general assembly, which impose draconian restrictions on how subjects such as …