White County Middle School softball kept things interesting last week with a couple of close games mixed with a couple of high-scoring games. Regardless of the margin, the Warriorettes found …

2014 Sparta Police Chief Jeff Guth reported there was record participation in White County on National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, with 86 pounds of unused, expired, or unwanted …

 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 …

From Doyle Volunteer Fire Department: Joint pump training was conducted recently with Doyle Volunteer Fire Department, Central View Volunteer Fire Department - Walling/Quebeck/Mt. Gilead, and Hickory …

From NorthEnd Volunteer Fire Department:  A couple of individuals have reached some accomplishments this month.  First, we would like to congratulate Assistant Chief Will Brown on his …

Friends, family, and members of the community attended a reception in honor of Cynthia Gist, who now reigns as Ms. Senior White County, on April 20, at Life Care Center of Sparta. Gist will be …

One of the most recognizable flowers to Tennessean’s might be the iris and you might be quick to point out that the Purple Iris is the TN State Flower.  But, that’s not exactly …

Junior JumpStart Night at White County High School is an event to help many juniors and their families as they transition to the last year of high school. Date: Tuesday, April 30 Where: …

Morgan Furniture Center has stood in Sparta, helping residents furnish their homes, since 1965, and, according to Dave McCulley, who currently co-owns the store with his wife Jill, it will continue …

Legislation gives highly-trained school staff option to carry a concealed firearm to protect school The Senate passed legislation I sponsored to give approved teachers with specialty training …

As part of ongoing efforts to combat substance abuse and promote community health and safety, Sparta Police Department announces its upcoming Drug Take Back Event. Scheduled for April 27, 2024, from …

Delores Austin Joynes, 82, passed away April 5, 2024, in Lebanon. She was born June 28, 1941, in Sparta. She was preceded in death by her parents, Gauvain and Ruth Burns Austin. She is …

Tennessee Department of Education has announced the 27 regional semi-finalists for Teacher of the Year. White County High School and White County schools proudly announce Heather Jolly has been …

Opal Eveleene Hawkins Barlow, 92, of Sparta, passed away April 20, 2024, at Cookeville Regional Medical Center. Opal was born Nov. 12, 1931, in DeKalb County, to Clure and Nettie Shaw Hawkins. …

After a long life and a short illness, Edward McDonald Milner passed into the hands of a merciful God, on Easter Sunday, March 31, 2024. He was predeceased by his beloved wife, Rebecca Yvonne …

Richard Dean Austin, 60, of Sparta, passed away tragically April 16, 2024.  He was born Jan. 17, 1964, in Crossville.  He was the seventh child of the late Elanze Austin, Jr. and …

SPARTA, Tenn., April 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — TERREPOWER , the innovative solar system and EV battery lifecycle management division of BBB Industries  (BBB), announces the launch of its …

Sparta Board of Mayor and Aldermen made a much-needed adjustment to the city’s water rates in their April 18 meeting. “We have not raised water rates in five years,” city …

(April 23, 2024) - Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Stuart C. McWhorter today announced the 12 Tennessee communities selected to participate in the ninth round …

Now accepting applications/resumes for employment opportunities at Sparta/White County Senior Citizens Center.  Open positions include cooks and assistant director. Full and part-time positions …

Emergency services personnel were dispatched to the scene of a structure fire, on Camp Heights Drive, at approximately 3:38 a.m., April 24, 2024. Numerous firefighters from several departments were …

June C. Ganzert Lowery, 85, of Chapin, South Carolina, passed away April 11, 2024, at her residence. June was born June 7, 1938, in Washington, D.C., to Joseph Anthony and Geraldine Frances …

Wilma Joyce LaFever Bray, 84, passed away April 15, 2024, at her residence. Mrs. Bray was born Aug. 26, 1939, in White County, to Hugh LaFever and Geneva Price LaFever. She retired from …

Gennie Rebecca Freeman Hall, 51, of Sparta, passed away, April 10, 2024, at her residence. Gennie was born Dec. 19, 1972, in Peoria, Illinois. She was a former LPN and a veteran of the …

4/27 & 4/28 7AM-1pm 1382 Walker Cove Road Sparta, TN Furniture and lots more!

White County High School JROTC recently recognized local Vietnam Veterans during their second annual Vietnam Veterans Appreciation Ceremony. On March 22, 2024, 17 veterans from the United States …

One of the roles of the government is safety.  In an effort to keep the streets of Sparta safe, we are looking and are in discussions concerning two of our intersections located within the city …