LOCAL NEWS

Sarah Lou Dodson

Sarah Lou Dodson, 84, of Sparta, passed from this life, on April 15, 2024, at Cookeville Regional Medical Center. Sarah was born March 8, 1940, and was the daughter of Roy Looney and Frances …

June C. Ganzert Lowery

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

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 Hall

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 …

Robert Carl Marshall

Robert Carl Marshall, affectionately known as Bob, 76, of Sparta, passed away April 15, 2024, at his residence. Bob was born Dec. 4, 1947, in Charleston, West Virginia, to Carl Absolam and …

Is it safe to shop on Temu? Here are 5 scams to avoid on the popular online shopping platform

Spokeo warns that while Temu offers a promising shopping experience, consumers should be aware of potential scams.

Yard sale palooza!

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

WCHS JROTC honors Vietnam Veterans

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 …

6 home improvement projects that offer the best return on your investment

Rocket Loans reports that there are large and small home improvements that provide a good return on investment.

Try adding these 10 healthiest snacks for weight loss into your daily food plan

Hers rounded up 10 healthy snacks that can help with weight loss goal, based on science.

Minute with the Mayor

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 …

10 outdoor sites to learn more about Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander heritage

Stacker used data from the National Park Service and other sources to compile this list of 10 historical sites to learn more about AA & NHPI heritage.

White County School Board changes spring break schedule

Schools will have a new schedule for the 2025 spring break that will line up with other academic events that occur during that time of year “My reasoning is academic, as all my decisions …

5 tech advancements sports venues have added since your last event

Uniqode compiled a list of technologies adopted by stadiums, arenas, and other major sporting venues in the past few years.

Reed and Austin are honored at state capitol

White County High School received several school-wide honors during the 2023-2024 school year. Several students received individual honors for their excellence in the classroom and in extracurricular …

Commission votes to purchase land next to Rock House

White County Board of Commissioners decided to keep the area around one of the county’s historic landmarks preserved. With an 11-1 vote, the commission made the decision to purchase 20 acres …

Fatality reported in fire

At approximately 12:09 on the afternoon of April 16, Sparta and White County emergency departments responded to a call for a house fire at 21 Marchbanks St., in Sparta city limits. Sparta Police …

The Expositor, April 18

Check out Thursday, April 18, edition of The Expositor for the following stories and more: News about a house fire in downtown Sparta that claimed the life of a man WCHS students …

March revenues for TN

(April 16, 2024) - Department of Finance and Administration Commissioner Jim Bryson today announced that Tennessee tax revenues exceeded budgeted estimates in March. Overall March revenues totaled …

Strawberry season

It’s time to Pick Tennessee Products and pick Tennessee strawberries. Strawberry season is underway. Most strawberry farms are planning to begin selling strawberries in mid-April. Check …

TTU announces online French dual enrollment program starting this fall

Tennessee Tech University recently announced the addition of an online French dual enrollment program starting this fall. The program, open to all high school students across the state, provides an …

Summer School registration

Summer School applications are open for elementary and middle school students. Please sign up as soon as possible to secure your spot. DATES: Week 1 | May 28-31 Week 2 | June 3-6 Week 3 | June 10-13 …

Fire on Rhea Street

A house fire on Rhea Street, behind Happy Trails Brewing Co., kept first responders, Sparta Electric, firefighters, and White County Ambulance Service on their toes as firefighters fought the rolling …

Alcohol ban coming to TWRA Wildlife Management Areas except for designated areas

Alcohol possession and consumption will be prohibited on Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) Wildlife Management areas statewide, effective April 15 with the exception of designated areas. …

National Work Zone Awareness Week

 (April 15, 2024) - The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) is joining states across the nation to ask motorists to Work with Us – move over and slow down for highway workers. …

Ms. Senior White County reception

Please come out and support our Ms. Senior White County, Cynthia Gist, on April 20. There will be a reception in her honor 2-4 p.m., at Life Care Center of Sparta. She will be representing White …

WCMS Warriors prove they have the right stuff

 White County Middle School Warrior baseball team had a great outing, on April 8, 2024, when they hosted Prescott South. The Warriors put eight runs on the board while shutting out the Bulldogs. …

WCHS wins TSSAA flag football, first time for sport in history of school

 White County High School fielded their first-ever flag football team, on April 5, 2024, when the Warriorettes played a double-header and hosted a third game. A proposal by Franklin High …

The border walls will work

In just his first 100 days in office, President Biden issued 94 executive actions to reverse President Trump’s successful border policies and weaken our nation. Among them, few have been as …

Stop the death march of education

This weekend, I spoke with Matthew Hawn (for reasons I will explain below). When comparing notes, we realized we both graduated from Tennessee Tech 20 years ago next month, and that we had many of …
Tennessean newspaper provides full story

Teenage TN students beg governor to veto bill that will arm teachers

A poignant introduction in a Letter to the Editor that was sent to the Tennessean newspaper expresses the feelings of 65 Tennessee students about the proposed legislation that would arm teachers. …

Donald Ray Jetter Jr.

Donald Jay Jetter Jr., 57, of Sparta, passed from this life, on April 4, 2024, at Cookeville Regional Medical Center. Donald was born Jan. 24, 1967, in Springville, New York. He was the son of …

Rosa Lee Howard Collingwood

Rosa Lee Howard Collingwood, affectionately known to many as Rose, 86, of Walling, passed away April 2, 2024, at NHC Healthcare of Sparta. Rose was born July 8, 1937, in Sparta, to Ransom and …

Sobriety Roadside Safety Checkpoint-White County

The Tennessee Highway Patrol will be conducting Sobriety Roadside Safety Checkpoints starting on April 14th, 2024, through April 20th, 2024, on US Route 70 in White County. Impaired driving is a …
OBITUARIES

Cathy Irene Parks Lance

Cathy Irene Parks Lance, 65, of Crossville, passed away April 3, 2024, at Cumberland Medical Center, in Crossville. Cathy was born July 13, 1958, in Crossville, to Bobby Lee and Donna Irene …

  • Robert Eugene Hall

    Robert Eugene Hall, 76, of Sparta, passed April 4, 2024, at his Robert was born Oct. 9, 1947, in New …

  • Jackie Wayne Simmons

    Jackie Wayne Simmons, affectionately known as Butch, 54, passed away peacefully, on April 4, 4024, at his …

  • Robert E. Hall

    Robert E. Hall, 76, of Sparta, passed away April 4, 2024, at his residence, surrounded by his family. …

  • Edd Mason Cantrell

    Edd, affectionately known as “Big Edd,” came into this world weighing a whopping 14 pounds! He …

OPINION

Biden’s budget is offering more taxes, spending, and crippling debt

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 …

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 …