Event

7:56 AM, Oct 14, 2024

(Cookeville, Tennessee) - The 28th Annual Cooking on the Square, benefiting Upper Cumberland Habitat for Humanity is set for 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Oct. 25, 2024. Tickets are now available for purchase …
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Library

Posted by Kim Swindell Wood  6:21 AM, Oct 14, 2024

Books in Memory: Doris Ann Emmitt Adkison, Bowling, given by Floyd’s Cash Saver Lonnie Daniels Sr., The Most Amazing Basketball Stories of All Time for Kids, Basketball Greatest …
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Obituaries

6:13 AM, Oct 14, 2024

Ronald H. Hutchings, of Sparta, passed away Oct. 6, 2024, on his 82nd birthday, of Parkinson’s Plus disease and Multi-System Atrophy (MSA). He and his identical twin brother, Donald, were …
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Obituaries

6:11 AM, Oct 14, 2024

Mattie Patricia Parks, 70, departed from this life to her eternal home, on Sept. 11, 2024. Mattie was born Aug. 19, 1954, to Hill Goodson and Jessie Mae Teeples Goodson (Marshall). In …
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Obituaries

6:09 AM, Oct 14, 2024

Dennis Russell Turney, 79, passed peacefully at home, on Oct. 3, 2024, surrounded by his loved ones. Born July 22, 1945, in Akron, Ohio, he was the son of Mable Hawkins Turney and Jack Hopson …
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Obituaries

6:06 AM, Oct 14, 2024

Cathy Jo Mizar McCall, 70, of Sparta, passed away Oct. 6, 2024, at Saint Thomas Rutherford Hospital, in Murfreesboro. Cathy was born Feb. 12, 1954, in Pueblo, Colorado, to William Chester and …
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Business

6:04 AM, Oct 14, 2024

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Obituaries

6:03 AM, Oct 14, 2024

Jimmy C. Scott, better known as Jimburr, age 75, of Sparta, passed away Oct. 5, 2024, at NHC Healthcare of Sparta. Jimburr was born April 14, 1949, in Sparta, to Jimmy and Mollie Lorene …
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Sports

Brooklyn Howard  5:55 AM, Oct 14, 2024

Breanna Powell is a standout student-athlete whose dedication to sports, academics, and leadership has made her a key figure in her school community. A senior at White County High School, Breanna has …
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Business

5:54 AM, Oct 14, 2024

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Education

Brooklynn Howard, student reporter  5:51 AM, Oct 14, 2024

Lucas Blakeman, a senior at White County High School, stands out for his commitment to academic excellence and his drive to succeed. From his early days as a freshman to his final year of high …
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Event

10:59 AM, Oct 11, 2024

Cherry Creek Volunteer Fire Department will host a breakfast 6-10 a.m., Oct. 12, at the fire hall, 124 Montgomery Rd. The meal will include made-from-scratch biscuits with white, chocolate, or …
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News

Jerry Lowery  9:26 AM, Oct 11, 2024

I would like to take this time to give a quick update on some of the city’s events and projects that are taking place or have been completed. The Sparta Hardware building debris has been …
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Library

Posted by Kim Swindell Wood  9:24 AM, Oct 11, 2024

State Sen. Paul Bailey, and State Rep. Paul Sherrell recently announced a Technology Grant totaling $7,046 for White County Public Library. These funds will help cover the cost of desktops, laptops, …
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Business

9:23 AM, Oct 11, 2024

CLICK HERE to check out the wide selection at Peacock Wine & Spirits
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Business

9:20 AM, Oct 11, 2024

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News

Rachel Auberger  9:19 AM, Oct 11, 2024

Sparta resident Erbie Price addressed city officials during an Oct. 3 meeting about flooding on his property and stated he may pursue legal action if the issue is not resolved. During the recent …
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Education

Posted by Kim Swindell Wood  9:14 AM, Oct 11, 2024

From White County High School: Congratulations to our WCHS Warriors of the Month for September 2024. We are proud of each of them for their great work in the classroom and for being outstanding …
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Event

Posted by Kim Swindell Wood  8:49 AM, Oct 11, 2024

Cassville Volunteer Fire Department will host a ham breakfast 6-10 a.m., Oct. 26, 2024, at the firehall, 227 Cassville Lane, in Sparta. Adults $10 and children $5. Call (931) 761-2476 to order …
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Obituaries

7:55 AM, Oct 10, 2024

Clarice Jo Stewart, age 92, of Sparta, passed away suddenly at her residence, on Oct. 9, 2024.  Arrangements are incomplete at this time. Hunter Funeral Home is in charge of …
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News

Posted by Kim Swindell Wood  6:39 AM, Oct 9, 2024

Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development (TNECD) announced today the three counties selected to participate in the latest round of the Select Tennessee Property Evaluation Program …
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Yard sale

4:32 AM, Oct 8, 2024

227 Ray Broyles Rd., in Sparta 7 a.m.-until: Thurs., Oct. 10 and Fri., Oct 11                 7 a.m.-noon: …
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Event

9:35 AM, Oct 7, 2024

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Memories

Rachel Auberger  6:56 AM, Oct 7, 2024

 2014 The Million Dollar Mile yard sale, which stretched along Bockman Way from Gaines Street to Churchill Drive, brought thousands of visitors to downtown Sparta. Warriorette …
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Health

Posted by Kim Swindell Wood  6:53 AM, Oct 7, 2024

The White County Health Department of the Tennessee Department of Health will be providing free flu shots, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., on Tues. Oct. 15, 2024, at Sparta Life Church, 435 W Bockman Way, …
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Obituaries

6:45 AM, Oct 7, 2024

Upha Moleta Iles Ross was born June 4, 1931, in Sale Creek, Tennessee, to Porter Whiten Iles and Narcissa Lewis Iles. She was a member of First Christian Church, in Sparta. She was …
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Obituaries

6:42 AM, Oct 7, 2024

Terry Wilburn Mills, 68, of Sparta, passed away peacefully, on Sept. 19, 2024, at Cookeville Regional Medical Center, while surrounded by his family. Terry was born Sept. 7, 1956, in Sparta, to …
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OBITUARIES
Jennifer Pittman
Jennifer Pittman, 51, of Sparta, passed away Sept. 23, 2024, at home while surrounded by family. Born Jan. 26, 1973, in …
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Henry “Gerald” “Dude” Adcock
Henry “Gerald” “Dude” Adcock, 75, of Sparta, passed away Sept. 28, 2024, surrounded by his loved …
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John David Templeton
  John David Templeton, 86, of Walling, passed away Sept. 17, 2024, at Cookeville Regional Medical Center. John was born …
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Sonja Elaine Jenkins
Sonja Elaine Jenkins, 72, of Baxter, passed away Sept. 23, 2024, at Cookeville Regional Medical Center, while surrounded by …
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Rozell Robinson Briggs
Rozell Robinson Briggs, 84, of Sparta, passed away Sept. 22, 2024, at Signature of Putnam County. Rozell was born June 12, 1940, in …
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SPORTS
Athlete Spotlight-CalliAnna Griggs
CalliAnna Griggs, a dedicated student-athlete, has mastered the art of balancing both her academic and athletic responsibilities. As a …
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WCHS Warriorette volleyball vs. LaVergne
(Sept. 25, 2024) - White County Warriorette volleyball went 3-0 against LaVergne recently. The Warriorettes stayed on the road to face …
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WCHS Warriorettes dominate Upperman in recent 7-0 victory
On Sept. 9, the White County High School Warriorette soccer team delivered an electrifying performance, defeating Upperman with a …
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Warriors triumph over Panthers in rescheduled showdown
 The White County High School Warriors defeated the Stone Memorial Panthers with a score of 28-12, on Sept. 12. The game, …
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Homecoming parade
The 2024 Tammy "Pistol" Wilhite Homecoming Parade for White County High School will begin at 5:30 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 19. The parade …
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FAITH

There is no modern cultural Jesus

There is a plague that is found within many lukewarm churches and lukewarm Christians.  This plague is the degrading of the person of Jesus Christ into a modern cultural figure.  To listen …

EDUCATION
White County School System provides updates about expansion plans, dedications, and leadership
 In recent meetings of the White County School Board, several significant updates and initiatives were discussed, highlighting …
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Academic Spotlight- Jordan Fisk
Jordan Fisk, a senior at White County High School, has become a standout student, balancing rigorous academics and extracurriculars …
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TTU students gain real-world experience at BASF
(Sept. 12, 2024) - Four college students spent the summer gaining real-world experience, networking with peers and expanding their …
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WCHS students honored at school board meeting
At the recent White County Board of Education meeting, four White County High School students were recognized and awarded for their …
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Sparta GFWC donates items to teachers
The Sparta Tennessee GFWC (General Federation of Woman’s Clubs) had the pleasure of presenting two checks to two teachers at the …
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OPINION

Remembering American Girls in Sports Day

 (Sept. 16, 2024) - Across our country, more than 3 million female high school and college athletes compete, practice, and train every day to achieve athletic success. For many of these …