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Rachel Auberger  10:30 AM, Apr 26, 2024

The White County High School Warriors continued their losing streak on Tuesday, April 16 when they lost to the Cumberland County Jets. The loss was the fourth straight for the Warriors who …
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Justin Rittenberry  10:29 AM, Apr 26, 2024

The Warriors were in action on April 19th as they took on Algood Middle School in the penultimate match of the regular season. The Warriors were coming off their 3rd straight loss and were …
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Sports

10:25 AM, Apr 26, 2024

The WCHS Warriorette softball team honored the late Glenn “Buckshot” Sims, on April 17, at the field named in his honor. To make the night even better, the Warriorettes pulled off a 7-2 …
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Rachel Auberger  10:15 AM, Apr 26, 2024

On Monday, the White County Middle School baseball team traveled to Macon County where they were in jeopardy of starting the week on the losing side of a close game. However, with the game tied at 2 …
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Sports

10:07 AM, Apr 26, 2024

 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 …
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Memories

Rachel Auberger  10:01 AM, Apr 26, 2024

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 …
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Opinion

Marsha Blackburn, U.S. Senator (R)  9:58 AM, Apr 26, 2024

 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 …
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Opinion

Troy Smith  9:55 AM, Apr 26, 2024

Each week for the last month, I’ve had progressive friends in White County tell me, “You need to respond to what Marsha Blackburn said last month, it’s outrageous.” So far, I …
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Emergency Services

Posted by Kim Swindell Wood  9:52 AM, Apr 26, 2024

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 …
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Emergency Services

Posted by Kim Swindell Wood  8:54 AM, Apr 26, 2024

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 …
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News

Posted by Kim Swindell Wood  8:40 AM, Apr 26, 2024

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 …
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UT Extension

Scott Swoape, U.T. Extension White County  8:30 AM, Apr 26, 2024

 It’s that time of year when a lot of folks start taking advantage of the beautiful weather and spending a little more time outdoors!  Come to find out, I really enjoy a relaxing …
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UT Extension

Scott Swoape, U.T. Extension White County  8:27 AM, Apr 26, 2024

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 …
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Education

Posted by Kim Swindell Wood  7:20 AM, Apr 26, 2024

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: …
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Business

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Jerry Lowery  11:56 AM, Apr 25, 2024

One of the messages that rang loud and clear as I campaigned for mayor of Sparta was the need for some recreation that could be enjoyed for everyone in our community.  In an effort to keep that …
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Business

11:00 AM, Apr 25, 2024

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Business Spotlight

Rachel Auberger  10:30 AM, Apr 25, 2024

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 …
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State Senator Paul Bailey  10:00 AM, Apr 25, 2024

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 …
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Rachel Auberger  9:30 AM, Apr 25, 2024

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 …
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Obituaries

9:02 AM, Apr 25, 2024

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 …
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Obituaries

9:00 AM, Apr 25, 2024

Juanita Fay Rollins Jones, 87, of Sparta, passed away April 1, 2024, at her residence. Mrs. Jones was born June 20, 1936, in the Bon Air community, of White County, to James and Lula Fuqua …
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Education

Greg Wilson, WCHS principal  9:00 AM, Apr 25, 2024

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 …
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Business

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Obituaries

8:54 AM, Apr 25, 2024

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. …
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OBITUARIES
 Laura Mae Simmons
Laura Mae Simmons, 89, of Quebeck, passed away April 21, 2024, at her residence. Ms. Simmons was born Feb. 19, 1935, in Doyle, to …
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Edward McDonald Milner
After a long life and a short illness, Edward McDonald Milner passed into the hands of a merciful God, on Easter Sunday, March 31, …
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Richard Dean Austin
Richard Dean Austin, 60, of Sparta, passed away tragically April 16, 2024.  He was born Jan. 17, 1964, in Crossville.  He …
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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 …
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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 …
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SPORTS
 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 …
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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 …
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Warriorettes break out­­ of slump with a 14-2 win over Avery Trace
The White County Middle School Warriorette softball had a long, tough week of softball before they headed out for spring break. On …
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WCMS golf action
 The White County Middle School golf team has played six matches so far this spring, with the girls’ team compiling a 5 and …
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WCMS soccer wins at Jackson County, loses against DeKalb County
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 …
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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 …

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EDUCATION
 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 …
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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, …
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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. …
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WCHS announces Cum Laude graduates
White County High School is proud to announce the 2024 Seniors who will graduate with the Latin Honors Distinction of Cum Laude. WCHS …
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WCHS announces Magna Cum Laude graduates
White County High School is proud to announce the 2024 Seniors who will graduate with the Latin Honors Distinction of Magna Cum Laude. …
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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 …

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