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Remains Discovered at Former Water Plant

Early this morning, October 27, human remains were discovered at the old Sparta water plant on N Main Street.  Sparta Police Department are working with TBI and the District Attorney General's …
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Obituaries

2:26 PM, Oct 29, 2026

Luther Green Parsley, age 90, of Sparta, TN, passed away peacefully at his home in Sparta, Tennessee, on Sunday, October 25, 2026. He was the son of the late Hobart Parsley and the late Vera Parsley. …
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Event

Motlow Media  12:30 PM, Oct 29, 2026

SPARTA, Tenn. —   Motlow State Community College’s Sparta site is partnering with RIVET (Rural Investment in Virtual Education and Training) and Upper Cumberland Workforce to host a two-day …
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News

By Ann Chumbley-Snider - Church of Jesus Christ  8:00 AM, Oct 29, 2026

A truck carrying approximately 20 pallets of food, totaling nearly 32,947 pounds, from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints arrived at BonDeCroft Baptist Church on Wednesday, September 23, …
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By Josh Austin  8:00 AM, Oct 29, 2026

Everyone passing through Highway 111 has likely seen it at some point. Above and Beyond RV Repair has been an active business in White County for years now, and recently, they hosted a ribbon-cutting …
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Government

By Jerry Lowery  8:00 AM, Oct 29, 2026

The future of Sparta and White County was the focus of an important meeting this past week as city and county leaders joined representatives from the Upper Cumberland Development District, the State …
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By Josh Austin  8:00 AM, Oct 29, 2026

“I just hope that it gets people interested, curious, and appreciative of the folklore here in White County, because it is rich with stories.” Nicholas E. Knowles has a love for history and …
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By Tri-Star Sports Network Staff  8:00 AM, Oct 29, 2026

SPARTA, Tenn. — The perfect season continues, and the Region 4-4A championship belongs to the White County Warriors! In front of an electric home crowd Friday night at Warrior Stadium and Dee …
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7:58 AM, Oct 29, 2026

UPPER CUMBERLAND — The Upper Cumberland Area Agency on Aging & Disability (AAAD) is proud to announce that long-time volunteer Evelyne Kornreich has been named the recipient of the 2026 …
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1:51 PM, Oct 28, 2026

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Obituaries

1:39 PM, Oct 28, 2026

Mr. Payton Lynn Henry, age 22, of the Big Springs community, passed away Wednesday morning, October 21, 2026, as a result of an automobile accident. Payton was born Christmas Day, December 25, …
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Obituaries

1:35 PM, Oct 28, 2026

Thurman Lee Mason, lovingly known to everyone as "Cricket," was born August 19, 1935, in Quebeck, TN, and passed away peacefully on October 21, 2026, at the age of 91. Born and raised in …
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Obituaries

1:32 PM, Oct 28, 2026

Jesus called Mrs. Barbara Ellen Wilson Hill home on Tuesday, October 27, 2026. Barbara was born June 5, 1942 in White County to the late Ike and Grace Hutchings Wilson. She was a retired dairy …
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Sports

8:00 AM, Oct 26, 2026

Jaxon Matthews is a young athlete whose dedication, discipline, and determination continue to make White County proud. Through years of training and competition, Matthews has developed his martial …
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By Kyle Goff  8:00 AM, Oct 26, 2026

I was honored to sign a proclamation declaring October Mental Health Awareness Month in White County. Mental Health Awareness Month is observed every May in the United States, a tradition established …
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By Monica Jicha  8:00 AM, Oct 26, 2026

September was another busy month for the White County Humane Society.  We funded a total of 125 spay/neuter surgeries for pet owners who needed some assistance with the cost of surgery or who …
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Obituaries

8:09 AM, Oct 23, 2026

Mr. Herman Michael Bradley, better known as Mike, age 69, of Sparta, passed away Tuesday, October 19, 2026, at his residence. Mike was born January 17, 1957, in Dearborn, Michigan, to the late …
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7:49 AM, Oct 23, 2026

White County Heritage Museum is a recipient of a $35,450 grant for Capital Maintenance and Improvements from the State of Tennessee as administered through the Tennessee State Museum. The grant award …
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9:41 AM, Oct 22, 2026

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By Caleb Andrews  8:00 AM, Oct 22, 2026

Tennessee has made significant progress in public education, and communities such as White County are an important part of that success. From high school graduation rates to career and technical …
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News

By Josh Austin  8:00 AM, Oct 22, 2026

White County Commission met for one of its first Full Court meetings as new commissioners. With Dakota White as the new chairman of the commission, they tackled problems both new and old. The meeting …
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OBITUARIES
Frank Thomas Mullins
Mr. Frank Thomas Mullins, better known as Tom, age 77, of the Indian Mound community, passed away at 9:44 pm on Tuesday, October 13, …
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Georgia Penelope Boggs
Eleven-day-old Georgia Penelope Boggs passed away unexpectedly on Friday, October 16, 2026, at her residence. Georgia was born …
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Deborah Druwilla "Dru" Milligan
Deborah Druwilla "Dru" Milligan, age 67, of Franklin, TN, passed away on October 15, 2026. She was born in Sparta, TN, to the late …
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Jerry Wayne Denton
Mr. Jerry Wayne Denton, age 78, of Sparta, passed away at 2:45 pm on Monday, October 12, 2026, at Grandview Post Acute in Cookeville, …
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Amanda Rai Cunningham
Amanda Rai Cunningham, age 45, passed away at her home in Sparta on Tuesday morning, October 13, 2026.  She was born December 8, …
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SPORTS
Young Man Travels the Globe to Win Competition
  One young Warrior recently returned home after representing White County and bringing home the title of “Champion” …
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Athlete of the Week: Makeena Laws
Makenna Laws has been a WCHS cheerleader for four  years and is a Captain for the  Cheer Squad.  Makenna is a great …
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WCHS JROTC Announces September Athlete of the Month
White County JROTC is honored to recognize its Athlete of the Month for September 2026. This month was difficult to choose, as many …
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Quinn Davis Visits Alma Mater
On Monday, September 28, former WCHS Student/Athlete Quinn Davis returned home for autographs. Davis, who once suited up for the …
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Athlete of the Week - Ava Elrod
With another strong performance placing first in the regional golf tournament to advance to state, White County High School freshman …
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FAITH

The Dangers of Spiritual Darkness

We live in a world where darkness is often mistaken for light, and wrong is sometimes presented as right. As Christians, we must understand that spiritual darkness is a real danger that can affect …

EDUCATION
GFWC Supports Teachers through Donation
The GFWC Sparta Women’s Club has always supported education, with some members being retired teachers themselves. Three teachers …
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White County JROTC Finishes Strong at Raider Event
On Saturday 12 September, White County competed in its second Raider event of the new year. Although it was a rough start, the …
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Sparta Rotary helps improve White County classrooms
Several teachers across White County received cash gifts to kick off the 2026-2027 school year. The Rotary Club of Sparta presented …
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White County High School Announces New Band Director
White County High School Administration has named its new Band Director. According to Principal Greg Wilson, the next person to …
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OPINION

A Liberal Dose, October 2026

People seem to forget that when Donald Trump left the White House the first time (kicking and screaming), he left the nation’s economy in the toilet. Yes, things were rough under Biden -he had …