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Homecoming Comes Home a Little Early

The 2026 White County High School Homecoming was originally scheduled for Friday, October 2, but recent changes were made to the schedule, prompting the game to be moved to Thursday, October 1, at …
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Chamber of Commerce

By Josh Austin  8:00 AM, Oct 1, 2026

On Friday, September 25, the Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual Golf Tournament at the Sparta Country Club. With a presenting sponsor by Hormann, dozens of teams took to the green. Mulligans Bar …
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Obituaries

8:00 AM, Oct 1, 2026

Mrs. Aleta Glenell Patton Grissom, age 99, of Laurel Cove in Van Buren County, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, at her residence. She was born on May 1, 1927, in Campaign, TN, …
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Obituaries

8:00 AM, Oct 1, 2026

Austin "Gomer" Taylor, age 77, of Smithville, passed away Friday morning, September 18, 2026, at St. Thomas West Hospital in Nashville.  Austin was born November 22, 1948, in DeKalb County to …
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8:00 AM, Oct 1, 2026

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8:00 AM, Oct 1, 2026

Mrs. Joyce Stafford Broyles, age 90, of Quebeck, passed away Saturday, September 26, 2026, at NHC of Sparta. Joyce was born December 15, 1935, in Gainesboro, Tennessee, to the late Lando Garvis …
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8:00 AM, Oct 1, 2026

Vivian Jean Rader, 84, was born August 17, 1942, in Washington D.C., and went to be with her Lord and Savior on September 19, 2026. Jean graduated from Bladensburg High School in 1960 and from …
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Government

By Jerry Lowery  6:57 AM, Oct 1, 2026

The City of Sparta has once again partnered with the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) on a program that will directly benefit our citizens. Through a matching grant, we will be purchasing carbon …
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2:03 PM, Sep 29, 2026

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Life

11:38 AM, Sep 29, 2026

The WCHS Athletic Department and Administration have named the 2026 Grand Marshal of the Tammy “Pistol” Wilhite Memorial Homecoming Parade, Martha Jane Swindell Clark (’63). Clark was a …
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Schools

11:17 AM, Sep 29, 2026

White County High School will be celebrating football homecoming next week, September 28-October 2. This year's theme is "Warriors Assemble!" inspired by the Marvel universe. We are excited for this …
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12:59 PM, Sep 28, 2026

Around 11:30 am on Monday, September 28, one vehicle was involved in an accident on Old Smithville Hwy. No major injuries were reported, but a pole was struck knocking down lines in the area. …
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By Tri-Star Sports  10:51 AM, Sep 28, 2026

SPARTA — Rivalry volleyball delivered plenty of drama Monday night at Roy Sewell Gymnasium. White County and Cookeville traded punches for five sets before the Warriorettes made the final push, …
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10:38 AM, Sep 28, 2026

Making an impression early in her high school career, freshman Piper Heady has quickly become a major part of the White County High School golf team. Heady placed first, shooting an even-par of …
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3:21 PM, Sep 25, 2026

In a unanimous vote, the Board of Directors for the Sparta-White County YMCA has approved David Smith as the new Chief Executive Officer. Smith has been with the Y for many years. CVO Amos Rogan …
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Obituaries

8:00 AM, Sep 25, 2026

Allison Rhea Cole, age 40, of Sparta, passed away on Friday, September 18, 2026, in Asheville, NC. She leaves behind a family and a circle of friends who will forever cherish the light she brought …
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Government

By Jerry Lowery  7:56 AM, Sep 25, 2026

There is a lot going on around Sparta right now, so I wanted to take a few minutes this week to give everyone an update on several projects and issues we are working on. We have received grant …
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By Josh Austin  7:41 AM, Sep 25, 2026

The GFWC Sparta Women’s Club has always supported education, with some members being retired teachers themselves. Three teachers across the county, each at a different school, received a check from …
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2:31 PM, Sep 23, 2026

Another accident on Cherry Creek Road, this time occurring around 1:30 pm. Two vehicles involved in the incident, with the motor from one vehicle left in the center of the road. Once again, traffic …
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12:19 PM, Sep 23, 2026

At around 8:30 am on Wednesday, September 23, emergency personnel were called out to a multi-vehicle accident near 6465 Cherry Creek Road. While there were thankfully no lethal injuries, there were …
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12:18 PM, Sep 23, 2026

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OBITUARIES
Linda Frances Mabe Jones
Linda Frances Mabe Jones, 76, of Sparta, Tennessee, went to be with the Lord on September 12, 2026. Linda was born on Friday, April …
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Barbara Sue Gentry
Barbara Sue Gentry, age 80, passed away on Saturday, September 12, 2026, at Cookeville Regional Medical Center in Cookeville, …
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Clay Holman
Clay Holman, age 94, of Sparta, passed away on Friday, September 11, 2026, at Woodland Acute Care in Clinton, Tennessee. Clay was …
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James Buford Dial
Mr. James Buford Dial, better known as Buford, age 82, of Sparta, passed away Friday, September 11, 2026, at the residence of his …
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Scott Douglas Griffin
Mr. Scott Douglas Griffin, age 59, of Sparta, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, September 7, 2026, at his residence. Scott was …
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SPORTS
Athlete of the Week: Lex Winfree
For his work in the trenches and his unexpected starring role in White County’s game-winning possession against Cookeville, Lex …
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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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White County Goes on the Road, Knocks Off Tullahoma 27-10
TULLAHOMA, Tenn. — Four weeks into the season, the White County Warriors have yet to find a team capable of putting a loss on their …
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Middle School Recognizes Queen and Prepares for Kickoff
On Thursday, September 17th, White County Middle School will recognize its 8th-grade football players and cheerleaders at 5:45 PM. The …
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White County JROTC starts the year strong
White County JROTC has started the school year strong. First, the program continues to grow and the students involved continue to …
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FAITH

Mt Gilead Methodist Celebrates 200 Years

Mt Gilead Methodist Church is preparing to celebrate a tremendous milestone. On September 20, the church will be celebrating their 200th year as a congregation. Starting at 10:30 a.m. with a picnic …

EDUCATION
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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Baccalaureate Service Held for WCHS Seniors
On Wednesday, May 13, the Ministerial Association of White County hosted the 2026 Baccalaureate service at White County High …
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Class of 26 Senior Signing Day
As graduation week began, seniors at White County High School started strong with Senior Signing Day. Monday morning, they filled the …
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Northfield Students Participated in Young Artists Monster Madness Contest
Northfield Elementary's after-school program recently celebrated a thrilling achievement in the Fall Young Artists Monster Madness …
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OPINION

A Liberal Dose, September 2026

There are a lot of reasons to love Dolly Parton, and to grieve her loss. She was a genuinely warm, kind, caring person. Ordinarily, you can never say that for sure about a celebrity, who may well …