Sports

Posted by Kim Swindell Wood  4:28 AM, Mar 24, 2023

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4:15 PM, Mar 23, 2023

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Weather

Posted by Kim Swindell Wood  3:39 PM, Mar 23, 2023

From White County Office of Emergency Management: The National Weather Service Nashville and the Storm Prediction Center are saying for White County the main threat will be damaging straight line …
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Obituaries

3:11 PM, Mar 23, 2023

Darla Busby Hight parted this world, on March 20, 2023, at her residence in Lebanon. She was born June 9, 1950. Darla was a teacher by love, an educator, retiring from the Rutherford County, …
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News

Posted by Kim Swindell Wood  1:41 PM, Mar 23, 2023

(March 23, 2023) - Tennessee’s February 2023 unemployment remained unchanged at 3.5% for the fifth month in a row, according to the latest data released by the Department of Labor and Workforce …
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Sports

Posted by Kim Swindell Wood  1:31 PM, Mar 23, 2023

Congratulations, Shelby Keller for signing with Tennessee Wesleyan for bowling.
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Outdoors

Posted by Kim Swindell Wood  1:23 PM, Mar 23, 2023

(March 21, 2023) - Tennessee’s turkey hunters will find several changes in store for the 2023 spring season. The changes were made by the Tennessee Fish and Wildlife Commission to benefit the …
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Opinion

John Gottlied  1:19 PM, Mar 23, 2023

 Last week, I said that using this column to teach a class would be boring, but I do not want to leave the topic of political terms too quickly. After reading this series, you should have the …
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Opinion

Troy Smith  1:17 PM, Mar 23, 2023

On March 19, I heard yet another interview with science journalist David McRaney, whose book, “How Minds Change,” has been in the news a lot the last couple of years. His book, and his …
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Business

Posted by Kim Swindell Wood  12:34 PM, Mar 23, 2023

During the Tennessee Farm Bureau Federation’s 101st annual convention at Franklin’s Cool Springs Marriott, White County Farm Bureau was recognized for reaching the most prestigious …
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Memories

Posted by Kim Swindell Wood  12:26 PM, Mar 23, 2023

1973 Principals were named for nine schools: Charles Sarver, White County High School; Bob Sparkman, White County Junior High; James Rascoe, East Sparta Elementary; Edward Moore, West Sparta …
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Obituaries

12:22 PM, Mar 23, 2023

Joanne Berkstresser Stepp Nielson, sometimes known as “George,” first saw the light of day on March 25, 1927, at the Busse Hospital in Sterling (Colorado), the youngest child of Allen …
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Library

Posted by Kim Swindell Wood  12:18 PM, Mar 23, 2023

Life Care Center of Sparta donated over 300 books to White County Public Library, on March 13, just in time for the Spring Book Sale, which began on March 16. L-R: Nicole Fignar, director of …
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News

Posted by Kim Swindell Wood  12:12 PM, Mar 23, 2023

 Updating Tennessee’s 2021 Literacy Success Act to strengthen student outcomes (March 20, 2023) - The Senate Education Committee last week passed a bill that would update …
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News

Kim Swindell Wood  12:07 PM, Mar 23, 2023

The upcoming retirement of Police Chief Doug Goff has led to a few changes to the structing of the law enforcement department for the city of Sparta. According to the agenda information for the …
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News

 Submitted  12:02 PM, Mar 23, 2023

Tennessee State Representative Paul Sherrell (District 43) was recently recognized for his efforts to support a Term Limits Amendment on Congress. This amendment was created by the U.S. Term …
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News

Kim Swindell Wood  11:52 AM, Mar 23, 2023

White County commissioners have voted to rescind a controversial resolution that was titled Regulations Governing the Health and Safety Standards. The resolution, which was passed in 2020, has …
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Business

11:40 AM, Mar 23, 2023

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News

Posted by Kim Swindell Wood  10:38 AM, Mar 23, 2023

A statement released from Mayor Jerry Lowery and Sparta City Hall, Sparta Police Department, and District Attorney General’s Office. On 03/22/2023, at approximately 5:25 p.m., a passerby …
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Event

7:31 AM, Mar 23, 2023

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Yard sale

11:00 AM, Mar 22, 2023

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Obituaries

8:12 AM, Mar 22, 2023

Mary Ann Broyles Brock, 79, of Sparta, passed away March 20, 2023, at her home.  She was a wonderful wife, mother, and grandmother who was always there when we needed her. She will be greatly …
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11:12 AM, Mar 21, 2023

RED-Y Lock & Roll Storage will sell the personal property of the following tenant on Thursday,  March 23, 2023 at 3:30 pm CST.   C31 and remaining contents of C28     …
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Outdoors

Posted by Kim Swindell Wood  9:47 AM, Mar 21, 2023

A debris burn permit is required through May 15 for outdoor burning from the Tennessee Department of Agriculture’s Division of Forestry where local restrictions do not apply. “Fire …
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News

4:47 AM, Mar 21, 2023

White County has been chosen to receive funds to supplement emergency food and shelter programs in the county: Phase 40 for $8,341.00. The selection was made by a National Board that is chaired by …
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Obituaries

2:29 PM, Mar 20, 2023

Mauveline Berry Hailey, affectionately known to her friends and family as “Miss Molly,” passed from this life, on March 16, 2023, at Generations Center of Spencer, at the age of …
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Obituaries

1:59 PM, Mar 20, 2023

Patrick O'Roark, 91, of Sparta, passed away March 17, 2023, at his residence. He was born Nov. 29, 1931, in Anderson, Indiana. He was the son of Frank O'Roark and Helen Armentrout …
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OBITUARIES
Elaine Sue Dunham
Elaine Sue Dunham, 64, of Doyle, passed away Oct. 4, 2022, at Cookeville Regional Medical Center. She was born Aug. 6, 1958, in Ann …
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Helen Louise Rollins Wilkes
Helen Louise Rollins Wilkes, 58, of Sparta passed away March 13, 2023, at her residence, surrounded by family. Helen was born Aug. …
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Philip Derrell Watson
Philip Derrell Watson, affectionately known as Phil, passed away March 13, 2023, at Summit Medical Center, in Hermitage. Phil was …
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Cora Belle Hall Hutson Holtzclaw
Cora Belle Hall Hutson Holtzclaw, 89, of Sparta, passed away March 14, 2023, at her residence. Cora was born Feb. 7, 1934, on …
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Donna Juruth England Lee
Donna Juruth England Lee, 84, of Sparta, passed away March 19, 2023, at Life Care Center of Sparta. Donna was born June 9, 1938, in …
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SPORTS
YMCA powerlifting practice
From Sparta-White County YMCA: On March 15, at YMCA powerlifting practice, some of our Special Olympic Athletes were presented Adidas …
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Middle school warriors rally late to secure sweep
The White County Middle School Warrior baseball team won 15-9, on March 9, completing the sweep of Upperman which included a 9-8 win, …
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Warriors' trip to state tournament cut short
A large portion of White County’s population made its way to Murfreesboro, on March 14, to cheer on Eric Mitchell’s White …
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FAITH

Springing forward - how can you save daylight?

Daylight Saving Time was introduced in 1918, and we’ve been confused ever since. Don’t ask me to explain it or give the history of the “on again, off again” practices in the …

EDUCATION
White County Middle School Students of the Week
6th grade  Sophia Russell. Sophia is a blessing to our team.  She is intelligent, thoughtful, creative, and kind.  …
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WCHS Cadets of the Month
 On Feb. 22, 2023, the White County High School JROTC conducted a hard-fought Cadet of the Month selection board. Competing …
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Tennessee celebrates Literacy Month during March
Throughout the month of March, the Tennessee Department of Education invites all Tennesseans to celebrate Tennessee Literacy Month, …
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Meals and Manners dinner
This week, a few members of White County High School Warrior Media attended the Meals and Manners dinner at First National Bank, which …
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OPINION

What is behind the rage against drag shows?

 I recently heard someone say, “Tennessee is currently the most anti-gay state in America, as judged y legislative activity.” I’m not sure if that is true, but, if not, we have …

SPECIAL SECTIONS
Letters to Santa
Find out what the kiddies are asking Santa to bring for Christmas. Click here to read their requests. (It may take a couple of minutes …
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