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8:52 AM, Dec 8, 2023

Jerry Wayne Long, 72, of Sparta, passed away Dec. 1, 2023, at Vanderbilt University Hospital. Jerry was born Aug. 14, 1951, in Chattanooga, to Charlie Coffee Long and Dorothy Gladys Earls Long. …
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8:47 AM, Dec 8, 2023

Raymond Lee Burris, Jr., 65, of Sparta, passed from this life, on Dec. 2, 2023, at his home. Raymond was born Feb. 18, 1958, in Columbus, Ohio, the son of Raymond Burris and Ella Mae Potter …
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Obituaries

8:43 AM, Dec 8, 2023

Walter Clifty Stone, better known as “Bo” to friends and family, passed away peacefully, at his home, on Dec. 3, 2023, at the age of 97. He was born March 3, 1926 and was the son of …
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Memories

Rachel Auberger  8:38 AM, Dec 8, 2023

2013 State Representative Charles Curtiss announced that he would resign his seat in the state’s House of Representatives effective the first of the New Year as he had been hired as …
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News

Posted by Kim Swindell Wood  8:21 AM, Dec 8, 2023

 The Upper Cumberland Development District (UCDD), along with area project partners WCTE PBS, Upper Cumberland Tourism Association, and Tennessee Tech University, received a 2023 Aliceann …
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Holidays

Posted by Kim Swindell Wood  7:52 AM, Dec 8, 2023

The Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security's (TDOSHS) Driver Services division is partnering with Donate Life Tennessee, Tennessee Donor Services and Mid-South Transplant Foundation for …
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Education

Candice Allen-director of communications White County Schools  1:56 PM, Dec 7, 2023

 Northfield Elementary is the recipient of a $5,000 classroom grant from the TVA STEM Classroom Grant Program. The program, sponsored by the Tennessee Valley Authority in partnership with …
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Organization

Posted by Kim Swindell Wood  1:53 PM, Dec 7, 2023

 The Rotary Club of Sparta, Tennessee is excited to announce its Rotarian of the Year for 2023: Keith Mills. A native of Spencer, Mills graduated from Van Buren County High School, in 2002, …
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Emergency Services

Candice Allen, director of communications-White County Schools  11:44 AM, Dec 7, 2023

The White County School system donated 12 AEDs (Automated External Defibrillator) to White County Sheriff’s Office. Last year, the school district purchased new AEDs under the Epidemiology and …
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Obituaries

12:09 PM, Dec 4, 2023

Paul Vance Gibbs Jr., 72, of Cookeville, passed away Nov. 21, 2023, at Cookeville Regional Medical Center. He was born May 12, 1951, in Dayton, Ohio, and was the son of Paul Vance Gibbs Sr. and …
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Obituaries

11:53 AM, Dec 4, 2023

Jean Roberts, 88, of Sparta, passed away Nov. 23, 2023, at her home. She was born July 13, 1935, in Sparta, and was the daughter of Clarence Victor Graham and Attie Bell Wilson Graham. In …
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Obituaries

11:51 AM, Dec 4, 2023

James Alexander Savage III, 87, better known as Junior to family and friends, passed from this life peacefully, at his home, on Nov. 26, 2023. He was born Aug. 24, 1936, and he was the son of …
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Opinion

John Gottlied  9:01 AM, Dec 4, 2023

As is typical, education is a subject where Troy Smith and I agree in principle but have cavernous differences in the details and defining terms. Most individuals know that I am a strong supporter of …
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Business

Posted by Kim Swindell Wood  8:55 AM, Dec 4, 2023

The new Burger King, in Sparta, recently hosted a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony, which was courtesy of Sparta-White County Chamber of Commerce. The well-known fast-food chain serves grilled burgers, fries, …
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Event

Posted by Kim Swindell Wood  4:10 PM, Dec 1, 2023

UPDATE: Christmas Parade Changes agreed with Mayor and Police Dept on Nov 28, 2023. Fire Trucks with Passengers will unload at the Senior Center Floats will unload passengers at the …
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News

Jerry Lowery  10:21 AM, Dec 1, 2023

Schedule for Sparta’s Christmas Parade and tree lighting activities Kudos to Sparta’s Rotary Club for getting the annual Christmas parade rolling.  This is one of the events …
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Education

Rachel Auberger  10:18 AM, Dec 1, 2023

Luci McBride is nearing the end of her time as a student at White County High School, but the senior Warriorette has no intentions of not being in the halls of a school for a long time to come. …
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Memories

Rachel Auberger  9:45 AM, Dec 1, 2023

2013 Governor Bill Haslam was on hand for a dedication ceremony marking the Virgin Falls State Natural Area as official state property, ensuring the protection of the four threated and …
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Outdoors

Posted by Kim Swindell Wood  9:38 AM, Dec 1, 2023

The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency has begun its 2023-24 winter trout stocking schedule. TWRA plans to release approximately 75,000 rainbow trout into Tennessee waters through March. The …
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News

Posted by Kim Swindell Wood  8:06 AM, Dec 1, 2023

According to Charlie Tollison, assistant chief of Sparta-White County Rescue Squad and public information officer, at 5:15 p.m., Nov. 30, 2023, White County E-911 paged out a mountain rescue in the …
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News

Posted by Kim Swindell Wood  12:56 PM, Nov 30, 2023

(Nov. 30, 2023) - Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Stuart C. McWhorter and Sparta Metal Processing LLC officials announced today the company will …
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Military

Cadet Gage Smith, White County High School JROTC  9:26 AM, Nov 30, 2023

JROTC (Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps) has a wide curriculum to cover, but, throughout October, the White County High School JROTC’s focus was first aid. JROTC instructors Lt. Col. …
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News

Rachel Auberger  8:56 AM, Nov 30, 2023

Sheriff Steve Page recently announced that White County has had to begin moving inmates to other counties because of staffing shortages at the jail. “It is my job to keep the community …
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Event

Posted by Kim Swindell Wood  8:51 AM, Nov 30, 2023

The annual Christmas Market will be 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Dec. 2, 2023, in Sparta, at the American Legion building. Shoppers can browse through a variety of products including artwork, quilting, hand sewn …
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OBITUARIES
 William Robert Harris
William Robert Harris, better known as Bill, 84, of Crossville, passed away Nov. 18, 2023, at Life Care Center of …
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Horace “H.L.” Kirby
It is with profound sadness and much love that we mourn the passing of H.L. Kirby Jr., of Sparta, Tennessee, on Nov. 15, 2023, at the …
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Emma Lou Smith
Emma Lou Smith, 72, of Sparta, passed away Nov. 15, 2023, at Saint Thomas Highlands Hospital, in Sparta. She was born Oct. 2, 1951, …
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Tristin Wayne Matheney
Tristin Wayne Matheney, 25, of Quebeck, passed away Nov. 18, 2023, at his home. He was born May 17, 1998, in Smithville. He was the …
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Frank Joseph Averella
Frank Joseph Averella passed away Nov. 13, 2023, at the age of 47. He was surrounded by his daughter, Taylor Averella, and close …
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SPORTS
 White County Middle School basketball season in full swing
The WCMS basketball season is in full swing with six teams currently competing including girls and boys 6th grade, junior varsity, and …
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Pickle Ball Tournament raises money $5,000 for Susan G. Komen Foundation
The first ever Sparta Dink for Pink Pickleball Tournament, an event to benefit the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, was held …
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Warriors win big at home against Christian Academy
The WCHS Warrior football team hosted Christian Academy of Knoxville last Friday night and won in dominating fashion by a score of …
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Malaki Dowell honored Oct. 6
 Former WCHS Football standout Malaki Dowell received another extinguishing and well-deserved honor before last Friday …
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Head Start hosts Ninja Day
Although it was recently fall break week for White County schools, Sparta Head Start students and faculty hosted attendance spirit …
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FAITH

What kind of weapon do YOU carry?

Standing in line at the pharmacy, I took note of the message on the t-shirt of the man in front of me. Although I do not recall the exact wording, it was a clear statement of his belief in the Second …

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EDUCATION
 Student members assigned to White County School Board
During the November board meeting, the White County School Board welcomed two student board members, senior Max Simmons and junior Joy …
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Students and Education-Woodland Park Elementary
FFA observes Ag Literacy Week
In honor of Ag Literacy Week, White County High School FFA members spent some time visiting and reading at every elementary school in …
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White County High School Academic Spotlight-Hannah Austin
Hannah Austin is a dedicated student who has been determined to be successful in the classroom. “During the week, I am …
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White County High School Academic Spotlight-Emily Ferris
Emily Ferris has made an impression on the faculty and staff at White County High School. “A word that comes to mind when I …
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OPINION

Tennessee wants to reject $1.8 billion of education funding

 Tennessee - where we’re always the first to jump out of the plane, because we skip the line where they’re handing out parachutes. This time we are - once again - in the news because …

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