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Evening Wreck at Smithville Highway

Last night, October 5, at around 6:40 pm, emergency personnel responded to an accident on Smithville Highway, near Frank Anderson Road. The road had a small closure for about half an hour as the …
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Health

1:55 PM, Oct 6, 2026

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4:23 PM, Oct 5, 2026

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2:04 PM, Oct 5, 2026

Ms. Lucille Frasier Roberts, age 88 of the Bear Cove community passed away at 11:33pm on Thursday, October 1, 2026. Lucille was born January 5, 1938 in Sparta, Tennessee to the late Albert …
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By Caleb Andrews  7:32 AM, Oct 5, 2026

The Athlete of the Week honors senior football standout Bryson Hogg after making a major impact for White County. Bryson strikes twice with explosive plays. It didn’t take Bryson Hogg long to make …
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History

By Josh Austin  7:30 AM, Oct 5, 2026

1966 The White County Commission, or then referred to as the "quarterly court," approved a new Community Center for the county, at the cost of $228,360. 80% of the funds came from a federal …
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By Kyle Goff  12:30 AM, Oct 5, 2026

Since being in this role, I have been asked several times what the County Executive does. I was even at a meeting recently, and someone said they wished the mayor had been there. Essentially, the …
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By Tri-Star Sports Network  8:20 AM, Oct 2, 2026

LAFAYETTE, Tenn. — White County went into Pat Parker Stadium Friday night facing an undefeated Macon County team in one of the biggest Upper Cumberland matchups of the season. The Warriors left …
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News

By Summer Owen Nature Together  8:18 AM, Oct 2, 2026

There's a new nonprofit calling Sparta home, and its message is simple: time outdoors is good for all of us, and it's even better when we do it together. Nature Together is a Tennessee 501(c)(3) …
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News

By Josh Austin  8:16 AM, Oct 2, 2026

Firefighters are some of the most important, selfless members of our community. To help show what all they have and can provide, Sparta Fire Department hosted a wonderful Open House event this past …
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Faith

By Pastor Caleb Andrews  12:30 AM, Oct 2, 2026

There is strength when God’s people work together. This truth can be seen in families, throughout communities, and especially within the Church. There may be many different churches, denominations, …
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News

By Caleb Andrews  8:14 AM, Oct 1, 2026

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

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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OBITUARIES
Allison Rhea Cole
Allison Rhea Cole, age 40, of Sparta, passed away on Friday, September 18, 2026, in Asheville, NC. She leaves behind a family and a …
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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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SPORTS
Warriorettes Take on Lady Cavs in Volleyball
SPARTA — Rivalry volleyball delivered plenty of drama Monday night at Roy Sewell Gymnasium. White County and Cookeville traded …
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Athlete of the Week - Piper Heady
Making an impression early in her high school career, freshman Piper Heady has quickly become a major part of the White County High …
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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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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
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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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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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 …