News

Posted by Kim Swindell Wood  2:40 PM, Jan 14, 2025

Effective January 14, 2025, the Supreme Court of Tennessee suspended John Edward Hutson from the practice of law for two (2) years, with six (6) months being an active suspension pursuant to …
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News

Denny Wayne Robiinson  9:38 AM, Jan 14, 2025

White County residents have another reason to look forward to their Tuesday edition of The Expositor. As your County Executive, I now will be writing a regular column dedicated to the latest …
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Obituaries

1:02 PM, Jan 13, 2025

McMinnville, Tennessee, resident and White County native James Wesley Sherrell, 81, was born March 12, 1943, and died Jan. 1, 2025, at his residence, following a brief illness. A veteran of the …
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Obituaries

12:58 PM, Jan 13, 2025

Morette "Jean" Haston, a beloved homemaker and a pillar of strength and devotion, passed away Dec. 17, 2024, at Life Care Center of Sparta, after a brief illness. She was born Sept. 28, 1931, in …
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Obituaries

12:31 PM, Jan 13, 2025

Helen Pearl Luna, 90, of Sparta, passed away Jan. 6, 2025, at her residence, with her family by her side. Helen was born July 12, 1934, to Charlie Jones and Maud Exum Jones. In addition to …
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Obituaries

12:28 PM, Jan 13, 2025

Janie Ruth Rich, 66, of Sparta, passed away Dec. 30, 2024, at Saint Thomas Highlands Hospital, in Sparta. She was born Jan. 13, 1958, in Smithville, to Johnny Rich and Virginia Erlene Petty …
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Obituaries

10:27 AM, Jan 13, 2025

Ernestene Dodson Goodwin, 87, of the Hampton's Crossroads community, passed away Jan. 1, 2025, at her residence, surrounded by family and friends. Ernestene was born July 12, 1937, in the Big …
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Obituaries

10:20 AM, Jan 13, 2025

David Andrew Howell, 85, of Sparta, passed away Jan. 1, 2025. David was born March 4, 1939, in Pelham, to Andrew Howell and Lillian Saylors Howell. David was a member of the Church of …
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Obituaries

July 20, 1964-Dec. 28, 2024  10:13 AM, Jan 13, 2025

Terry Lynn Conley, 60, passed away Dec. 28, 2024, at Cookeville Regional Medical Center. He was born July 20, 1964, in Sparta, to Thurman and Ruby Conley. He was preceded in death by his …
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Obituaries

10:11 AM, Jan 13, 2025

Charles Edward Price was born Oct. 28, 1943, in Sparta, to Obie Clure and Mattie Ruth Jones Price. Charles was a good son, a wonderful brother, an awesome friend, a loving husband, a dedicated …
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Weather

Posted by Kim Swindell Wood  11:31 AM, Jan 10, 2025

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Sports

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Event

Posted by Kim Swindell Wood  8:33 AM, Jan 8, 2025

Cherry Creek Volunteer Fire Department will host a breakfast 6-10 a.m., Jan. 11, 2025, at the fire hall, 124 Montgomery Rd., in Sparta. The meal will include biscuits; white, chocolate, or red-eye …
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Weather

Posted by Kim Swindell Wood  6:51 AM, Jan 8, 2025

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News

White County Firefighters Association  4:48 AM, Jan 7, 2025

At 12:51 p.m., Jan. 6, 2026, Cherry Creek, BonDeCroft, and Eastland volunteer fire departments were dispatched to a structure fire, at 213 Countryside Drive, off Monterey Highway, with an occupant …
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Weather

2:48 PM, Jan 2, 2025

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2:39 PM, Jan 2, 2025

Steering Committee B Steering Committee A Solid Waste Committee Purchasing Committee Budget Committee
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Business

2:08 PM, Jan 2, 2025

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News

Posted by Kim Swindell Wood  1:07 PM, Jan 2, 2025

(Dec. 31, 2024) - Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee has released 2024  highlights and accomplishments that have contributed to greater opportunity, security and freedom for all Tennesseans. …
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News

Posted by Kim Swindell Wood  10:10 AM, Jan 2, 2025

Effective Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025, The Expositor will once again publish two editions each week.  You will have twice the news and information with the extra edition. The Expositor has been …
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News

Posted by Kim Swindell Wood  10:08 AM, Jan 2, 2025

A National Day of Observance has been declared to honor the death of former President, Jimmy Carter. The Postal Service will suspend regular mail deliveries, retail services, and administrative …
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Health

Beth Kirby  9:35 AM, Jan 2, 2025

Hello again from Beth, one of your Pharmacy Chicks! This week as the new year starts, I want you to think about the health benefits of positive thinking and laughter. As we begin to recover from the …
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Opinion

Troy Smith  9:29 AM, Jan 2, 2025

(Jan. 2, 2024) - What we are already seeing from the next Trump administration, before it has even started, is reminiscent of an earlier time (way before the first Trump administration). Let’s …
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News

Posted by Kim Swindell Wood  7:38 AM, Jan 2, 2025

The United Daughters of the Confederacy, Captain Sally Tompkins 2123 will have its monthly meeting Friday, January 3, 2025 at 1:00 in the lower level of the Putnam County Library.
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Holidays

2:22 AM, Jan 1, 2025

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OBITUARIES
Frances Elizabeth Miller
Frances E Miller, 70, passed away Dec. 22, 2024, at Cookeville Regional Medical Center. She was born April 4, 1954, in Cookeville, …
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George Leonard Fults
George Leonard Fults, 79, of Sparta, passed away Dec. 19, 2024, at Saint Thomas Highlands Hospital, in Sparta. He was born Nov. 8, …
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Mary Frances Callahan
Mary Frances Callahan, 81, of Sparta, passed away Dec. 11, 2024, at her residence. Mary was born Jan. 4, 1943, in Columbia, …
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Barbara J. Payne
Barbara J. Payne, 81 of Sparta, passed away Dec. 21, 2024. Barbara was born Dec. 6, 1943, to Charlie and Evelyn Payne. In …
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Corena E. Ashburn Brock
Corena E. Ashburn Brock, 86, of Sparta, passed away Dec. 21, 2024, at home. She was born April 2, 1938, in DeKalb County, to Allie …
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SPORTS
SANDESTIN BLOWOUT TOURNAMENT-BEGINS DEC. 27
Remember to tune in to the livestream of the White County High School Warriorettes at the Sandestin Tournament, Dec. 27-30. (Schedule …
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Sponsorships for WCHS vs. Central Magnet, on Dec. 6
WCHS vs. CENTRAL MAGNET BASKETBALL The Expositor/SpartaLive is looking for sponsors for our basketball livestream of White County …
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WCMS Warriorettes bounce back after tough loss
The White County Middle School Warriorettes faced a challenging week on the basketball court, beginning with a tough loss to Mt. …
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Warriors triumphant over Red Bank for playoff win
On Nov. 8, the White County High School Warriors delivered an impressive performance at Dee Harris Field, defeating the Red Bank …
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WCHS Warriors dominate Livingston Academy
 On a rainy Halloween night, the White County High School  Warriors continued their impressive run, claiming a decisive 40-0 …
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FAITH

God’s people are not to be lawless

Anyone can probably testify to the selfishness within people of today’s time.  It seems the more time passes, the more people, in general, become more self-absorbed, self-centered, …

EDUCATION
Vaping policy is implemented for school system
A new vaping education policy aimed at addressing rising vaping incidents among students was approved during the Dec. 12 meeting of …
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Van Buren County Middle School Christmas music
From Van Buren County Schools: Big shout out to Mr. Eian Brown and his incredibly talented middle school music class, in Van Buren …
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377 schools across TN earned Reward School designation
(Nov. 22, 2024) - Tennessee Department of Education has announced school and district designations for the 2023-24 school year, …
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White County High School JROTC Cadets of the Month
Please help us congratulate the two cadets in White County JROTC who were selected as the Cadet of the Month for October …
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New school curriculum will align with Erin’s Law that was passed in 2014
In the recent White County School Board meeting, officials announced an important partnership with the Upper Cumberland Child Advocacy …
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OPINION

The hand you hold is the hand that holds you down

 By now, everyone knows about Luigi Mangione and Brian Thompson. Thompson was the CEO of a major insurance company who was assassinated by Mangione while in New York attending a conference. The …