Obituaries

9:30 AM, Oct 18, 2024

Patricia Ann Boyd Woolridge, 62, of Doyle, went home to be with the Lord, on Oct. 9, 2024. Pat was born March 4, 1962, in Cleveland, Ohio, to Samuel Peter Boyd and Shirley Ellen Boyd. …
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Obituaries

9:24 AM, Oct 18, 2024

Dolores Lewis Lockwood, 93, of Sparta, passed away Oct. 9, 2024. Dolores was born June 26, 1931, in Miami Springs, Florida, to Ed Lewis and Lillie Rowena Young. Funeral service was 11 a.m., …
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Obituaries

9:22 AM, Oct 18, 2024

Daniel Lynn Kirby, 39, of Sparta, passed away Oct. 10, 2024. Daniel was born May 7, 1985, in Crossville. He was a C&C Operator for Cherokee Steel, in Lebanon. Daniel was a member of the …
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Obituaries

9:19 AM, Oct 18, 2024

Clyde Stacy Warrington, 91, of Sparta, passed away Oct. 11, 2024, at Life Care Center of Sparta, in the Memory Unit. Clyde was born Nov. 21, 1932, on the Menominee Indian Reservation, in …
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Obituaries

8:54 AM, Oct 18, 2024

Clarice Jo Frasier Stewart, 92, of Sparta went to be with her Lord, on Oct. 9, 2024, while at her residence. Clarice Jo was born April 20, 1932, in White County, to Herman Henry and Jessie Mae …
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News

Posted by Kim Swindell Wood  8:27 AM, Oct 18, 2024

The recently opened Dunkin Donuts, in Sparta, presented at check to Seeds of Hope of Tennessee during their grand opening. Seeds of Hope Tennessee is a nonprofit organization that works to address …
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Education

Rachel Auberger  8:07 AM, Oct 18, 2024

In the recent White County School Board meeting, officials announced an important partnership with the Upper Cumberland Child Advocacy Center aimed at enhancing student education on digital safety. …
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Education

By Cadet Captain Alexis Jones - Public Affairs Officer                           7:58 AM, Oct 18, 2024

Please congratulate the two Cadet of the Month recipients from White County High School for the month of September 2024. Cadet Sergeant First Class John Hawco, who is in his second year of …
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News

Posted by Kim Swindell Wood  7:50 AM, Oct 18, 2024

Beginning Oct. 15, a free burn permit from the Tennessee Department of Agriculture Division of Forestry is required prior to burning leaves or natural vegetation, including debris generated by …
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News

7:46 AM, Oct 18, 2024

Sparta Police Dept is warning the public about an increasing number of fraudulent phone calls where individuals claim to represent law enforcement agencies. These scam calls often involve threats of …
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News

Jerry Lowery  7:43 AM, Oct 18, 2024

Question: Can you explain the Sunshine Law, and do the city and county follow the law? Answer: I can only answer for the city, but we do follow the “Sunshine Law” and what …
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Event

Posted by Kim Swindell Wood  1:30 PM, Oct 16, 2024

Fall Creek Falls Fire Department will host a breakfast, 7-10 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 26, at 24897 Route 30 East. The meal will include biscuits and gravy, scrambled eggs, hash brown potatoes, waffles …
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Event

Posted by Kim Swindell Wood  1:26 PM, Oct 16, 2024

The United Daughters of the Confederacy, Captain Sally Tompkins 2123 will have its monthly meeting at 1 p.m., Oct. 18, 2024, in the upper level of Putnam County Library.
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Event

Posted by Kim Swindell Wood  1:22 PM, Oct 16, 2024

A meeting for beekeepers is conducted at 6:30 p.m., the third Tuesday of the month, at White County Public Library. Everyone is invited.
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Event

Posted by Kim Swindell Wood  1:20 PM, Oct 16, 2024

Cassville Volunteer Fire Department will host a ham breakfast 6-10 a.m., Saturday. Oct. 26, 2024, at the firehall, 227 Cassville Lane, in Sparta. Adults $10 and children $5. Call (931) 761-2476 to …
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Faith

Posted by Kim Swindell Wood  1:17 PM, Oct 16, 2024

Make plans to attend Faith, Friends & Fellowship Conference, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, at the DeKalb County Complex, in Smithville. This free event features worship and special …
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Election

9:48 AM, Oct 16, 2024

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Event

7:56 AM, Oct 14, 2024

(Cookeville, Tennessee) - The 28th Annual Cooking on the Square, benefiting Upper Cumberland Habitat for Humanity is set for 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Oct. 25, 2024. Tickets are now available for purchase …
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Library

Posted by Kim Swindell Wood  6:21 AM, Oct 14, 2024

Books in Memory: Doris Ann Emmitt Adkison, Bowling, given by Floyd’s Cash Saver Lonnie Daniels Sr., The Most Amazing Basketball Stories of All Time for Kids, Basketball Greatest …
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Obituaries

6:13 AM, Oct 14, 2024

Ronald H. Hutchings, of Sparta, passed away Oct. 6, 2024, on his 82nd birthday, of Parkinson’s Plus disease and Multi-System Atrophy (MSA). He and his identical twin brother, Donald, were …
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Obituaries

6:11 AM, Oct 14, 2024

Mattie Patricia Parks, 70, departed from this life to her eternal home, on Sept. 11, 2024. Mattie was born Aug. 19, 1954, to Hill Goodson and Jessie Mae Teeples Goodson (Marshall). In …
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Obituaries

6:09 AM, Oct 14, 2024

Dennis Russell Turney, 79, passed peacefully at home, on Oct. 3, 2024, surrounded by his loved ones. Born July 22, 1945, in Akron, Ohio, he was the son of Mable Hawkins Turney and Jack Hopson …
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Obituaries

6:06 AM, Oct 14, 2024

Cathy Jo Mizar McCall, 70, of Sparta, passed away Oct. 6, 2024, at Saint Thomas Rutherford Hospital, in Murfreesboro. Cathy was born Feb. 12, 1954, in Pueblo, Colorado, to William Chester and …
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Business

6:04 AM, Oct 14, 2024

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OBITUARIES
Jimmy C. “Jimburr” Scott
Jimmy C. Scott, better known as Jimburr, age 75, of Sparta, passed away Oct. 5, 2024, at NHC Healthcare of Sparta. Jimburr was born …
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Clarice Jo Stewart
Clarice Jo Stewart, age 92, of Sparta, passed away suddenly at her residence, on Oct. 9, 2024.  Arrangements are incomplete at …
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Upha Moleta Iles Ross
Upha Moleta Iles Ross was born June 4, 1931, in Sale Creek, Tennessee, to Porter Whiten Iles and Narcissa Lewis Iles. She was a …
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Terry Milburn Mills
Terry Wilburn Mills, 68, of Sparta, passed away peacefully, on Sept. 19, 2024, at Cookeville Regional Medical Center, while surrounded …
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Jennifer Pittman
Jennifer Pittman, 51, of Sparta, passed away Sept. 23, 2024, at home while surrounded by family. Born Jan. 26, 1973, in …
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SPORTS
Athlete Spotlight-Breanna Powell
Breanna Powell is a standout student-athlete whose dedication to sports, academics, and leadership has made her a key figure in her …
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Athlete Spotlight-CalliAnna Griggs
CalliAnna Griggs, a dedicated student-athlete, has mastered the art of balancing both her academic and athletic responsibilities. As a …
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WCHS Warriorette volleyball vs. LaVergne
(Sept. 25, 2024) - White County Warriorette volleyball went 3-0 against LaVergne recently. The Warriorettes stayed on the road to face …
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WCHS Warriorettes dominate Upperman in recent 7-0 victory
On Sept. 9, the White County High School Warriorette soccer team delivered an electrifying performance, defeating Upperman with a …
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Warriors triumph over Panthers in rescheduled showdown
 The White County High School Warriors defeated the Stone Memorial Panthers with a score of 28-12, on Sept. 12. The game, …
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FAITH

There is no modern cultural Jesus

There is a plague that is found within many lukewarm churches and lukewarm Christians.  This plague is the degrading of the person of Jesus Christ into a modern cultural figure.  To listen …

EDUCATION
Academic Spotlight-Lucas Blakeman
Lucas Blakeman, a senior at White County High School, stands out for his commitment to academic excellence and his drive to succeed. …
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WCHS Warriors of the Month
From White County High School: Congratulations to our WCHS Warriors of the Month for September 2024. We are proud of each of them for …
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White County School System provides updates about expansion plans, dedications, and leadership
 In recent meetings of the White County School Board, several significant updates and initiatives were discussed, highlighting …
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Academic Spotlight- Jordan Fisk
Jordan Fisk, a senior at White County High School, has become a standout student, balancing rigorous academics and extracurriculars …
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TTU students gain real-world experience at BASF
(Sept. 12, 2024) - Four college students spent the summer gaining real-world experience, networking with peers and expanding their …
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OPINION

Remembering American Girls in Sports Day

 (Sept. 16, 2024) - Across our country, more than 3 million female high school and college athletes compete, practice, and train every day to achieve athletic success. For many of these …