Monthly Archives: December 2009
Cannon Co. and Sevier Co. capture Sonic Shootout titles
Posted on December 31, 2009 12:12 am by Sparta Live
Sonic Shootout girls' champs- The Cannon County Lionettes
The 2009 Sonic Shootout girls' runner-up - WCHS Warriorettes
2009 Boys' Sonic Shootout champions - The Sevier County Smoky Bears
2009 Boys' runner-up Sonic Shootout - Daniel Boone Trailblazers
The Cannon County girls' (shown in the photo) and the Sevier County boys' were crowned the 2009 Sonic Shootout champions on Wednesday at Roy Sewell Gymnasium.
Two champions were crowned on the final day of the 2nd annual Sonic Shootout played in Roy Sewell Gymnasium on the campus of White County High School.
The Cannon County girls’ and Sevier County boys’ took home the top spots in the 2009 edition of … CONTINUED
Bobby Dewaine Lowery
Posted on December 31, 2009 12:12 am by Sparta Live
Bobby Dewaine Lowery, 53, of Ashland City, Dec. 30, 2009, at Centennial Medical Center, in Nashville.
Mr. Lowery was born Dec. 2, 1956, in White County.
He was preceded in death by his father, Bobby Lowery; grandson, Andrew Bennett Lowery; and his grandparents, John and Effie Lowery and Theo and Laura Clouse.
Mr. Lowery was an avid outdoorsman and photographer. He was operations manager for Western Express, in Nashville.
He is survived by his daughter, Deonna Marie Lowery, of Nashville; son, Jeremey Dewaine Lowery, of Brentwood; grandchildren, Alena Marie Johns and Elijah Kaine Johns; mother, June Ann Clouse Lowery, of Sparta; sister, Sherry Pack, of Sparta; two brothers, … CONTINUED
18 new laws effective Jan. 1
Posted on December 31, 2009 12:12 am by Sparta Live
Members of Tennessee General Assembly are preparing for their return to Nashville, on Jan. 12, to begin the usual annual process of negotiations and debates that will culminate in a final draft of new legislation.
On Jan. 1 and July 1 of each year, new laws go into effect. The following is a list of the new laws effective Jan. 1, 2010.
HB 0151: Controlled Substances – As enacted, requires each practice site where a controlled substance is dispensed to provide for electronic access to the controlled substance database at all times when the dispenser provides health care services to a human patient potentially receiving a controlled substance; … CONTINUED
Warriorettes advance to Shootout title game
Posted on December 31, 2009 12:12 am by Sparta Live
Drawing the foul. Jessica Wilson draws a foul from a Sevier County defender in the second half of the semifinal win on Tuesday. Wilson led the Warriorettes into the finals with 21 points.
The Warriorettes picked up two wins in their opening round games of the Sonic Shootout in similar fashion.
In both their win over Daniel Boone on opening day and Sevier County in the semifinals, WCHS got off to a slow start, bounced back to build a commanding lead in the third quarter, but had to stave off late comebacks to hold on for the victories.
In their first round game against Daniel Boone (4-4) on … CONTINUED
Tennie Geneva Hutson Simmons
Posted on December 31, 2009 12:12 am by Sparta Live
Tennie Geneva Hutson Simmons, 67, passed away Dec. 30, 2009, at NHC Healthcare of McMinnville.
Mrs. Simmons was born Nov. 22, 1942, in Sparta, to Marvin and Lular Mabe Hutson.
She was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers, Kenneth Hutson and Edward Hutson.
Survivors include her son, Ronnie Lynn, of Nashville; Teresa Walls and husband Darrell, of McMinnville, Shondra Williams and husband Timmy, of Sparta; five grandchildren, Thomas Walls, Brandon Walls, Jamie Williams, Ashton Williams, Lexie Williams; one great-granddaughter, Caydance Walls; two sisters, Lou Jones and husband Roy, of Sparta, and Mary Joines and husband Bobby, of Dowelltown.
Funeral service will be 2 p.m., Jan. … CONTINUED
Fire destroys Franks Ferry Road home
Posted on December 31, 2009 12:12 am by Sparta Live
No one was home at this home on Franks Ferry Road, which was completely destroyed by fire Dec. 26.
Fire destroyed a home on Franks Ferry Road, in the southwestern portion of White County, on Dec. 26.
According to E-911 records, emergency personnel with Cassville and Central View volunteer fire departments, White County Emergency Medical Services and White County Sheriff Department were dispatched to the scene after a call was received from DeKalb County E-911, informing White County E-911 dispatchers of the fire.
Firefighters arrived on scene, at approximately 11 a.m., and found the structure fully involved in flames.
The owner of the home was reportedly in Florida … CONTINUED
‘Blue Moon’ rings in 2010
Posted on December 31, 2009 12:12 am by Sparta Live
Partygoers will have one extra event to celebrate Dec. 31 when the rare lunar occurrence of a blue moon appears in the sky.
No, the moon will not change colors. The phrase dates back to the 1940s when the term “blue moon” was the reference for the second full moon in any month. According to the Farmers Almanac, the reference to the color “blue” in the expression reportedly came from times when ash from large forest fires or major volcanic eruptions propelled into the Earth’s atmosphere, thus causing the moon to take on a bluish tint.
Two definitions exist for blue month. The most recent version, which says … CONTINUED
Doyle woman injured in crash
Posted on December 31, 2009 12:12 am by Sparta Live
Emergency workers survey the damage left after the driver of this 1995 Mercury veered off Highway 111, knocking down the speed limit sign in the foreground before coming to a stop on the northbound on-ramp at Mayberry Street.
A Doyle woman was sent to the hospital Dec. 23 after a single-vehicle crash on Highway 111.
According to a report by Sgt. J.T. King with Sparta Police, Deborah Rogowski, 53, of Doyle, was traveling northbound on Highway 111, at approximately 11:50 a.m., driving a maroon 1995 Mercury
As she crossed the Mayberry Street Bridge, her vehicle reportedly veered off the right side of the road and struck a speed … CONTINUED
Seventh grade Warriorettes win tournament
Posted on December 31, 2009 12:12 am by Sparta Live
First place. The seventh grade Warriorettes captured the championship trophy of the 8th annual Masonic Lodge tournament in McMinnville taking three straight wins. Pictured are (front row, l to r): Emilee Howard, Sarah Anderson, Bella Taylor and Holly Hunnicutt. Back row: Coach Linda Alley, Shea Harris, Alex Lewis, Lindsey Phillips, Hannah Howard, manager, Sarah Ward, Hannah Prichard, Shelby Johnson, Bailey Odom and Coach Andy Alley. (Photo submitted)
The White County High School teams have not been alone hitting the hardwood over the holidays.
The White County Middle School seventh grade Warriorettes ran through the field at the eighth annual Masonic Lodge middle school tournament played in McMinnville bringing … CONTINUED
Other results from Sonic Shootout
Posted on December 31, 2009 12:12 am by Sparta Live
Action from the Gallatin-Sevier County boys' game on the opening day of the Sonic Shootout.
Roy Sewell Gymnasium was the site of 16 basketball games during the course of Monday and Tuesday.
Four of those games involved the WCHS teams and are profiled in detail elsewhere in this sports section. The following is a short rundown of the other 14 games.
On Monday, the Cannon County boys’ opened the tournament with a 65-60 win over Franklin County. Jared Nave led the Lions with 17 points followed by Justin Davenport with 16. Brandon Lester poured in 24 to lead the Rebels in a losing effort.
In the second game, … CONTINUED
Warriors split first two games of Sonic Shootout
Posted on December 31, 2009 12:12 am by Sparta Live
Leading the break. Jordan Armstrong, who finished with 15 points in the win over Franklin County, leads the Warrior fast break.
The White County High School Warrior basketball team bounced back from their opening round loss in the Sonic Shootout to Daniel Boone on Monday defeating Franklin County on Tuesday.
The opening round loss prevented the Warriors from being able to finish any higher than fifth place. They were scheduled to take on Gallatin (4-7) Wednesday at 3 p.m. for fifth place. The results of that were not available at press time.
The Warriors earned their first win in almost a month when they defeated Franklin County (7-9) … CONTINUED
Isibella Louise Cummins
Posted on December 30, 2009 12:12 am by Sparta Live
Isibella Louise Cummins, 80, passed away Dec. 30, 2009, at Cookeville Regional Medical Center.
Mrs. Cummins was born Oct. 16, 1929, in Hickory Grove, S.C., to Robert Lester Bell and Addie Miller Bell.
She attended Faith Harvest Church of God, in Cookeville. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and friend.
Mrs. Cummins was preceded in death by her parents; loving husband, Fred Cummins; one daughter, Marie Cardwell; one granddaughter, Missy Sockwell; and two sisters, Ruth Wright and Hazel Walker.
Survivors include three daughters, Freida Davis and husband Russian, of Sparta; Cindy Gaffney and husband Andy, of New Jersey, Ann Byrd and husband Mickey, of North … CONTINUED
