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WCHS Science Club visits Mid South Labs

In a world where atoms and molecules are the ingredients of everything around us, chemistry emerges as a vibrant canvas upon which the wonders of the universe are painted. It is often that students …

Are cicadas coming to White County?

If you have been watching any of our local news, you probably have heard that Brood XIX, known as The Great Southern Brood of cicadas, is predicted to emerge in middle and southeastern Tennessee this …

Marion Clinton Walling

Marion Clinton Walling, known as “Pete” and best known as “Pa Pete ‘’ went home to be with our loving Savior, on April 19, 2024, while at the home of his daughter and …

William Henry Burgo

William Henry Burgo, 71, of Sparta, passed away April 28, 2024. William was born Sept. 17, 1952, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, to Kenneth Burgo and Barbara Simpson Burgo. A celebration of life …

Ray Savage

On April 25, 2024, Ray Savage, 88, of Sparta, went to be with his Lord, whom he loved and faithfully served. Born April 3, 1936, in Quebeck, he was the son of Jasper and Gertrude Smith Savage …

Richard “Bud” Bussell

Richard “Bud” Bussell, 80, a lifelong resident of Baxter, went Home peacefully to be with the Lord, on April 22, 2024, in Cookeville. He was born on Feb. 13, 1944, in Baxter to …

Minute with the Mayor

Question:  Why do we have a National Day of Prayer Answer : In the tapestry of American history, there are threads of tradition woven deeply into the fabric of our nation’s …

Accidental cell phone calls to E-911 cause problems

White County Sheriff Steve Page is asking residents to check their cell phones and make sure they are not accidentally placing calls to 911. “In the month of March, we had 72 accidental …

JROTC Cadets march to honor fallen heroes

Honor Through Action, the motto of the Mountain Man Memorial March, came to fruition, on April 20, 2024, when two teams of five Cadets each marched to honor American warriors who were killed in …

OEM director advises to be aware of severe weather

 Spring means warmer weather and outside activities. It brings birds and fresh leaves and grass. It also brings storms, and, in Tennessee, those can sometimes become severe quickly. Matt …

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West Towne Plaza to get three new tenants in the next 12 months

West Towne Plaza will have three new nationally recognized retailers leasing spaces and providing new shopping experiences for White County residents within the next year as Five Below and Shoe …

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Spring turkey season photos

Spring turkey season Young Sportsman: April 6 - 7, 2024 Shotgun/Archery: April 13 - May 26, 2024 Looking for hunters of all age. Send us photos from your turkey hunts. Email …

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Open house at Fall Creek Falls will address restoration plans

Fall Creek Falls State Park will host an open house Thursday, May 9, to share information with the community about a project at the park’s scenic loop. Thousands of trees were downed by storms …

Firefighter Abboushi congratulated

NorthEnd Volunteer Fire Department: We want to congratulate Jonathan Abboushi on his recent passing of PDO (Pump Driver Operator). Jonathan is a great asset to our community in White County and …

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Yard sale

Thursday, May 2 Friday, May 3 Saturday, May 4 Begins at 7 a.m. each day Neighborhood yard sale, Monterey Highway (Highway 84) Address starting at 2557 all the way to 8269 and …

Cookeville’s oldest charity golf event set for June 15

 Cookeville’s oldest charity golf event, the 49th annual Anne Cameron Memorial Golf Tournament, is scheduled for Saturday, June 15, at the Golden Eagle Golf Club in Cookeville. Breakfast …

8 TN State Parks offering Mother's Day meals

Eight Tennessee State Parks restaurants will offer meals on Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 12, the perfect way to treat Mom and spend time together. The parks restaurants hosting Mother’s …

The Expositor, May 2

Check out the Thursday, May 2, edition of The Expositor for the following stories and more: West Towne Plaza to get three new tenants in next 12 months OEM director advises to be aware …

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Qualifying Tennessee high school seniors can participate in free real estate licensing program

The Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance’s (“TDCI”) Division of Regulatory Boards proudly announces the launch of the Tennessee High School Senior Real Estate Licensing …

Thursday, May 2, 2024

Tennessee Tech celebrates HOPE scholarship extension to five years

Recent changes from the Tennessee Higher Education Commission are putting postgraduate studies closer in reach for Tennessee Tech University students, and the university is celebrating with a free …

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Graphic designer

The Expositor has an opening for a part-time graphic designer - approximately 20 hours weekly. MUST: Be able to work in fast-paced environment and meet deadlines. Be able to work …

WCHS soccer loses fourth straight game

The White County High School Warriors continued their losing streak on Tuesday, April 16 when they lost to the Cumberland County Jets. The loss was the fourth straight for the Warriors who …

WCMS soccer loses tough match against Algood

The Warriors were in action on April 19th as they took on Algood Middle School in the penultimate match of the regular season. The Warriors were coming off their 3rd straight loss and were …

WCHS softball beats Upperman

The WCHS Warriorette softball team honored the late Glenn “Buckshot” Sims, on April 17, at the field named in his honor. To make the night even better, the Warriorettes pulled off a 7-2 …

WCMS golf teams split last week

 The White County Middle School girls’ golf team moved to 9 and 1 on the season with a win over the teams from Overton County and Algood Middle School, at Southern Hills, on April 15. The …

White County Middle School Warriors win 3

On Monday, the White County Middle School baseball team traveled to Macon County where they were in jeopardy of starting the week on the losing side of a close game. However, with the game tied at 2 …

WCMS Warriorette softball wins 4 in a row, 7-2 in district play

 White County Middle School softball kept things interesting last week with a couple of close games mixed with a couple of high-scoring games. Regardless of the margin, the Warriorettes found …

This Week in White County History, April 28-May 4

2014 Sparta Police Chief Jeff Guth reported there was record participation in White County on National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, with 86 pounds of unused, expired, or unwanted …

When anti-Israel activists shut down American streets, there must be consequences

 America is a nation of law and order. Yet, more and more, we are seeing U.S. cities overrun with lawless behavior—especially by Hamas sympathizers. Just last week, anti-Israel …

Joe Biden vs. Donald Trump - by the numbers

Each week for the last month, I’ve had progressive friends in White County tell me, “You need to respond to what Marsha Blackburn said last month, it’s outrageous.” So far, I …

Joint pump training

From Doyle Volunteer Fire Department: Joint pump training was conducted recently with Doyle Volunteer Fire Department, Central View Volunteer Fire Department - Walling/Quebeck/Mt. Gilead, and Hickory …

NorthEnd Volunteer Fire Department

From NorthEnd Volunteer Fire Department:  A couple of individuals have reached some accomplishments this month.  First, we would like to congratulate Assistant Chief Will Brown on his …

Reception for Ms. Senior White County at Life Care

Friends, family, and members of the community attended a reception in honor of Cynthia Gist, who now reigns as Ms. Senior White County, on April 20, at Life Care Center of Sparta. Gist will be …

Surviving those pesky mosquitoes

 It’s that time of year when a lot of folks start taking advantage of the beautiful weather and spending a little more time outdoors!  Come to find out, I really enjoy a relaxing …

A look at the Irises

One of the most recognizable flowers to Tennessean’s might be the iris and you might be quick to point out that the Purple Iris is the TN State Flower.  But, that’s not exactly …

Junior JumpStart Night

Junior JumpStart Night at White County High School is an event to help many juniors and their families as they transition to the last year of high school. Date: Tuesday, April 30 Where: …

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Minute with the Mayor

One of the messages that rang loud and clear as I campaigned for mayor of Sparta was the need for some recreation that could be enjoyed for everyone in our community.  In an effort to keep that …

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Business Spotlight

Morgan Furniture

Morgan Furniture Center has stood in Sparta, helping residents furnish their homes, since 1965, and, according to Dave McCulley, who currently co-owns the store with his wife Jill, it will continue …

Legislation gives highly-trained school staff option to carry concealed firearm

Legislation gives highly-trained school staff option to carry a concealed firearm to protect school The Senate passed legislation I sponsored to give approved teachers with specialty training …

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Police Department will host Drug Take Back event

As part of ongoing efforts to combat substance abuse and promote community health and safety, Sparta Police Department announces its upcoming Drug Take Back Event. Scheduled for April 27, 2024, from …

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OBITUARIES

Delores Austin Joynes

Delores Austin Joynes, 82, passed away April 5, 2024, in Lebanon. She was born June 28, 1941, in Sparta. She was preceded in death by her parents, Gauvain and Ruth Burns Austin. She is …

  • Juanita Fay Rollins Jones

    Juanita Fay Rollins Jones, 87, of Sparta, passed away April 1, 2024, at her residence. Mrs. Jones …

  • Opal Eveleene Hawkins Barlow

    Opal Eveleene Hawkins Barlow, 92, of Sparta, passed away April 20, 2024, at Cookeville Regional Medical …

  • Laura Mae Simmons

    Laura Mae Simmons, 89, of Quebeck, passed away April 21, 2024, at her residence. Ms. Simmons was …

  • Edward McDonald Milner

    After a long life and a short illness, Edward McDonald Milner passed into the hands of a merciful …

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OPINION

The border walls will work

In just his first 100 days in office, President Biden issued 94 executive actions to reverse President Trump’s successful border policies and weaken our nation. Among them, few have been as …

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FAITH

Christian Basic Training-Part V

As a review for this topic, many churches use services to gather people together, perform the newest songs on Christian radio, and allow the popular speaker to share a motivational speech all around …

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