From Jerry Sawyer-White County Highway Superintendent: We have been trying to take advantage of this good working weather over the last few weeks. We are trying our best to catch up on our ditch …
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Posted by Kim Swindell Wood
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3/17/24
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As the mayor of our beloved town, I’ve had the privilege of witnessing firsthand the enduring legacy of Sparta Hardware. However, my connection to this historic establishment runs deeper than …
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Jerry Lowery
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3/16/24
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Scams have long been a problem with people trying to trick unsuspecting subjects out of money or important personal information. In recent years, technology has offered more ways for scammers …
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Rachel Auberger
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3/16/24
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A pursuit that had originally begun in Smith County and ultimately ended in White County, on March 9, 2024, ended with the arrest of a 41-year-old man.
According to a report from Tennessee …
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Kim Swindell Wood
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3/16/24
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According to a news release out of Nashville, Xylazine, a veterinary medicine used to sedate livestock, has been making an appearance in both fentanyl and methamphetamine.
Since Nov. 1, 2023, …
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Rachel Auberger
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3/16/24
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Posted by Kim Swindell Wood
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3/11/24
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The old Sparta Hardware building, at the corner of Bockman Way and South Church Street, continues its gradual collapse day by day. (Refer to previous stories on SpartaLive.com) Today, at …
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Posted by Kim Swindell Wood
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3/6/24
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Sparta may be losing a historic building close to the center of downtown.
On the night of March 4, the brick building that has stood on the corner of Bockman Way and South Church Street since …
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Rachel Auberger
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3/6/24
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From White County Executive Denny Wayne Robinson: It was an honor to host Senator Marsha Blackburn, in White County, where she showed her commitment to staying in touch and listening to the issues …
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Posted by Kim Swindell Wood
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3/1/24
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Beginning Jan. 1, drivers across the state of Tennessee who own hybrid and electric vehicles discovered an extra fee added to their vehicle registration.
Gov. Bill Lee signed the …
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Rachel Auberger
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3/1/24
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Question : There has been some talk of the city putting GPS devices on all their vehicles, is this true and why?
Answer: The short answer is yes. The city board of alderman voted to …
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Jerry Lowery
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3/1/24
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YMCA Special Warriors attended the February meeting of the White County Board of Commissioners and led both the opening prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance. L-R: Jordan Casey-YMCA employee, former …
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Posted by Kim Swindell Wood
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3/1/24
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The White County Board of Commissioners has approved sending the decision of whether or not to raise sales tax to a public vote.
The sales tax in White County is 2.25 percent added to the …
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Rachel Auberger
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3/1/24
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Value-added agriculture continues to show strong growth in Tennessee, reaching a value of $142.8 million with gains of more than 65 percent recorded in the sectors of sales to retail markets, …
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Posted by Kim Swindell Wood
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2/29/24
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(Feb. 26, 2024) - The Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance (“TDCI”) proudly announces that insurance policies totaling $148.1 million were located in 2023 for Tennesseans …
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Posted by Kim Swindell Wood
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2/29/24
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(Feb. 28, 2024) - The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) is accepting applications for the first round of recycling and solid waste reduction grants this year for communities …
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Posted by Kim Swindell Wood
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2/29/24
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Gov. Bill Lee has proclaimed March 1 as Arbor Day in Tennessee to recognize the importance of planting and maintaining trees in our state. This year’s celebration will be held at the Ellington …
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Posted by Kim Swindell Wood
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2/29/24
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From White County Executive Denny Wayne Robinson: Without our volunteers, White County could not operate or even exist. We are so fortunate to have them. Recently, we got to honor two of those …
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Posted by Kim Swindell Wood
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2/22/24
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Senator Paul Bailey (R-Sparta) is praising Tennessee’s successful, one-of-a-kind TennCare waiver for generating $300 million in shared savings for the second year of the program, known as …
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Posted by Kim Swindell Wood
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2/22/24
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I am pleased to announce an exciting new initiative aimed at supporting and promoting our local businesses. Alongside our city administrator, Tonya Tindle, we have devised a plan to highlight the …
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Jerry Lowery
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2/22/24
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