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March’s first Board of Mayor and Aldermen on March 5 was a short one, with the board approving one ordinance, one resolution, and some personnel business. There were also thanks given to Public …
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By Josh Austin
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3/10/26
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Just this past February, the Upper Cumberland Regional Airport closed on a new property they had purchased on the north end of the airport. Some residents in that same area, however, voiced concerns …
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By Josh Austin
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3/10/26
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On Wednesday, March 4, 2026, the White County Sheriff's Department, the Orijin Company, the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development, and the Workforce Connections team kicked off the …
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By Caleb Andrews
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3/10/26
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During March’s White County Committee meetings, more details were shared about the progress at the landfill, a topic every White Countian has heard and discussed at length for months. Tom Brandon …
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By Josh Austin
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3/6/26
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On February 21, the Sparta-White County YMCA hosted their fourth Sanctioned Special Olympic Powerlifting Meet. Dubbed the “Warrior Winter Brawl,” the Special Warriors’ athletes worked hard to …
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By Josh Austin
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3/6/26
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Just after 8:30 am on Tuesday, March 3rd, an accident occurred involing a motorcycle near 270 W Bockman in front of Hardee’s. There were multiple injuries, but no fatalities.
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3/3/26
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Playing with LEGO bricks has always been a good way to get the imagination of children running, and White County Public Library has tapped into that with one of their new events. LEGO Night with the …
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By Josh Austin
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3/3/26
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On Feb. 26, 2026, the multi-denominational Lent services in White County kicked off, hosted by Sparta United Methodist Church and Pastor Amber Armistead. With a warm welcome by Pastor Amber and …
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By Caleb Andrews
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3/3/26
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After months of construction, the new Sparta Skatepark has been finalized and opened for use. Located just across from South Carter Street Park, the new skatepark has a fenced in area for skaters as …
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By Josh Austin
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3/3/26
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When most people hear the phrase economic development, they picture the exciting moments, ribbon cuttings, groundbreaking ceremonies, and announcements of new businesses coming to White County. Those …
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By Denny Wayne Robinson
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3/3/26
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At the City of Sparta’s Board of Mayor and Aldermen meeting, the closure of the old railroad bridge at South Carter Street Park was addressed. Public Works Director Dillard Quick addressed the …
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By Josh Austin
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2/27/26
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Everybody has a story to share, and there are always those in need. One local author has found the means to achieve both. Charles L. Jarrett from Spencer, TN, has recently published his new book, …
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By Josh Austin
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2/27/26
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“You got to have respect in all these sports.” That was the sentiment shared by the YMCA’s new coach with the Special Olympics Athletes, Lucas Haston. A long-time powerlifter, Lucas has reached …
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By Josh Austin
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2/13/26
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The White County Sheriff’s Office wants to again iterate the growing wave of scams in White County. Sheriff Steve Page has seen waves of scam callers trying to pose as officers as of late. He wants …
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By Josh Austin
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2/13/26
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White County Sheriff’s Office has just unveiled their latest tool in keeping the county safe, and handily showed off how it works step by step. At February’s Rotary Club meeting, Captain Nate …
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By Josh Austin
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2/10/26
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During January’s Full Court meeting, a work session was proposed to delve into the sales tax referendum for White County residents, and how the money would be spent. On February 2’s Committee …
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By Josh Austin
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2/6/26
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Unemployment rates for December 2025 have been released, with White County having a substantial drop in our rate. White County ended December with an unemployment rate of 3.9%, which is 0.6% less …
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By Josh Austin
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2/3/26
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The United Daughters of the Confederacy, Captain Sally Tompkins 2123 will have its monthly meeting Friday, February 6, 2026 at 1:00 in the upstairs of the First National Bank in Sparta. …
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2/3/26
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To prevent the spending of too much money, the City of Sparta elected to stop their sidewalk project at this month’s Board of Mayor and Aldermen.
The project, which has been in the works since …
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By Josh Austin
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1/19/26
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Hope has come for one White County family that has seen their share of trouble the past year.
Most remember the tragic fire on Clark Street, in June 2025. The young child that was placed in a …
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By Josh Austin
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1/19/26
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