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One of the most exciting projects in the City of Sparta is finally getting underway. Materials and pipes are being unloaded in preparation for the upcoming construction of a Splash Pad.
Mayor …
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Josh Austin
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10/20/25
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High praise was given for Upper Cumberland Regional Airport director Dean Selby and assistant director Heather McBride when discussing raises for the two for all the work they do.
It was brought …
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Josh Austin
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10/20/25
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Last month, the City of Sparta hired on a new fire chief, Kevin Powers. The Expositor reached out to Chief Powers, and he was eager to share a bit of his story, objective, and passion for the career …
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Josh Austin
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10/20/25
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Everybody loves fall, cooler evenings, colorful leaves, and plenty of chances for families to make memories together. Here are some community events for the young and young of heart planned around …
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Denny Wayne Robinson
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10/20/25
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Several motor vehicle accidents in the last several days have many people on social media questioning the reasons for these incidents.
Wrecks sometimes appear to occur more frequently at …
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KIm Swindell Wood
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10/20/25
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Posted by Kim Swindell Wood
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10/16/25
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White County Sheriff's Office recently congratulated SRO Sgt. Lewis Carrick on his five years of dedicated service to the sheriff's office. In recognition of this milestone, he has received a Service …
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Posted by Kim Swindell Wood
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10/16/25
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Posted by Kim Swindell Wood
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10/16/25
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"It only takes a second to change a life. Some of us know this to be true more deeply than others. Some of us carry the invisible weight of grief behind smiles for strangers, long workweeks, …
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Posted by Kim Swindell Wood
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10/16/25
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The topic of teacher vouchers once again hit the School Board during their Oct. 9 meeting.
During the discussion, 13 employees with the school system, including counselors, coaches, and a …
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Josh Austin
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10/14/25
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I received more good news recently. The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation awarded White County a Convenience Center Grant in the amount of $167,029. With the required local match …
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Denny Wayne Robinson
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10/14/25
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At approximately 8:30 a.m., Oct. 10, 2025, emergency services personnel were dispatched to the scene of a motor vehicle accident with injuries, on Mayberry Street. Sparta-White County Rescue …
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Posted by Kim Swindell Wood
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10/11/25
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As Tennessee enters its annual wildfire season during National Fire Prevention Week, the Tennessee Department of Agriculture Division of Forestry (TDF) reminds residents to burn safely and …
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Posted by Kim Swindell Wood
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10/10/25
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BLEDSOE COUNTY SR-30 and SR-443, the grading, drainage, stream relocation, widening, and resurfacing on Summer City Road: The contractor will be performing grade work and widening on Summer …
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Posted by Kim Swindell Wood
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10/10/25
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Emergency services personnel were dispatched to the scene of a motor vehicle accident at the intersection of Fred Hill Road and Highway 111, just before 2 p.m., on Oct. 9. No further details are …
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Posted by Kim Swindell Wood
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10/9/25
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At the Oct. 6 White County Commission Committee meetings, Commissioner Becky Golden spoke up about complaints she has raised with the Ethics Committee.
It is Golden’s belief that the …
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Josh Austin
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10/9/25
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Posted by Kim Swindell
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10/7/25
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Gov. Bill Lee recently announced millions of dollars in grants from the ThreeStar Program, and White County as well as Van Buren County were among the recipients.
The ThreeStar Program was made …
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Josh Austin
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10/7/25
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Sparta Board of Mayor and Aldermen met briefly, on Oct. 2, as they moved quickly through an agenda that had just four items that required their attention.
One of those items included preparing …
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Rachel Auberger
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10/7/25
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