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On Thursday, October 1, 2026, the University of Tennessee President, Randy Boyd, visited the White County High School as part of his three-school tour for the day. Upon President Boyd's arrival, the …
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By Caleb Andrews
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10/8/26
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There's a new nonprofit calling Sparta home, and its message is simple: time outdoors is good for all of us, and it's even better when we do it together.
Nature Together is a Tennessee 501(c)(3) …
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By Summer Owen
Nature Together
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10/2/26
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Firefighters are some of the most important, selfless members of our community. To help show what all they have and can provide, Sparta Fire Department hosted a wonderful Open House event this past …
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By Josh Austin
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10/2/26
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The 2026 White County High School Homecoming was originally scheduled for Friday, October 2, but recent changes were made to the schedule, prompting the game to be moved to Thursday, October 1, at …
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By Caleb Andrews
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10/1/26
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On Friday, September 25, the Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual Golf Tournament at the Sparta Country Club. With a presenting sponsor by Hormann, dozens of teams took to the green. Mulligans Bar …
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By Josh Austin
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10/1/26
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In a unanimous vote, the Board of Directors for the Sparta-White County YMCA has approved David Smith as the new Chief Executive Officer. Smith has been with the Y for many years.
CVO Amos Rogan …
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9/25/26
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Upper Cumberland Regional Airport saw a successful turnout at its recent event this past Saturday, September 19. As a special fundraiser for Special Olympics, they hosted the “Wings & Wheels” …
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By Josh Austin
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9/22/26
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Last evening, September 21, skeletal remains were discovered on a property near Wildcat Falls. Sheriff Page and crews on the scene confirmed that they are human remains, and appear to have been there …
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9/22/26
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As Fall arrives, the spooky season draws ever closer. The Sparta Drive-In seems to understand this well, as this upcoming Saturday will be a showcase of various 80s slasher and horror films. …
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By Josh Austin
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9/18/26
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Mt Gilead Methodist Church is preparing to celebrate a tremendous milestone. On September 20, the church will be celebrating their 200th year as a congregation. Starting at 10:30 a.m. with a picnic …
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9/15/26
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Cash Express found themselves quite busy September 11, as they toured through the county to give thanks to the various emergency responder groups in the county. City of Sparta Police, White County …
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By Josh Austin
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9/15/26
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Remembrance of September 11 is a part of American lives that cannot be understated. For 25 years, the event has been recognized with memorials for the fallen, acknowledgement of the heroes that day, …
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By Josh Austin
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9/14/26
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The Sparta Rotary Club had a lot to celebrate September 10. As part of their regularly scheduled meeting, they had two big items of note: their district governor was there for the meeting, and a …
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9/14/26
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On September 29, 2025, Mr. Tracey Dane Denton became a member of the Van Buren Conty Sheriff’s Office. Denton’s story is different from most that have applied and been hired by the …
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Sheriff Michael J. Brock
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9/11/26
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August was another busy month for the White County Humane Society. We funded a total of 117 Spay/Neuter surgeries, to include nine female dogs, six male dogs, 57 female cats and 45 male …
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By Monica Jicha
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9/11/26
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Twenty-five years ago, on the morning of September 11, 2001, America changed forever.
Most of us who were old enough to remember that day can still recall where we were when we heard the news. …
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By Jerry Lowery
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9/11/26
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15-year-old Decatur, Alabama girl Maddie Jane Nix-McIntyre was found here in White County. After receiving tips, the Sheriff’s Office located her in a home in Sparta. The teen was announced missing …
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9/11/26
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The fair got a special visit last Tuesday, as the White County Sheriff’s Office took a swing down to accompany the special education classes. A bus full of kids and truckload of officers may seem …
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By Josh Austin
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9/8/26
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The Chamber of Commerce held yet another lovely “Business Before Hours” event, this time hosted by Above and Beyond Mobile RV Repair. Thursday, September 3 in the early hours, chamber members …
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By Josh Austin
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9/8/26
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This month’s first Board of Mayor and Aldermen saw a lot of hiring discussion as well as the implementation of a new voting system. While there were no major, huge topics of discussion at the …
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By Josh Austin
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9/8/26
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