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United Daughters of the Confederacy, Captain Sally Tompkins 2123 will have its monthly meeting at 1 p.m., May 2, 2025, in the lower level, of Putnam County Library.
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Posted by Kim Swindell Wood
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4/28/25
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At approximately 11:50 a.m., April 26, 2025, emergency services personnel were dispatched to the scene of a reported plane crash. According to information from emergency services radio traffic, the …
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Posted by Kim Swindell Wood
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4/26/25
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Life Care Center of Sparta celebrated another huge milestone for one of its wisest occupants.
Geneva Hayes spent April 17 celebrating her 104th birthday right before the Easter weekend. The …
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Josh Austin
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4/25/25
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Sparta Civic Center hosted an annual Blue Ribbon Resource Fair, on April 16, sponsored by White County Health Department and The Stephens Center.
Hosted in observance of National Child Abuse …
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Josh Austin
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4/25/25
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The Bon Air Mountain Historical Society recently marked a significant milestone — 30 years of celebrating and preserving the rich history of the Bon Air community.
The journey began when …
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Rachel Auberger
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4/25/25
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City of Sparta has made a contribution to Upper Cumberland Regional Airport that will help fund the growth of the entity.
Sparta officials approved a $120,000 contribution to UCRA during the …
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Josh Austin
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4/24/25
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Getting young students to class can be a hassle for busy parents, and that is where the bus driver has always shone.
For nearly a century, school buses have been one of the most efficient ways …
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Josh Austin
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4/24/25
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Posted by Kim Swindell Wood
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4/24/25
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At 5:06 a.m., today, Sparta-White County Rescue, along with NorthEnd Volunteer Fire Department, White County Sheriff's Office, White County Emergency Medical Service, and Tennessee Highway Patrol, …
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Posted by Kim Swindell Wood
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4/22/25
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Sparta’s fire department has stood for years as a pillar of strength and service for the community, and lately, a focus on modern training and constantly improving equipment has helped these …
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Josh Austin
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4/21/25
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“Several months ago, the Waffle House Corporation reached out to the City of Sparta with interest in bringing a location to our town — and we’re now proud to announce that a …
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Jerry Lowery
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4/21/25
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It is the duty of those who represent Tennesseans in the legislature to do what is best for their constituents, and it is just as important for the people to stay updated on how they are being …
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Josh Austin
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4/21/25
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American Red Cross just held one of their regular blood drives at the Sparta Civic Center, and donors from across the community came in to donate to the cause. The drive lasted from noon to 5 p.m. on …
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Josh Austin
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4/21/25
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My recent visit to the White County Schools’ Career and Technical Education (CTE) program reaffirmed my belief in the power of hands-on education. This was a gathering of local businesses, …
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Denny Wayne Robinson
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4/21/25
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Rental car management has reached Upper Cumberland Regional Airport.
During their April 2025 meeting, the Airport Board of Directors announced that Hertz, one of the largest car rental …
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Josh Austin
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4/14/25
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Employees who tend to the trash and garbage traffic at White County’s convenience centers attended the April 7 meeting of the Solid Waste Committee to request an increase in their pay.
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Josh Austin
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4/14/25
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The Sparta-White County Chamber of Commerce has a change in leadership.
On April 3, 2025, Brent Young, who serves as an alderman for City of Sparta, just celebrated his new position as president …
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Josh Austin
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4/14/25
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White County residents and visitors are invited to join us on May 9th, at 1 p.m., for the highly anticipated dedication of our new state park, “Scotts Gulf Wilderness Area.” This exciting …
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Denny Wayne Robinson
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4/14/25
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City of Sparta is the owner of the property on the corner of South Carter Street and Bockman Way. Today, demolition crews were on-site to tear down the building that has stood in the location for …
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Posted by Kim Swindell Wood
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4/11/25
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As mayor of Sparta, I am committed to the health and well-being of our community. After some research and discussions with our water department, we are currently evaluating the impact of fluoride in …
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Jerry Lowery
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4/11/25
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