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The Expositor’s annual Pet Idol was once again a huge success, and we thank everyone for the donations they offered during the hard-fought voting process. As we have every year, a portion of the …
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By Josh Austin
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9/4/26
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White County JROTC has started the school year strong. First, the program continues to grow and the students involved continue to develop and excel within our high school.
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Cadet Captain Ryleigha Merritt -
WCHS Public Affairs Officer
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9/4/26
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Last night, August 31, the new elected officials were sworn into office. With three school board members, all fourteen commissioners, and a few county positions such as Executive, it made for a busy …
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By Josh Austin
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9/1/26
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White County Public Library has been a tremendous part of the county’s history, but the library has endeavored to celebrate more than just their own history. At a ribbon cutting August 27, the …
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By Josh Austin
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9/1/26
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The halls of Motlow State Community College’s Sparta location will soon be busy again as students; faculty and staff prepare to begin a new academic year. With the 2026-2027 school year starting on …
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8/31/26
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No officer ever wants to see the same person return to jail after they have served their time. There have been programs across the state that attempt to combat recidivism, and White County …
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By Josh Austin
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8/28/26
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There are certain things that just feel like home, and for generations of White Countians, the White County Fair has been one of them.
Fair week is almost here, and before long the fairgrounds …
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By Denny Wayne Robinson
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8/25/26
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Firefighters, Rescue Squad, and other emergency personnel who put their safety at risk to help their local neighbors are some of the most vital people in our community. Yet they often go thankless, …
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By Josh Austin
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8/25/26
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Yesterday, August 21, the Warrior Wash was offering free car washes for anyone who stopped by in the morning hours of 8-11 am. While the business is not open proper just yet, it was a wonderful …
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8/22/26
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This month’s Full Court Commission was the final time many of the county’s current commissioners will offer their service. Starting in September, the new commissioners shall be sworn in, and …
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By Josh Austin
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8/22/26
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Tri-Star Sports Network and The Expositor have announced a new sports media partnership designed to strengthen coverage of local athletics, elevate student-athlete stories, and provide fans with more …
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By Caleb Andrews
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8/21/26
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During the August 17 Full Court, commissioners attempted to address the issues regarding data centers within White County. While there are no actual large-scale data centers being built at this …
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By Josh Austin
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8/21/26
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On Tuesday, August 18, 2026, the Upper Cumberland EMS Directors Association held a graduation ceremony for the Paramedic class of 2026. This event was held at Central City Church in Cookeville, …
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By Caleb Andrews
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8/21/26
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August 27 will shape up to be an exciting day for White County Public Library. To celebrate two very special occasions, the library will host a special event from 9-11 in the morning. Firstly, the …
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8/21/26
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If you have not passed by the corner of Mose Drive and Old Smithville Highway as of late, then you may not have noticed that the new Health Department facility is nearing completion. Hosting a …
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By Josh Austin
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8/17/26
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A city like Sparta cannot operate without the many hard-working men and women who make it what it is. The only time some folks may think of these workers might be when something goes wrong, like …
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By Josh Austin
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8/14/26
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This month's board meeting for the Upper Cumberland Regional Airport was a first for one, and the last for some. Heather McBride had her first board meeting as the new interim Airport Manager, while …
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By Josh Austin
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8/14/26
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Wednesday, August 12 saw two separate incidents on Bockman Way, one West and one East, with each accident holding up at least one lane of traffic for a period of time.
The first occurred …
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8/13/26
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Several teachers across White County received cash gifts to kick off the 2026-2027 school year.
The Rotary Club of Sparta presented $50 to each of the 25 new teachers at seven schools across the …
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By Scott Elliot -
Sparta Rotary Club
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8/12/26
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Data Centers have been a very contentious topic in White County the past few months. Just the other month, the City of Sparta placed Data Centers on a moratorium while the city did research on them, …
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8/10/26
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