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You asked, and we listened! Effective Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025, The Expositor will once again publish two editions each week. You will have twice the news and information with this extra edition.
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Kim Swindell Wood
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12/11/24
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Just a few months ago, a resident approached me with a concern about the tornado and storm warning sirens within the city limits. They mentioned not hearing the sirens and being caught off guard by a …
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Jerry Lowery
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12/5/24
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On Nov. 1, 2024, the White County High School JROTC Rifle Team demonstrated their growing skills at their second tournament of the season, held at Harpeth Hall High School, in Nashville. …
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Rachel Auberger
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11/20/24
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On Nov. 7, Sparta Board of Mayor and Aldermen took significant steps to address the city’s waste management needs by approving funds for the repair of the existing garbage truck and the …
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Rachel Auberger
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11/20/24
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Emergency services personnel were dispatched the scene of a crash near 800 W. Bockman at approximately 8:30 a.m., Nov. 14, 2024. The original dispatch stated that a Lowe's delivery truck and a Subaru …
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Kim Swindell Wood
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11/14/24
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(Nov. 6, 2024) - The REAL ID Act of 2005, which requires anyone 18 years old or older to have a REAL ID or other federally issued photo ID, such as a passport, to enter certain Federal buildings, …
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11/8/24
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Sparta Housing Authority recently held an open house for the newly remodeled houses on Harris Street, in Sparta. Funding for the remodels was provided by government grants that were designated for …
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Kim Swindell Wood
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11/7/24
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On Nov. 5, 2024, around 8 p.m., Putnam County Sheriff’s Office and Baxter Police Department responded to reports of a shooting on Walnut Road, in the western part of Putnam County.
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Posted by Kim Swindell Wood
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11/6/24
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White County-early voting totals (2024)
Oct. 16: 771
Oct. 17: 763
Oct. 18: 710
Oct. 19: 317
Oct. 21: 733
Oct. 22: 640
Oct. 23: 591
Oct. 24: 618
Oct. 25: …
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Kim Swindell Wood
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10/31/24
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An infant child has been hospitalized with serious injuries after the father allegedly inflicted the abuse.
On Oct. 13, 2024, at approximately 8:30 a.m., Investigator Charles Sims, of …
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Kim Swindell Wood
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10/31/24
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Many of you may have noticed a large truck in our area this week doing work in and around our sewer line system. The city of Sparta has contracted a company to use a video system to help us …
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Jerry Lowery
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10/31/24
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White County Board of Commissioners gathered for their regularly scheduled monthly meeting Oct. 21 where 12 members unanimously passed all items on the agenda.
The meeting was marked by a series …
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Rachel Auberger
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10/23/24
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White County Board of Commissioners held a meeting Oct. 21 that became a platform for community member John Maas to voice his deep concerns about the animal shelter’s dire conditions. He became …
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Rachel Auberger
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10/23/24
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There are several projects that are in the pipeline to research, begin, plan, and discuss, and I would like to mention some of them today.
Some of you may have noticed a large tanker type truck …
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Jerry Lowery
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10/23/24
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An elderly woman who was walking on Old Kentucky Road has died after she was the victim of an incident where the driver of a Honda Civic allegedly struck her and left the scene.
On Oct. 14, …
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10/23/24
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The recently opened Dunkin Donuts, in Sparta, presented at check to Seeds of Hope of Tennessee during their grand opening. Seeds of Hope Tennessee is a nonprofit organization that works to address …
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Posted by Kim Swindell Wood
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10/18/24
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Beginning Oct. 15, a free burn permit from the Tennessee Department of Agriculture Division of Forestry is required prior to burning leaves or natural vegetation, including debris generated by …
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Posted by Kim Swindell Wood
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10/18/24
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Sparta Police Dept is warning the public about an increasing number of fraudulent phone calls where individuals claim to represent law enforcement agencies. These scam calls often involve threats of …
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10/18/24
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Question:
Can you explain the Sunshine Law, and do the city and county follow the law?
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I can only answer for the city, but we do follow the “Sunshine Law” and what …
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Jerry Lowery
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10/18/24
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I would like to take this time to give a quick update on some of the city’s events and projects that are taking place or have been completed.
The Sparta Hardware building debris has been …
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Jerry Lowery
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10/11/24
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