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Sparta resident Erbie Price addressed city officials during an Oct. 3 meeting about flooding on his property and stated he may pursue legal action if the issue is not resolved.
During the recent …
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Rachel Auberger
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10/11/24
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Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development (TNECD) announced today the three counties selected to participate in the latest round of the Select Tennessee Property Evaluation Program …
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Posted by Kim Swindell Wood
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10/9/24
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I want to take a moment to express my deep appreciation and gratitude for the outstanding teamwork and dedication displayed during the recent incident on Bockman Way on Friday evening. When a tree …
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Jerry Lowery
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10/3/24
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Under the authority of T.C.A. 41-4-140, the Tennessee Corrections Institute is required to establish minimum standards for local jails, lockups, workhouses and detention facilities in the state and …
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10/3/24
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Approximately two weeks ago, Securities and Exchange Commission charged Cookeville resident Donald Anthony Wright and his company, Retirement Specialty Group Inc., an SEC-registered investment …
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Press release from Securities and Exchange Commission
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9/26/24
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New annual appointments were made to the White County Board of Commissioners during its September meeting
Commissioner Derrick Hutchings was appointed as chairman for the board of …
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Rachel Auberger
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9/26/24
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Mayor Jerry Lowery administered the oath of office to two new police officers at the Sept. 19 meeting of Sparta Board of Mayor and Aldermen.
After the swearing-in of the new officers, Michael …
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Rachel Auberger
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9/26/24
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Question:
What is the date of the Lester Flatt Liberty Square Celebration?
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The Lester Flatt Liberty Square Celebration will take place on October 12th. It is the second …
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Jerry Lowery
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9/26/24
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A 63-year-old Sparta woman died in a Sept. 19 crash at U.S. 70 and Tucker Reed Lane, in White County.
According to a report from Tennessee Highway Patrol, Patrick H. Flaherty, 56, was …
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Kim Swindell Wood
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9/26/24
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Friends, concerned residents, and former White County High School basketball players who were coached by Roy Whited more than two decades ago gathered at the WCHS gym, on Sept. 17, to hear updates …
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Kim Swindell Wood
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9/26/24
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Question:
Are there any plans to make the South Carter Street Park a safer place to walk?
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I have had several citizens mention the issue of safety at our parks. It …
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Jerry Lowery
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9/19/24
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As autumn settles in, many residents in White County find themselves raking leaves, clearing garden spots, and enjoying bonfires under the crisp, clear sky. While these activities can be delightful, …
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Rachel Auberger
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9/19/24
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(Sept. 16, 2024) - According to a press release from Putnam County Sheriff's Office, a suspect has been taken into custody due to a threat of mass violence made on social media toward Cookeville High …
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Posted by Kim Swindell Wood
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9/16/24
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Shortly after 12 noon, on Sept. 9, 2024, emergency services personnel were dispatched to the scene of what was reported as crash with injuries, on McMinnville Highway, near Big T's Market. No further …
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Posted by Kim Swindell Wood
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9/9/24
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Question:
Are there any plans to upgrade the playground equipment at South Carter Park?
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I am excited to say yes. We (the city) have received bids for new playground …
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Jerry Lowery
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9/5/24
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A White County teen returning home with a church group from a day at Dollywood died in a two-vehicle crash, on Aug. 18, 2024, in Crossville, according to a crash report released by Crossville …
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Reprinted by permission of Crossville Chronicle
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8/29/24
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We have been asked about the paving and milling process that is going on at Gaines Street. Gaines Street has been paved before, and, as the paving process is done, the layers of asphalt …
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8/29/24
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(Aug. 28, 2024) Tennessee State Parks officials are excited about improvements coming to Burgess Falls State Park, including a new Visitor Center and aviary, although work may impact the visitor …
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Posted by Kim Swindell Wood
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8/29/24
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According to a press release from Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, a California man faces more than three dozen criminal counts following an investigation into his online conduct by special agents …
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Posted by Kim Swindell Wood
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8/26/24
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I have been asked several times about the railroad crossing on Highway 111 near Fred Hill Road. It is a very rough “crossing area” as you travel on that road traveling in both …
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Jerry Lowery
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8/22/24
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