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The White County Committees met this past Monday, August 3, and it was a relatively short set of meetings compared to the usual affair. As the budget cycle wound down, it left a meeting with far …
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By Josh Austin
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8/7/26
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This week saw an exciting return to school for students across White County. The Expositor asked followers on Facebook to send photos of their kids preparing for the new year, and we received kids …
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By Josh Austin
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8/7/26
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One business that has seen some explosive growth and success in the past year has been The Purple Iris. Kim Riley’s passion project, which officially opened not even a full year ago has just …
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By Josh Austin
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8/7/26
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On Friday, July 31, and Saturday, August 1, a youth conference, named God's Graffiti, was held at Abundant Grace Church in Sparta with multiple churches helping host this event. With 11 …
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By Caleb Andrews
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8/4/26
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Last week, the Sparta-White County Chamber of Commerce made a bit of personal history with a brand new, first annual event: The White County Women’s Conference. Providing an avenue for so many …
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By Josh Austin
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8/4/26
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While some White Countians may be tired of hearing about them, the Flock Camera System has remained a contentious topic for months now. In a recent update from the County and Sheriff’s Office, …
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7/31/26
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With Early Voting for the General Election nearly closed, there was a surprise visit to White County’s Election Commission to ignite one last push for early voters to exercise their right before …
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By Josh Austin
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7/31/26
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With the Chamber of Commerce growing and expanding its initiatives in Sparta and White County, it was only natural that they ramped up their meetings too. At their July 29 Destination Tourism event, …
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By Josh Austin
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7/31/26
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Recently, in a previous article regarding a candidate not endorsed by the Tennessee Right to Life organization, a list of officially endorsed candidates was also included. As part of the White …
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By Caleb Andrews
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7/24/26
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Around 9:30 am on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, two vehicles were involved in an accident on Old Kentucky Road at the intersection of Fanchers Mill Road. Although 4 individuals were involved, only one …
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7/24/26
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At the Monday, July 20, 2026, White County Commission meeting, 11 of the Commissioners were present to have a quorum to conduct business. The first resolution to be voted on was Resolution …
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By Caleb Andrews Editor/Writer
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7/21/26
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On July 16, 2026, just after 2 pm, the Van Buren County Sheriff's Office, with support from the District Attorney's Office, executed a search warrant at Speed Mart Liquors located at 16972 State …
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By Caleb Andrews
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7/21/26
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Few members of Sparta exemplified the title of “Warrior” quite like Calvin Jones. Jones has been a beloved member of both the YMCA and the larger community here in Sparta for years. He tragically …
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By Josh Austin
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7/17/26
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On Saturday, July 11, at 10 am, people gathered in the courtroom located on the third floor of the courthouse to honor the Pray4TN event in Sparta. As all 95 counties in Tennessee have …
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By Caleb Andrews
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7/14/26
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While the Summer Reading Program is coming to a close, the library certainly ended the month-long event with the best week yet. The infamous Water Fun Day, where bystanders are just as likely to get …
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By Josh Austin
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7/14/26
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After weeks of voting, The Expositor is proud to announce the winner of our annual Pet Idol: Howard the Cat. Congratulations to Howard and his owner Jennifer Peek, and thank you to all who …
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7/10/26
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After deliberation from the County Commission and many vocal voices from the community, the Steering Committee B committed to banning AI data centers in the county. If the resolution passes Full …
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By Josh Austin
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7/10/26
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Waffle House is now open for business! It is located on W Bockman Way beside Citizens Bank. The location has been highly anticipated in the community for well over two years at this point.
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7/9/26
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Around 2 pm on Wednesday, July 8, there was a multi-vehicle accident on Spencer Highway by Fred Hill Rd. This incident is yet another one now added to the long list of accidents in the past year. …
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7/8/26
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Sparta, like many other towns and cities throughout the United States, celebrated the special America 250 Independence Day. With a special event hosted by the City of Sparta on Friday, July 3, …
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By Caleb Andrews
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7/7/26
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