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As part of the Library’s Summer Reading Program, kids got to enjoy an educational yet wacky visit from Professor Dodad, a science showman who taught them all about their five senses. As the …
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By Josh Austin
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7/7/26
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Recently, a couple of menus were found in the upper levels of the buildings located around 10 E Bockman Way. Although the menus did not have a date printed, the age is reflected in the fact …
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By Caleb Andrews
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7/3/26
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The Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development has just released the employment rates for May, and both Tennessee and White County remain steady. The state rate has remained at a …
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6/30/26
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This week’s Library Summer Reading Program certainly got the most “oohs” and “aahs” from the kids, as they got see animals some of them may have never seen before. The Animal Show went down …
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By Josh Austin
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6/30/26
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Around 9 am on Friday, June 26, a single vehicle accident occurred on Turntable Road just northeast of the Middle School. The car veered into the ditch on the right side of the road. No major …
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By Caleb Andrews
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6/29/26
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The Splash Pad, just behind the Sparta YMCA, has been one of the most highly anticipated projects within city limits for the past year. At the first Board of Mayor and Aldermen this month, the …
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By Josh Austin
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6/26/26
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While Mayor Lowery was absent due to travel purposes, the Board of Mayor and Aldermen still met, and they had quite the topic to address this month: data centers. The existence of data centers in …
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By Josh Austin
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6/23/26
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Warrior Wash, the car wash located on N Spring Street right beside DeltCorp, has been coming along fast. Just the other week, the brand-new sign was finished on the front. While there is a bit longer …
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6/23/26
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Flock cameras, which have still been a very passionate issue for some in the county, were taken off the budget as a line item. Before the Full Court commenced, audience members were given time to …
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By Josh Austin
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6/23/26
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The County now has a budget to operate on for the 2026-2027 fiscal year, but the Full Court left some residents less than pleased. With extra money from the Waste Management deal at the landfill …
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6/19/26
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The White County Public Library has kept the fun going with its Summer Reading Program. June 11 saw the Dinosaur Show come to Sparta First United Methodist, where the reading program is being hosted …
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By Josh Austin
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6/16/26
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Thursday night was an important evening for the businesses of Sparta, as it was the Chamber of Commerce’s annual 2026 Business Expo. Hosted at First National Bank, dozens of businesses from across …
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By Josh Austin
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6/16/26
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Multiple Volunteer Fire Departments and Emergency personnel responded to a structure fire this morning around 7:50 am. The fire was at 712 Jordan Road, in the Ravenscroft community past BonDeCroft. …
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6/12/26
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On Monday, June 8, just after 10 am, emergency personnel were called to the Tosh Reno Boat Dock/Launch at the county line between White and Van Buren Counties. A few teenagers were swimming in the …
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6/10/26
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June 4 saw the library’s first major event for their Kids’ Summer Reading Program, and one of the most anticipated each year: the puppet show. With dozens upon dozens of kids gathered in front of …
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By Josh Austin
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6/9/26
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Anyone in downtown Sparta likely heard the storm sirens going off last week, and many residents await eagerly for the opening of the Splash Pad and playground. Both were addressed during the Board of …
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By Josh Austin
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6/9/26
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During June 1’s County Committee meetings, controversy stirred as multiple committees were unable to conduct business due to commissioner absences. This follows May’s Full Court, which also could …
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By Josh Austin
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6/5/26
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Local legend-in-the-making Marty Selby, better known as Marty McFly, has been announced as an inductee of the Tennessee Radio Hall of Fame’s Career Class of 2026.
In his social media post …
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By Caleb Andrews
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6/5/26
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The White County Public Library hosted the Chamber of Commerce’s most recent Morning Brew event, where business leaders and community figures gather to share breakfast, network, and share updates …
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By Josh Austin
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6/5/26
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John Rose currently serves as a US representative for Tennessee’s 6th congressional district, but with that term coming soon to a close, he is seeking to lead Tennessee in a new, more personal way. …
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By Josh Austin
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6/2/26
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