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Prevention is an often-overlooked part of combating addiction and substance use disorders. Still, prevention is the goal of the Van Buren County Prevention Coalition, which just hosted their ribbon …
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By Josh Austin
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5/15/26
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Anyone passing through Bockman has likely noticed the new mural being placed along the wall, just below the library. Through a grant with the Tennessee Arts Commission, the White County Library …
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By Josh Austin
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5/14/26
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National Day of Prayer is a time for folks throughout the county to show reverence rather than rage. On May 7, under the Farmer’s Market pavilion downtown, dozens of residents gathered to listen to …
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By Josh Austin
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5/12/26
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On Monday, May 11, at 9:30 am, the White County Middle School welcomed students of various grades from across White County to participate in a Special Olympics Track and Field Day. This event …
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By Caleb Andrews
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5/12/26
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The May 7 meeting of the Sparta Board of Mayor and Aldermen was a short one, with only a few items of import to go over. The main approvals for purchasing included pump rotating assemblies and bid …
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By Josh Austin
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5/12/26
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Sometimes, by complete happenstance, folks can stumble on real relics of the past. Doris Hodge recently had quite a find. In a box she got from an old auction, Hodge found in it a copy of The …
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By Josh Austin
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5/8/26
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The primaries for this year’s local White County elections are over. Below is the list of candidates and referendum results for viable categories, but there is some context first. The Expositor has …
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5/6/26
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It is no secret that gas prices are high right now, so The Expositor did a brief tour of the city limit gas stations to see where they sat. While most of the gas stations sat at an average of $3.99, …
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By Josh Austin
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5/5/26
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As the day has dawned, people all across not only White County, but also in many places throughout the United States have begun to cast their votes for the primary elections. Those who voted …
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By Caleb Andrews
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5/5/26
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Saturday evening at around 5:30 pm, Emergency Personnel responded to a vehicle fire at the intersection between Bockman Way and N Main Street, at the stop light just in front of the courthouse. The …
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5/5/26
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Saturday evening at around 5:30 pm, Emergency Personnel responded to a vehicle fire at the intersection between Bockman Way and N Main Street, at the stop light just in front of the courthouse. The …
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5/4/26
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The White County Public Library hosted yet another fun LEGO night for the children this past Monday. Giving them access to both prebuild options or the option to make whatever their mind brings up, …
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By Josh Austin
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5/1/26
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It’s always an exciting time to see seniors choose to continue their education or career past high school, and Lily Parker took that first step this past week. On Tuesday, April 28, Parker signed …
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By Josh Austin
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5/1/26
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Celebrating the 250th anniversary of this great nation’s Declaration of Independence, Governor Bill Lee has been making trips across the entire state the past year. April 29 was White County’s …
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By Josh Austin
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5/1/26
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Over the years, I have come to understand that some of the most important decisions in county government are the ones that never make headlines.
They are the decisions made early, often quietly, …
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By Denny Wayne Robinson
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4/28/26
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White County Commission’s Beer Board will no longer be able to meet until new members are appointed. During April 20’s Full Court, due to another failed resolution regarding beer permits, two …
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By Josh Austin
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4/28/26
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The Class of 1962 and JROTC at the High School put together a ceremony to honor Captain John Michael Casey, a member of their class who lost his life during the Vietnam War. A beautiful red, white, …
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By Josh Austin
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4/28/26
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There will always be scammers trying to steal money from actual hard workers, and another new wave of scams has hit White County recently. Posing as a member of the Sheriff’s Department, the …
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By Josh Austin
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4/24/26
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Starting their 2026 season with a bang, Buds n Blooms Greenhouse recently had their Ribbon Cutting with the Chamber of Commerce, commemorating their business season for the year as well as their …
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By Josh Austin
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4/24/26
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The Sales Tax referendum that was just over the horizon on the ballot dominated discussion during April 20’s White County Commission. After months of debate on how the money could be spent, the …
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By Josh Austin
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4/24/26
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