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Larry James Doot, age 82 of Sparta, TN passed away Friday April 17, 2026.
Mr. Doot was born in Detroit, MI on December 6, 1943, to the late Burdette and Agnes Fitzgerald Doot. He is also …
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4/21/26
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While the Board of Mayor and Aldermen on April 16 moved through their orders of business efficiently as usual, it was a packed meeting for motions. From allowing Laundry and Dry-Cleaning …
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By Josh Austin
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4/21/26
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Last week, The Expositor shared news of the new Terry McCoy walking trail and playground built by White County High School, but there was one piece missing: the man behind it all. Adam Shaw, a senior …
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By Josh Austin
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4/21/26
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Around 7:30 pm, on Sunday, April 19, two vehicles were involved in an accident at the interaction of 111 southbound and Roosevelt Drive. One vehicle was sitting at the red light stationary, when the …
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By Caleb Andrews
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4/21/26
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Recently, Sherry Hickey and the General Federation Women’s Club Highland Rim donated $200.00 to the Sparta-White County Activity Center. The Activity Center once had a walk-in freezer that had been …
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By Josh Austin
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4/17/26
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As the county’s fiscal year approaches its end, the Budget Committee has begun meeting regularly once again to finalize its next budget year plans. During their April 13 meeting, department heads …
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By Josh Austin
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4/17/26
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On Saturday, April 11, Operation Creekside honored fallen soldier Lebraun Hamilton with a custom memorial work and a beautiful ceremony.
Operation Creekside is a California-based, …
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By Caleb Andrews
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4/14/26
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Emergency personnel on Friday, April 10, responded to a fire located on Bluebird Lane in Sparta at around 11 a.m. The gas company was among those called to assist in this situation. No smoke or …
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4/14/26
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As early voting begins in our community, I have found myself reflecting on the progress we have made together here in White County and the work that still lies ahead.
When I first stepped into …
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By Denny Wayne Robinson
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4/14/26
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The library welcomes three new workers from the high school. Thanks to a grant program that allows students to earn hours at the library, three young ladies have begun work there as of March. Aubrey …
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By Josh Austin
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4/14/26
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April’s County Committees were full of divisive topics. The continuing discussion on the Sales Tax referendum soon to be voted upon, the sign for the David Culley Recreation Complex, and more news …
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By Josh Austin
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4/10/26
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The Highway Department has just finished an exciting addition for White County High School. Working alongside WCHS’s very own Adam Shaw and his family, a new walking trail has been carved out by …
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By Josh Austin
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4/10/26
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4/8/26
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It was a crowded evening during April 2’s Board of Mayor and Aldermen. Mayor Jerry Lowery said it was even the biggest crowd he had ever seen. The reason was due to the presence of the school’s …
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By Josh Austin
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4/7/26
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Around 11:30 am this morning on April 6, emergency personnel responded to a fire at 4102 Roberts Matthews Highway in Sparta, just before the overpass and exit onto Highway 111. Sparta and Hickory …
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4/6/26
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Last night on April 5, 2026, human skeletal remains were located in the Bon Air area by a large law enforcement presence. The call was set out, and officers discovered the remains on the mountain. …
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4/6/26
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One White County classroom just got letters from the whole globe. Mrs. Teena Hodges’ Pre-K class has been participating in Hearts Across America, an activity where students work to receive …
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By Josh Austin
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4/3/26
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Tourism has brought White County and Sparta a lot of revenue the past few years, and it’s been getting pushed more and more as one of the area’s best assets for the local economy. To help show …
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By Josh Austin
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4/3/26
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SPARTA, TN — Liberty Oak Oasis, a 30-acre retreat dedicated to serving veterans and first responders, is proud to announce its official public launch and several landmark development projects aimed …
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4/1/26
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The White County Public Library could barely keep a single book in their doors once the Spring Used Book Sale began. On Thursday, March 26, the first day of the sale saw nearly forty people jump in …
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By Josh Austin
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3/31/26
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