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(Nov. 6, 2024) - The REAL ID Act of 2005, which requires anyone 18 years old or older to have a REAL ID or other federally issued photo ID, such as a passport, to enter certain Federal buildings, … more
Sparta Housing Authority recently held an open house for the newly remodeled houses on Harris Street, in Sparta. Funding for the remodels was provided by government grants that were designated for … more
On Nov. 5, 2024, around 8 p.m., Putnam County Sheriff’s Office and Baxter Police Department responded to reports of a shooting on Walnut Road, in the western part of Putnam County. … more
(Nov. 4, 2024)  - Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti, alongside a bipartisan coalition of thirty state attorneys general, announced today the completion of the $1.37 billion settlement … more
The Tennessee Highway Patrol will conduct Sobriety Roadside Safety Checkpoints from November 3rd, 2024, through November 9th, 2024, on State Route 8 in Van Buren County. Impaired driving is a … more
White County-early voting totals (2024) Oct. 16: 771 Oct. 17: 763 Oct. 18: 710 Oct. 19: 317 Oct. 21: 733 Oct. 22: 640 Oct. 23: 591 Oct. 24: 618 Oct. 25: … more
 An infant child has been hospitalized with serious injuries after the father allegedly inflicted the abuse. On Oct. 13, 2024, at approximately 8:30 a.m., Investigator Charles Sims, of … more
Many of you may have noticed a large truck in our area this week doing work in and around our sewer line system.  The city of Sparta has contracted a company to use a video system to help us … more
(October 23, 2024) - Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti today announced that following a successful lawsuit by the Tennessee Attorney General’s Office, United States Immigration and … more
(Oct. 24, 2024) - On Oct. 31, probation parole officers with the Tennessee Department of Correction will conduct Operation Blackout, an annual statewide event that adds an extra layer of protection … more
(Oct. 24, 2024) - Ninety-one of Tennessee’s 95 counties reported unemployment rates below 5 percent in September even as most counties saw an uptick in their rates over the previous month, … more
White County Board of Commissioners gathered for their regularly scheduled monthly meeting Oct. 21 where 12 members unanimously passed all items on the agenda. The meeting was marked by a series … more
White County Board of Commissioners held a meeting Oct. 21 that became a platform for community member John Maas to voice his deep concerns about the animal shelter’s dire conditions. He became … more
There are several projects that are in the pipeline to research, begin, plan, and discuss, and I would like to mention some of them today. Some of you may have noticed a large tanker type truck … more
An elderly woman who was walking on Old Kentucky Road has died after she was the victim of an incident where the driver of a Honda Civic allegedly struck her and left the scene. On Oct. 14, … more
The recently opened Dunkin Donuts, in Sparta, presented at check to Seeds of Hope of Tennessee during their grand opening. Seeds of Hope Tennessee is a nonprofit organization that works to address … more
Beginning Oct. 15, a free burn permit from the Tennessee Department of Agriculture Division of Forestry is required prior to burning leaves or natural vegetation, including debris generated by … more
Sparta Police Dept is warning the public about an increasing number of fraudulent phone calls where individuals claim to represent law enforcement agencies. These scam calls often involve threats of … more
Question: Can you explain the Sunshine Law, and do the city and county follow the law? Answer: I can only answer for the city, but we do follow the “Sunshine Law” and what … more
I would like to take this time to give a quick update on some of the city’s events and projects that are taking place or have been completed. The Sparta Hardware building debris has been … more
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