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The food pantry for families of White County students will be open Friday, April 12, at 1:30 p.m. It is located at the Family Resource Center in the back of the Board of Education building, at 576 …
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Posted by Kim Swindell Wood
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4/10/24
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The Southern Ladies Quilt Guild of White County has been doing charity work in the community for many years. This year, they are donating to “Sleep in Heavenly Peace.” This organization …
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Submitted by Southern Ladies Quilt Guild
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4/10/24
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The potential sale of land surrounding one of Tennessee’s historic landmarks located in White County is causing concern for both the county and the state.
The Rock House, located on …
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Rachel Auberger
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4/10/24
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On April 2, 2024, a White County school bus was involved in a vehicle accident while transporting students to school.
According to a preliminary report by the Tennessee Highway Patrol, a 2022 …
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Rachel Auberger
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4/10/24
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It is that time of year again where storm threats seem to be rolling into our area. I wanted to take the time to define the difference between the watches and the warnings that we …
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Jerry Lowery
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4/4/24
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Information provided by Kurt Dronebarger, Whtie County director of schools:
At approximately 7 a.m., on Tuesday, April 2, 2024, a White County School bus was involved in an accident with another …
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Posted by Kim Swindell Wood
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4/3/24
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On April 11th, the Plateau Chapter of the Tennessee Trails Association’s (TTA) will conclude its’ 2024 speaker series educational program with a talk and slide show on mountain climbing …
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Posted by Kim Swindell Wood
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4/3/24
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Tennessee State Parks, in partnership with the Tennessee State Parks Conservancy, will hold the annual My TN State Park fundraiser in April, when supporters “vote” …
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Posted by Kim Swindell Wood
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4/3/24
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The Tennessee Department of Transportation’s (TDOT) Nobody Trashes Tennessee (NTT) litter prevention campaign is once again expanding its youth group partnerships. All six Boy Scouts of America …
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Posted by Kim Swindell Wood
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4/3/24
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The United Daughters of the Confederacy, Captain Sally Tompkins 2123 will have its monthly meeting at 1 p.m., April 5, 2024, in the lower level of Putnam County Library.
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Posted by Kim Swindell Wood
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4/3/24
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Sparta Board of Mayor and Aldermen approved several personnel changes and passed a single resolution during its March 21 meeting.
Water foreman Jacob Roberts turned in a letter of …
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Rachel Auberger
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3/28/24
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Several members of the community spoke during the March county commissioners’ meeting about concerns they have with the county’s building inspector, Brett Nash.
Commissioner Becky …
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Rachel Auberger
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3/28/24
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To reduce wildland fire risk, Tennesseans are reminded that a burn permit from the Tennessee Department of Agriculture Forestry Division is required through May 15 for all open burning where local …
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Posted by Kim Swindell Wood
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3/27/24
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A quick update on the Sparta Hardware building. The owner is awaiting confirmation to begin the demolition of the remaining structure. The insurance company has had a structural engineer to …
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Jerry Lowery
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3/21/24
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Amid a growing mental health crisis among students, 33 Tennessee school systems have filed similar lawsuits against social media companies for protection for children across multiple popular …
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Van Buren, Putnam, and Cumberland counties are included
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3/21/24
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White County recently received a Tourism Enhancement Grant on behalf of Sparta-White County Chamber of Commerce.
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Posted by Kim Swindell Wood
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3/21/24
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Social Security Commissioner Martin O’Malley today announced he is taking four vital steps to immediately address overpayment issues customers and the agency have experienced. Commissioner …
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Posted by Kim Swindell Wood
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3/21/24
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The Tennessee Highway Patrol will be conducting Sobriety Roadside Safety Checkpoints starting on March 17th, 2024, through March 23rd, 2024, on State Route 8 in Van Buren County.
Impaired …
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3/20/24
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Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration Commissioner Jim Bryson today announced that February revenues were less than budgeted estimates. Overall February state revenues were $1.325 …
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Posted by Kim Swindell Wood
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3/20/24
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Doyle Elementary wrapped up "Reading across America" recently with a couple of special guests. Deputy Simmons and K-9 Kilo read "Tommy Tractor and Deputy Kilo," a book written about K-9 Kilo and the …
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Posted by Kim Swindell Wood
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3/20/24
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