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(Dec. 29, 2020) — Blood Assurance is calling on the community to give blood and encourage others to give this week. They are in critical need of O donors and have less than half day’s …
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Posted by Kim Swindell Wood
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12/29/20
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Each month, White County School Board hears reports from two department supervisors so they can be updated on how each department is running and what needs they might have. This month, they …
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Rachel Auberger
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12/29/20
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On Dec. 20, 2020, Gov. Bill Lee offered a statewide address in response to the recent surge of COVID-19 across Tennessee and in anticipation of the rise of cases during the Christmas …
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Rachel Auberger
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12/26/20
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According to numerous national news sources, President Donald Trump has pardoned the four Blackwater private contractors, one of which was from Sparta, who were involved in the killing of 17 Iraqi …
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Kim Swindell Wood
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12/26/20
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At approximately 2:30 p.m., Dec. 22, 2020, emergency services personnel were dispatched to the scene of a crash with injuries, on Highway 111, at Valley View Drive. No further details are …
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Posted by Kim Swindell Wood
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12/23/20
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In the past week, Seeds of Hope of TN, a local outreach aimed at helping families achieve freedom from homelessness and addiction, has received three significant, and much needed, donations …
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Rachel Auberger
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12/22/20
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The final meeting of the year for Sparta Board of Mayor and Aldermen was held on Dec. 17, with the board approving a few personnel changes before hearing reports from each department that all held …
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Rachel Auberger
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12/22/20
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Blood Assurance is calling on the community to give blood before Christmas. Blood donors are needed every day to help patients in area hospitals and usage around Christmas increases while the amount …
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Posted by Kim Swindell Wood
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12/21/20
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Upper Cumberland Human Resource Agency (UCHRA) will hold commodities distribution for White County, 8:30-11:30 a.m.., Jan. 7, 2021, at White County Fairgrounds, and 9-11 a.m., Jan. 28, 2021, at …
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Posted by Kim Swindell Wood
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12/21/20
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During the December meeting of White County Board of Commissioners, which was held a week early because of the Christmas holidays, several resolutions were passed without much …
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Rachel Auberger
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12/19/20
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Unemployment across Tennessee decreased significantly in November 2020 ac-cording to newly released data from the Department of Labor and Workforce Development (TDLWD).
Tennessee’s …
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Posted by Kim Swindell Wood
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12/17/20
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The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee, a charitable organization dedicated to enriching the quality of life in 40 Middle Tennessee counties and beyond, announces $2,426,677 in grants to 350 …
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Posted by Kim Swindell Wood
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12/17/20
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While winter brings traditional holiday festivities such as Christmas and New Year’s Eve, the season’s cold weather also poses enhanced fire-related risks to Tennessee …
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Posted by Kim Swindell Wood
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12/17/20
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Everyone is invited to attend an open house for Veterans Telehealth, at 10 a.m., Dec. 22, 2020, at the American Legion Building, on the square in Sparta. There will be a program and a tour of the …
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Posted by Kim Swindell Wood
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12/15/20
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State Rep. Paul Sherrell, R- Sparta, has been reelected by his peers to continue serving as Republican Floor Leader for the upcoming 112th Tennessee General Assembly.
As Republican Floor Leader, …
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Posted by Kim Swindell Wood
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12/15/20
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A call was dispatched by E-911 to the scene of a crash with injuries, at Bockman Way and Moore Street, at approximatey 6:20 a.m., Dec. 15, 2020. White County Emergency Medical Service, Sparta Police …
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Posted by Kim Swindell Wood
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12/15/20
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White County Sheriff's Office deputies are conducting a traffic stop on North Church Street. Officers have been searching the vehicle. No further details are available.
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Posted by Kim Swindell Wood
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12/14/20
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On Dec. 5, Sparta played host to television’s own John Schneider, former Dukes of Hazard and Smallville star.
Schneider, along with Cody McCarver, of Confederate Railroad, Keith Burns, of …
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Rachel Auberger
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12/11/20
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Aaron Tippin may be known for his music career, but his real passion is aviation, and he, along with his family, recently hosted a ribbon cutting as they officially opened the TN Flying …
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Rachel Auberger
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12/8/20
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The number of individuals with nowhere to sleep except outdoors has more than doubled in Sparta this year, and the Coldest Nights Shelter is in need of both donations and volunteers to help keep …
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Rachel Auberger
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12/8/20
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