Postponed due to COVID-19, and not having been run at all in 2020, the Shady Brady Fallen Firefighter Ride saw several motorcyclists line up, on Oct. 16, 2021, in support of a fund that provides … more

 On Oct. 14, the west Sparta electric substation got a delivery that had been 11 months in the works. The new transformer, which will be shared by Sparta Electric System and Caney Fork Electric … more

The Upper Cumberland Regional Airport is gearing up for their first Air Fair to be held Oct. 22 and Oct. 23 in which they hope to entertain the public, while bringing a sense of community awareness … more

 A two-day undercover operation by Special Agents with the TBI Human Trafficking Unit, Murfreesboro Police Department, Homeland Security Investigations, Office of the 16th District Attorney … more

The Small Business Development Center at Upper Cumberland Development District  is working closely with Tennessee Tech University to recruit interns. Designed to offer skilled support to local … more

 Tennessee Tech is set to promote its next College Town Weekend, with events starting Thursday, Oct. 14. College Town Weekends is a new series from Tech’s student affairs division that … more

White County had three educators in leadership positions in Tennessee’s education organizations. Mrs. Charles Mitchell was president of the Tennessee Congress of Parents and Teachers. Charles H. Sarver was chairman of the Tennessee Principal’s Study Counsel. Mrs. Jimmy G. Walker was chairperson of the Middle Tennessee Supervisor’s Association. more

Tennessee Governor Bill Lee and the Financial Stimulus Accountability Group (FSAG) released last week recommendations for federal relief dollars to support the state’s continued economic … more

Gov. Bill Lee has proclaimed Oct. 10-16 Earth Science Week in Tennessee, and the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation,, in partnership with the American Geosciences Institute, will … more

We are sure you all have noticed something new, actually very OLD in front of Harris-Little Fieldhouse, at White County High School. You see, this rock once had its home at East Sparta Elementary School. In front of it, a group of well-respected young men called the “Patrol Boys” would direct traffic. We are told it was one of the highest honors you could have in the school. more

 White County and Van Buren County have showed improved in their jobless rates as shown in the recently released unemployment statistics for August 2021. White County’s unemployment … more

Volunteer firefighters in White County will be among those who can potentially benefit from recent legislation that will fund $600 annually to each volunteer who completes a required 30 hours of … more

When his constituents approached State Representative Paul Sherrell with concerns about Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency’s plans to cut hardwoods in the Bridgestone/ Firestone Wilderness … more

A complete list of lane closure activity due to construction or maintenance operation on state-owned roads within the 24 middle and east Tennessee counties of TDOT Region 2. DISTRICT … more

Congratulations to White County High School Marching Band for earning all superior ratings at the recent Tree City Marching Festival. (Photos by JULIA MORRIS PHOTOGRAPHY) more

TWRA wishes to provide correct information regarding habitat management at Bridgestone Firestone Centennial Wilderness Area. Unfortunately, several news stories with incorrect information have … more

The Sept. 20 meeting of the White County Board of Commissioners included the appointing of new members to committees for the upcoming year. Before the votes on the committee began, Chairman … more

The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency will be selling a pink patch and hat with the patch during October for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. All proceeds from the sales go to Casting for Recovery … more

A Sparta man who had not returned home more than 12 hours after he was expected was located with the help of emergency services personnel, law enforcement, and residents of the … more