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(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 …
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Posted by Kim Swindell Wood
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10/25/24
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(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 …
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Posted by Kim Swindell Wood
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10/25/24
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(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, …
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Posted by Kim Swindell Wood
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10/25/24
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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 …
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Rachel Auberger
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10/23/24
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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 …
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Rachel Auberger
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10/23/24
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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 …
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Jerry Lowery
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10/23/24
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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, …
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10/23/24
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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 …
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Posted by Kim Swindell Wood
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10/18/24
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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 …
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Posted by Kim Swindell Wood
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10/18/24
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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 …
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10/18/24
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Question:
Can you explain the Sunshine Law, and do the city and county follow the law?
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I can only answer for the city, but we do follow the “Sunshine Law” and what …
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Jerry Lowery
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10/18/24
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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 …
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Jerry Lowery
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10/11/24
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Sparta resident Erbie Price addressed city officials during an Oct. 3 meeting about flooding on his property and stated he may pursue legal action if the issue is not resolved.
During the recent …
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Rachel Auberger
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10/11/24
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Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development (TNECD) announced today the three counties selected to participate in the latest round of the Select Tennessee Property Evaluation Program …
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Posted by Kim Swindell Wood
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10/9/24
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I want to take a moment to express my deep appreciation and gratitude for the outstanding teamwork and dedication displayed during the recent incident on Bockman Way on Friday evening. When a tree …
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Jerry Lowery
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10/3/24
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Under the authority of T.C.A. 41-4-140, the Tennessee Corrections Institute is required to establish minimum standards for local jails, lockups, workhouses and detention facilities in the state and …
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10/3/24
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CLICK HERE to view The Expositor's Readers' Choice award winners and their thanks to the community.
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10/3/24
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Approximately two weeks ago, Securities and Exchange Commission charged Cookeville resident Donald Anthony Wright and his company, Retirement Specialty Group Inc., an SEC-registered investment …
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Press release from Securities and Exchange Commission
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9/26/24
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New annual appointments were made to the White County Board of Commissioners during its September meeting
Commissioner Derrick Hutchings was appointed as chairman for the board of …
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Rachel Auberger
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9/26/24
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Mayor Jerry Lowery administered the oath of office to two new police officers at the Sept. 19 meeting of Sparta Board of Mayor and Aldermen.
After the swearing-in of the new officers, Michael …
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Rachel Auberger
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9/26/24
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