The United Daughters of the Confederacy, Captain Sally Tompkins 2123 will have its monthly meeting at 1 p.m., Sept. 1, 2023, in the lower level of Putnam County Library.
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Posted by Kim Swindell Wood
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8/29/23
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Volunteer Tennessee, whose mission is to promote volunteerism and community service in the State of Tennessee, is partnering with AmeriCorps Disaster Service Unit (DSU) to present a FREE …
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Posted by Kim Swindell Wood
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8/28/23
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(Aug. 24, 2023) - The vast majority of counties in Tennessee experienced a decrease in their unemployment rates during July, according to the Department of Labor and Workforce Development …
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8/28/23
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(Aug. 28, 2023) - The Tennessee Department of Transportation will halt all lane closure activity on interstates and state highways for the Labor Day holiday travel period. Construction crews …
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Posted by Kim Swindell Wood
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8/28/23
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During White County government’s committee meetings, on Aug. 7, Shelly Daniels, wife of District 7 county commissioner Larry Daniels, addressed committee members about her son’s writing …
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John Gottlied
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8/25/23
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I wanted to take this time to thank everyone who came out to the town hall meeting that was held. I am going to list several of the issues that were discussed at the meeting. I will not …
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Jerry Lowery
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8/25/23
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Sparta-White County YMCA is providing meals to fight food deprivation.
Estimates are that one child in four in the United States is undernourished, and Tennessee is one of the 10 most …
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John Gottlied
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8/24/23
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On Aug. 17, 2023, family, friends, and dignitaries attended a sign dedication at Roberts Family Diner near Baker’s Crossroads, on Old Kentucky Road. The section of Old Kentucky Road, officially …
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John Gottlied
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8/24/23
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United States Senator Bill Hagerty recently met with officials and employees of THK Rhythm Automotive, in Sparta. THK supplies steering tie rods and more to the North American auto sector.
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Posted by Kim Swindell Wood
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8/23/23
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From Sparta-White County YMCA: This photo is missing four athletes but still shows how our Special Warriors Program & Special Olympic Powerlifting Team are growing! We have had six new athletes …
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Posted by Kim Swindell Wood
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8/23/23
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At approximately 8 a.m., Aug. 23, 2023, officers with White County Sheriff’s Office and emergency services personnel were dispatched to the intersection of Highway 111 and Burgess Falls Road …
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Kim Swindell Wood
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8/23/23
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At the request of 13th Judicial District Attorney General Bryant Dunaway, TBI agents are working alongside the White County Sheriff’s Office to investigate an incident that occurred along North …
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Posted by Kim Swindell Wood
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8/21/23
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(Aug. 18, 2023) - The Tennessee Department of Transportation’s (TDOT) latest Visible Litter Study shows littering in Tennessee has decreased by 12 percent since 2016. While these findings are …
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Posted by Kim Swindell Wood
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8/21/23
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Highway 111, beginning around Huddle House, and the old Cookeville Highway are reportedly also shut down. Please avoid this area. No further details are available at this time.
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Posted by Kim Swindell Wood
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8/21/23
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The Roberts-Matthews Highway Bridge over Post Oak Creek, which is one mile south of the White and Putnam County line, will be temporarily closed beginning Monday, Aug. 21, 2023. This closure is …
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Posted by Kim Swindell Wood
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8/18/23
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The bus garage for White County Schools has received another perfect score, marking five straight years of flawless ratings.
Tennessee Department of Education conducted their annual …
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John Gottlied
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8/17/23
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The White County School District is focusing on keeping students and faculty safe. Bryan Haley from the Central Office coordinated with Assistant Police Chief Brent Copeland and E-911 Instructor …
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John Gottlied
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8/17/23
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I would like to take this moment to invite our residents to the city’s first town hall meeting, at 9 a.m., Saturday, Aug. 19. The meeting will be held at Oldham Theater, on Liberty Square. I …
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Jerry Lowery
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8/17/23
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Last week, Gov. Bill Lee issued the special session proclamation and presented the administration’s legislative and budget priorities that will go before the Tennessee …
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Posted by Kim Swindell Wood
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8/14/23
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On Aug. 12, 2023, at 12:29 p.m., Sparta-White County Rescue Squad was called out to Rock Island State Park to assist in retrieving a hiker who had fallen out of the gorge.
“Fortunately, it …
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Posted by Kim Swindell Wood
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8/14/23
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