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Governor signs single largest tax cut in TN history into law
(May 11, 2023) - Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee signed the Tennessee Works Tax Act , the single largest tax cut in state history, to provide more than $400 million in savings for Tennessee … more
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Minute with the Mayor
White County High School will be holding its annual graduation commencement services on Monday, May 15, at Warrior Stadium, weather permitting.  I would like to take this time to thank all … more
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Solid Waste Committee discusses plans for landfill
White County Solid Waste Committee members were presented with an updated report from the engineering firm during the April 2023 meeting. TriAD, which is the engineering company for the Solid … more
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Sparta receives $1,072,232 for sewer system rehab project
Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation recently announced 102 grants totaling $232,709,981 from the state’s American Rescue Plan fund, part of which TDEC is administering in the … more
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Nina Weston (left) with one of the owners/founders of Swim Angel Fish, Cindy Freedman
Weston earns certification
From Sparta-White County YMCA: Our Fitness & Wellness Director, Nina Weston, has been in Orlando, Florida. She earned a certification through Swim Angel Fish to teach adaptive swim lessons to … more
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Winston Churchill waves to crowds in Whitehall, in London, as they celebrate VE Day, 8 May 1945. From the balcony of the Ministry of Health, Prime Minister Winston Churchill gives his famous 'V for Victory' sign to crowds in Whitehall on the day he broadcast to the nation that the war with Germany had been won, 8 May 1945 (VE Day). To Churchill's left is Sir John Anderson, the Chancellor of the Exchequer. To Churchill's right is Ernest Bevin, the Minister of Labour. (Public Domain)
V.E. (Victory in Europe) Day: May 8, 1945
Victory in Europe Day is the day celebrating the formal acceptance by the Allies of World War II of Germany's unconditional surrender of its armed forces on Tuesday, 8 May 1945, marking the official … more
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Tennessee shows strength on key measure of service for foster youth transitioning to adulthood
The transition from adolescence to adulthood is a pivotal developmental stage as young people learn the skills needed to be healthy and productive adults. This process can be complicated for youth … more
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Black bear sightings more common in spring and early summer
 TWRA receives an increase in calls regarding black bear in spring and early summer.  Bears just over a year old, leave their mothers and often move into new, unknown territory in … more
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Searching for photo
I am asking for help once again! I am searching for an old photo of “Uncle Roy’s” restaurant that was located in the former “Tastee Freez” (can’t remember the … more
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$27.8 million state funding to create Scott’s Gulf Wilderness State Park announced
 State Rep. Paul Sherrell, R-Sparta, is proud to announce that $27.8 million in state funding has been secured to create the Scott’s Gulf Wilderness State Park in White County. The new … more
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Minute with the Mayor
 Question: Can you give some details about the upcoming bluegrass concerts and the Green Market in Sparta?  Where can the food trucks be set up inside the city limits? Answer: The … more
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Numerous tent graves are still intact in the Big Fork Historic Cemetery, but many of the graves are crudely marked, at best. More than half (210 of 389) burials have no markings at all and were only discovered through ground penetrating radar.
Incorporation of the Big Fork Historic Cemetery
Along a dead-end road in northern Van Buren County, an area of White County until the 1840 formation of Van Buren County, lies Big Fork Cemetery, a historic burying ground that is out of sight and … more
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Commodities distribution-Van Buren County
Upper Cumberland Human Resource Agency will hold a commodities distribution 9-11 a.m., May 25, 2023, at Van Buren Civic Center (Burritt College). Sign-up will be available at the distribution site or … more
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Commodities distribution-White County
Upper Cumberland Human Resource Agency will hold a commodities 8:30-11:30 a.m., May 4, 223, at White County Fairgrounds. Sign-up will be available at the distribution site or online at … more
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Be an ombudsman volunteer
Aging Services for the Upper Cumberland Inc. is looking for people who are empathetic, diplomatic, and skilled communicators to be volunteer ombudsmenAs a volunteer ombudsman, you will be assigned to … more
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Food box giveaway
Christian Life First Assembly, at 117 N. Spring St., in Sparta, will have a food box giveaway, on May 7, right after the morning service. Attend the service at 11 a.m., and you will be the first in … more
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TN state parks restaurants offer Mother's Day meals
Eight Tennessee State Parks restaurants will offer Mother’s Day dining on Sunday, May 14, presenting a meal with a view and a great park to enjoy afterward. Parks restaurants hosting … more
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Tennessee General Assembly passes Tennessee Works Tax Act
(April 27, 2023) - The Tennessee General Assembly has approved more than $400 million in tax cuts for Tennessee families and businesses through the Tennessee Works Tax Act, marking one of the largest … more
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Unemployment rates drop in all but one Tennessee county
(April 27, 2023) - The Department of Labor and Workforce Development (TDLWD) released new data that showed unemployment rates improved in nearly every county across Tennessee in March … more
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Sparta Woman's Club oldest members are young at heart
The oldest members of Sparta Woman’s Club are Marjorie Stevens, who is an incredibly young 90 years of age, and Ruth “Pinkie” Hill who, at nearly 100 years, is a high-spirited joy. … more
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