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City of Sparta is the owner of the property on the corner of South Carter Street and Bockman Way. Today, demolition crews were on-site to tear down the building that has stood in the location for …
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Posted by Kim Swindell Wood
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4/11/25
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As mayor of Sparta, I am committed to the health and well-being of our community. After some research and discussions with our water department, we are currently evaluating the impact of fluoride in …
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Jerry Lowery
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4/11/25
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(April 10, 2025) - The Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (TDMHSAS) is excited to announce the release of a new campaign to reduce stigma and increase awareness of …
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Posted by Kim Swindell Wood
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4/10/25
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4/7/25
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Emergency services personnel were dispatched to the scene of a crash with injuries at approximately 6:20 a.m., April 5, 2025. It appears a vehicle had gone over an embankment on Memorial …
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Kim Swindell Wood
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4/5/25
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(April 2, 2025) - The Tennessee General Assembly has unanimously passed two significant childcare bills, HB105/SB1286 and HB106/SB1288, aimed at expanding childcare access across the state. These …
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Posted by Kim Swindell Wood
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4/4/25
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(April 3, 2025) - More Tennesseans were on the job in February than the previous month as 88 of 95 counties reported a decline in their unemployment rates, the Tennessee Department of Labor and …
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Posted by Kim Swindell Wood
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4/4/25
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As mayor of Sparta, I am committed to the health and well-being of our community. After some research and discussions with our water department, we are currently evaluating the impact of fluoride in …
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Jerry Lowery
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4/3/25
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(April 2, 2025) - With prom and graduation season approaching, the Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (TDMHSAS) and Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC) are …
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Posted by Kim Swindell Wood
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4/3/25
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Tennessee’s February revenues have just been released, and the state has exceeded budget estimates by a significant margin.
The total February tax revenues were $1.37 billion, $45.3 …
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Josh Austin
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3/31/25
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200 pounds to lift? Easy! Or at least that’s how it is for some at the Special Warriors program at the YMCA.
The Special Warriors program was established by Nina Weston to help …
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By Matthew Johnson
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3/31/25
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Last Thursday, White County held its quarterly meeting of the Joint Economic and Community Development Board (JECDB). This board plays a vital role in fostering growth and collaboration in our …
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Denny Wayne Robinson
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3/31/25
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3/28/25
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We are continuing to collaborate with engineers to determine the best solution for the railroad walking bridge along South Carter Street Park. Our goal is to transition from the old timber system to …
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Jerry Lowery
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3/27/25
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The Tennessee Highway Patrol will conduct Sobriety Roadside Safety Checkpoints from March 23rd, 2025, through March 29th, 2025, on State Route 136 in White County.
Impaired driving is a serious …
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3/22/25
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The White County Commission March 17 and once again voted on a pair of issues that had been brought before them more than once before.
One of those decisions was the approval of …
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Rachel Auberger
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3/21/25
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What a weekend we experienced with the storms and numerous tornado warnings. I am incredibly thankful that we were able to distribute nearly 700 weather radios throughout our community, ensuring that …
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Jerry Lowery
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3/21/25
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(March 19, 2025) - According to a press release issued by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, Special agents assigned to the TBI’s Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force …
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Posted by Kim Swindell Wood
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3/19/25
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As spring approaches, many residents are asking about brush pickup within the city limits. To assist with cleanup efforts, we will have scheduled leaf pickup times. The City Public Works Department …
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Jerry Lowery
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3/18/25
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One of Sparta’s well-known, well-loved figures has been missing for 10 months, and there are as many questions now as there were nearly a year ago when it was discovered that Roy Whited was …
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Rachel Auberger
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3/18/25
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