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Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee released, on Feb. 10, the following excerpts ahead of his seventh State of the State address that will be delivered 6 p.m. CST, Feb. 11, in the House Chamber of the …
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2/10/25
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Congratulations to the White County High School JROTC. They conducted their First Military Ball, on Feb. 1, 2025. This event is a traditional event held by the military annually.
WCHS JROTC …
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By Alexis Jones and Lillian Hurst
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2/7/25
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Question: What is the status of the brush pickup in the city? Do you have a timeframe as to when the service will start back up?
Answer: When the county had issues with the landfill and …
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Jerry Lowery
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2/7/25
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Industrial development plays a crucial role in the economic health of any community. However, finding the right location, installing the necessary infrastructure, securing funding, making wise …
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2/7/25
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On Jan. 30, Tennessee General Assembly passed the Governor’s “Tennessee Education Freedom Act” despite pushback from local school boards.
The bill, which now only needs Gov. …
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City of Sparta is working with Tennessee Department of Transportation to develop a sidewalk system on North Spring Street. The city held a meeting Jan. 30 for citizens to come together and …
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Rachel Auberger
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2/6/25
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I am thrilled to announce that on Thursday, Feb. 6, the City of Sparta will launch our weather radio giveaway program. Thanks to a partnership with the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA), we have …
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Jerry Lowery
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2/3/25
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Clean Heart Christian Ministries is a vital helping agency for the Upper Cumberland, touching hundreds of lives through recovery programs, anger management, loss and grief recovery, and …
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Posted by Kim Swindell Wood
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2/3/25
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The Youth Community Action Program, sponsored by Sparta-White County YMCA, hopes to provide support for underserved students and allow them to claim a brighter future by offering safe spaces …
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Posted by Kim Swindell Wood
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2/3/25
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White County Humane Society is pleased to announce they have received a grant in the amount of $12,000 from the Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee (CFMT.) Funding for this grant was …
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By Monica Jicha
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2/3/25
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White County Fair has proved once again that hard work pays off as they took home the honor of State Champion in Division A. Tennessee’s agricultural fairs were honored for their successes when …
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Posted by Kim Swindell Wood
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2/3/25
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The Expositor is hiring a full-time reporter to work Monday-Friday at the office; no remote work. Candidate for job must possess excellent knowledge of grammar and be able to write stories that are …
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1/31/25
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Congratulations to the Upper Cumberland Motorcycle Training Program, which recently received the state’s highest award for outstanding motorcycle safety and training at the Tennessee …
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Posted by Kim Swindell Wood
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1/30/25
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The parks and recreation areas of White County have long been cherished by our citizens and youth, serving as popular spots for enjoyment and community gatherings. However, securing adequate funding …
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Denny Wayne Robinson
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1/30/25
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At the Jan. 23 meeting of White County Board of Commissioners, a concerned resident asked for time to speak on the behalf of her daughter. Kim Mullins said her concerns were about White County …
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Rachel Auberger
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1/30/25
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White County Board of Commissioners Jan. 21 rather than their regular third-Monday of the month because of the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday.
During their meeting, they made several budget …
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Rachel Auberger
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1/28/25
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(Jan. 20, 2025) - According to Shopping Center Business website, Cooper Commercial Investment Group has brokered the $3.6 million sale of Taft Church Station, in Sparta. Built in 2004, the …
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1/28/25
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At 7:02 p.m., Jan. 20, 2025, Piney Volunteer Fire Department, in Van Buren County, was dispatched to a report of a porch on fire and spreading to the house on Mountain Crest Drive.
Van Buren …
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1/28/25
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Question:
Why did the city install a guardrail in front of the gazebo at South Carter Park? Has the playground been completed, and will theskateboard park be restored?
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The city …
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1/28/25
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(Jan. 20, 2025) - Just before 8 a.m., on Jan. 20, Cassville Volunteer Fire Department Assistant Chief James Dodson was at Central View Market and was made aware of a large plume of black smoke north …
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Central View Volunteer Fire Department-Walling/Quebeck/Mt. Gilead
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1/28/25
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