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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Question:
What is the date of the Lester Flatt Liberty Square Celebration?
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The Lester Flatt Liberty Square Celebration will take place on October 12th. It is the second …
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Jerry Lowery
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9/26/24
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A 63-year-old Sparta woman died in a Sept. 19 crash at U.S. 70 and Tucker Reed Lane, in White County.
According to a report from Tennessee Highway Patrol, Patrick H. Flaherty, 56, was …
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Kim Swindell Wood
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9/26/24
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Friends, concerned residents, and former White County High School basketball players who were coached by Roy Whited more than two decades ago gathered at the WCHS gym, on Sept. 17, to hear updates …
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Kim Swindell Wood
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9/26/24
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(Sept. 20, 2024) - In Middle Tennessee, the Department of Safety and Homeland Security’s Cookeville, McMinnville, Dickson, Fayetteville, Columbia and Shelbyville Driver Services Centers and 12 …
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Posted by Kim Swindell Wood
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9/23/24
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Question:
Are there any plans to make the South Carter Street Park a safer place to walk?
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I have had several citizens mention the issue of safety at our parks. It …
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Jerry Lowery
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9/19/24
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As autumn settles in, many residents in White County find themselves raking leaves, clearing garden spots, and enjoying bonfires under the crisp, clear sky. While these activities can be delightful, …
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Rachel Auberger
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9/19/24
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(Sept. 16, 2024) - According to a press release from Putnam County Sheriff's Office, a suspect has been taken into custody due to a threat of mass violence made on social media toward Cookeville High …
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Posted by Kim Swindell Wood
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9/16/24
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The Expositor/SpartaLive.com is still searching for some fantastic outdoor scenery photos for a calendar we will be publishing in September. We would love to have photos that relate to a particular …
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9/11/24
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Shortly after 12 noon, on Sept. 9, 2024, emergency services personnel were dispatched to the scene of what was reported as crash with injuries, on McMinnville Highway, near Big T's Market. No further …
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Posted by Kim Swindell Wood
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9/9/24
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Question:
Are there any plans to upgrade the playground equipment at South Carter Park?
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I am excited to say yes. We (the city) have received bids for new playground …
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Jerry Lowery
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9/5/24
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The July employment situation improved in counties across Tennessee, according to new data released by the Department of Labor and Workforce Development.
White County’s rate was 3.7 …
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Posted by Kim Swindell Wood
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9/5/24
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Everyone is invited to attend a meeting at 6:30 p.m., Sept. 17, 2024, at White County High School, in the gym. The meeting will center on Roy Whited's disappearance, in May 2024. A private …
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A White County teen returning home with a church group from a day at Dollywood died in a two-vehicle crash, on Aug. 18, 2024, in Crossville, according to a crash report released by Crossville …
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Reprinted by permission of Crossville Chronicle
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8/29/24
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We have been asked about the paving and milling process that is going on at Gaines Street. Gaines Street has been paved before, and, as the paving process is done, the layers of asphalt …
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8/29/24
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(Aug. 28, 2024) Tennessee State Parks officials are excited about improvements coming to Burgess Falls State Park, including a new Visitor Center and aviary, although work may impact the visitor …
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Posted by Kim Swindell Wood
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8/29/24
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TRAIN 4 LIFE - FREE 12-week inclusive fitness, nutrition, and mental wellness program for individuals with special needs hosted by Special Olympics Tennessee and Community Fitness Partners. This …
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8/28/24
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According to a press release from Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, a California man faces more than three dozen criminal counts following an investigation into his online conduct by special agents …
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Posted by Kim Swindell Wood
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8/26/24
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I have been asked several times about the railroad crossing on Highway 111 near Fred Hill Road. It is a very rough “crossing area” as you travel on that road traveling in both …
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Jerry Lowery
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8/22/24
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An agenda item of significance for the Aug. 15 meeting of Sparta Board of Mayor and Aldermen was the proposed amendment to the ordinance about residential solid waste management.
The discussion …
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Rachel Auberger
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8/22/24
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