This Week in White County History

1966

• Sparta's football team made an extremely impressive upset, or perhaps at least just a stymie. The Clarksville Wildcats this year were ripping through teams statewide yet had to settle for a two-touchdown tie against us at home, shocking both teams. 

1976

• White County had to call a special meeting, called by County Executive (then referred to as Administrator) David Snodgrass. The meeting was because of an issue on a $750,000 school construction bond for three of the county’s schools: BonDeCroft, Cassville, and Central View. According to The Expositor's reporting at the time, the issue was becoming extremely contentious due to the multiple holdups and misconceptions about the bond and construction.
• In one of the most devastating losses for morale in the year's football season, White County Warriors lost to Shelbyville in a 17-0 game. The reason this game was notable was due to the many moments the Warriors came close to bridging the gap and scoring either a touchdown or a kick. Yet, they kept coming up just a few yards short, or just a small bit off. 

1986

• Similar to how the Hildalys were mentioned back in 1966, it was announced that The Flying Valentines were scheduled to perform at the White County Fair in 86. 
• As part of Homecoming '86, Martha Bumbalough and Gwen Austin of the Sparta Junior Women's Club began to release their new board game: "The Millionaire." Similar to Monopoly, except that players navigated a board that had Sparta area businesses listed out. 
• Warrior Stadium had a new lighted sign, saying Warrior Stadium, that was donated by Mrs. Leon Luke in memory of her late husband. The maroon and gray sign was situated on top of the press box, facing the field.
• Speaking of the construction of the new Warrior Stadium, George Matz was recognized for donating time and equipment to the project that he helped spearhead. The fence around the stadium and the relocated softball field were his.

1996

• An ongoing initiative in the county at the time led to an extremely large number of marijuana to be eradicated at once. Over several hundred plants were doused in diesel fuel and burnt down after collecting the plants from locations including Center Point, Simpson Road, Cole Road, Beecher Mitchell Road, and Coal Bank Road.
• Due to an irregular amount of loitering and late-night parking, Sparta Police Chief Jeff Guth began to threaten some real enforcement on loitering and trespassing. Complaints were coming and pouring in due to businesses on Bockman Way pointing out the many, many youths parking in business lots after hours to loiter next to the closed business.

2006

• Daughters of the American Revolution, or DAR, dedicated a marker and memorial for Revolutionary War soldier and pioneer Jonathan Harris, who settled in White County.
• Edd Cantrell was inducted as the newest member of the WCHS Sports Hall of Fame. During his induction ceremony, he and his family joined together at halftime during a Warriors football game.

2016

• While soccer and volleyball were seeing less luck, Warrior and Warriorettes golf continued to see tremendous success on the green in the '16 season. Both teams defeated hosting Stone Memorial at Bear Trace. Haden Welch, WCHS's lone senior, was the low score of the day after firing a 74.
• Walmart made a generous $1000 donation to the Sparta-White County Rescue Squad.
• White County commissioners authorized the Executive to hire an attorney to represent the county in court due to a lawsuit filed by Sheriff Oddie Shoupe.
• The White County Public Library celebrated 10 years of being in their new building. Cathy Farley was recognized for her decades of service at the library, starting her career in 1997.