This Week in White County History, Aug. 18-Aug. 24

2014

• Marcus England, who had been employed at E-911 for eight years, was appointed interim assistant director until the board could make a decision on filling the position permanently.
• After 38 years on the bench, the longest serving judge in the history of White County, Criminal Court Judge Leon Burns, celebrated his retirement with a luncheon in his honor.
• The White County Middle School Warrior football team opened their season with a 14-0 win over the rival Avery Trace Raiders.

2004 

• Kevin Hegecoth, a second grader at Northfield Elementary School, was treated to a ride in a limousine on the first day of school after winning a radio contest.
• Amelia Tritico, who had won the Caney Fork Electric essay contest, was treated to a tour of the nation’s capitol.
• Adam Drake signed a letter of intent after receiving a junior varsity basketball scholarship with Lindsey Wilson College.

1994

• White County was host to several foreign exchange students coming from Japan and France.
• The Big Band Beat appeared in concert at Sparta’s new downtown amphitheater marking the first time the band would make an appearance in White County.
• The YMCA Swim Team was enjoying its best season ever with swimmers ages 7 through 16 participating in meets around the Upper Cumberland.

1984

• More than 400 residents turned out to meet a friendly talking robot and visit the Hospital Corporation of America’s Health Care Express during its stop at West Towne Plaza.
• Seven White County teachers attended the Tennessee Education Association Leadership Development School, in Murfreesboro, for the purpose of preparing them for leadership roles and responsibilities within their schools.
• White County 4-H members Sheila Polston and Jerome England received the Vol State Recognition for their outstanding records in project achievement, leadership, and service in 4-H.