The Warriors triumphed over Cookeville in a tense 65-56 game. The boys team was currently ranked fourth in the entire state due to their perfect win record of 23-0 at the time. It was the first time a WCHS team has gotten a 23-0 start to their season since the 50's. The Warriors district 6AAA record was 8-0 after the win. The Warriorettes sadly fell short to the Lady Cavaliers in a 46-36 game.
Sparta resident Herman Hill was recognized by the United Daughters of the Confederacy for his 23 years of military service and contributions to Sparta. Hill was presented with a certificate of appreciation from Captain Sally Tompkins, and he also received the Judah P. Benjamin Award.
Luna and Son Tires donated to WCHS Agricultural Program. A $1,000 donation went to the FFA.
The Rotary Club of Sparta also donated this same week, giving $250 to Judy Williams for the Sparta-White County Little League program.
2006
The Sparta Board of Mayor and Aldermen approved a renovation of the 27-year-old Sparta Civic Center. The project's construction bid was given to Danson Construction Inc here in Sparta.
To celebrate the Bicentennial celebration for White County, Cassville Elementary School went all out. Every grade was assigned a specific topic relating to the county's history. Some of the topics included agriculture, clothing, populations, and schools. The school planned to host an open house presenting all of the students' hard work.
Due to a big snow season, more than half of the week's sports games were all canceled or postponed. The freshman district tournament, the middle school's conference tournament finals, and WCHS's game with Riverdale were all postponed.
Bank of White County treated the Sparta Police Department to a special luncheon. Bank president Hoyt Jones dedicated a plaque to the department, giving it to Police Chief Jeff Guth honoring the department's service to the community.
1996
Eleven-year-old Kyle Simpson bravely saved his family during an accident. After Brenda Simpson's car spun out of control on an icy road, Kyle got his two-year-old brother, Cameron, out of the car. He then got his mother away as the car nearly set to flames. Both Brenda Simpson and Emergency Services were proud as Kyle handled things like an expert, heading to a nearby house to call his family members while periodically checking in on his little brother and mother. Kyle kept the Bible from the car that somehow did not manage to burn as a memento, and his mother could not have been prouder.
White County students part of Nazarene Youth International announced their journey to Mexico for missionary work. Steve Qualls was to chaperone the mission, as the youth planned to help build playgrounds, church facilities, teach Bible school, and help with school projects in the area.
The Warriorettes continued their dominance in the 95-96 season, scoring their 23rd win against Crossville. With a 55-32 game, it left their current season win-loss rate at 23-1.
The Findlay Fans began installing new equipment for the playground at the elementary school. An organization of parents dedicated to improving Findlay and supporting the education of their children, their 95-96 goal included a fundraiser that funded the new playground equipment. Picnic tables, new paint, and a new chain-link fence for safety were part of the fundraiser's goals.
Seven-year-old Candelyn Crick showed off his "snowbear" after the prior week's heavy snow. Standing for days on days, the snowbear looked ready to climb up a tree in their backyard. It even had a cozy scarf.
1986
Highway 111 needed one last push to complete the, at the time, 23-year old project. First National Bank President Bill Johnson likened the project to being "on the five-yard line." The committee for the Highway comprised of county leaders from seven counties that Highway 111 touched.
The Care Bears and Woman's Day magazine saluted 12 year old Chrissy Fox of Sparta. The distinction was given to children who showed deep instances of outstanding kindness, thoughtfulness, or an act of bravery. Thousands of children across the nation participated, and Chrissy Fox was one of the 25 children chosen for Tennessee.
The White County Warriors and Warriorettes saw their sixth cancellation this season, stacking up one after another due to weeks of bad weather. Despite this, at the end of the week the Warriorettes were able to pull another district win to bring their district record to 5-3.
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