Representative Joe L. Evins was the principal speaker at the grand opening of Crag Rock Village townhomes.
White County Junior High football team completed the season undefeated as they beat the Smyrna Rams in the final game of the season.
1982
Herbert Jernigan was named Master Conservation Farmer by the White County Soil Conservation District.
Michael Jernigan received the American Farmer Degree at the 55th National Future Farmers of America Convention, in Kansas City.
The White County tax rate was set at $1.67 cents over the certified rate. The city rate was set at $1.89, 23 cents higher than the certified rate.
1992
Ten historic buildings in downtown Sparta received facelifts, with new businesses opening inside, to help spur the improvement of downtown Sparta.
Veva Everson was crowned Ms. Senior White County at the Age of Elegance Pageant.
White County Legislative Body voted unanimously to recommend that White County become a single-county landfill region and would not share a landfill with other counties.
2002
Sparta and White County received the Governor’s Three Star Award for the 10th year at an award ceremony, in Nashville.
Alicia Selby, 16, of Sparta, was crowned Miss Tennessee Teen USA, in Clarksville. She was a junior at White County High School. Selby went on to compete in the national competition at San Padre Island, Teas.
Gubernatorial candidate Van Hilleary visited Sparta residents at a fundraising brunch at White County High School where he spoke to those in attendance about his plans for office if elected.
2012
City and county officials met to review a proposed plan of hiring an industrial recruiter that would for both governmental entities and ultimately replace the existing position of Chamber of Commerce president.
White County Public Library hosted Spooky Saturday in which they had story time, a puppet show, and candy for children who visited in their Halloween costumes.
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