It was a crowded evening during April 2’s Board of Mayor and Aldermen. Mayor Jerry Lowery said it was even the biggest crowd he had ever seen. The reason was due to the presence of the school’s archery teams, which were given various awards for their hard work this season. The team won 3rd in the State tournament, while middle school’s Sami Benson got 2nd in Middle School Female Bullseye Archery, and high school’s Justin Cannon was awarded as the 2026 Overall Male 3D Champion.
“The success of the 3D Archery Team highlights the value of extracurricular programs in developing discipline, focus, and leadership among our youth,” said Mayor Lowery, reading a proclamation for each of the three awards.
In other business, the board approved the purchase of 160 Chromebooks. The purchase was through the TDEC Broadband Grant, with the Chromebooks being to the amount of $58,400. The Broadband Grant has helped with a tremendous number of projects and items for various locations in the city. 35 iPads for WCMS’s Speech and Special Ed, an Apple TV for the YMCA, Smart TVs for Oldham, and other devices for the schools and library. The Chromebooks, in particular, will be going out to the library and schools.
The Board also approved the purchase of a 2026 Ford Expedition and Ford Explorer. The two vehicles were for the Sparta Police Department, costing $60,418 and $56,541, respectively.
Other approvals include J.T. Knowles to the position of Truck Driver contingent on his CDL license, approving reserve police officer Brandon Farris, and Patrick Rice as a reserve firefighter.
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