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Jun 12, 2026 Main Street Live kicks off 2026 season
Main Street Live kicks off 2026 season

Despite some weather-related anxiety earlier in the day, perfect conditions welcomed the start of the 22nd year of Main Street Live Friday night. The free summer concert series, presented by Main Street McMinnville, got underway with the T.C. Bryant Band‘s blend of southern rock, country and blues.

Jun 12, 2026 Community Calendar 6/12
Community Calendar 6/12

The Main Street Journal's Community Calendar is presented FREE each Friday by our friends at Lassiter's Towing. * The Warren County Lions Club will host its 15th annual two-person scramble charity golf tournament in memory of PCC Bob Davenport on Saturday, June 13 at WillowBrook Golf

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Jun 12, 2026 UPDATE: Sheriff's Office Releases Details in Fatal Tosh Reno Drowning
UPDATE: Sheriff's Office Releases Details in Fatal Tosh Reno Drowning

The White County Sheriff's Office has released additional information regarding a fatal drowning that occurred Monday morning near the Tosh Reno boat access on East Cole Road. According to investigators, two young men had jumped from a rock bluff on the north side of the river and were

Jun 12, 2026 A Great Ride: Marty “McFly” Selby Never Forgot Home
A Great Ride: Marty “McFly” Selby Never Forgot Home

From White County to radio stations across the nation, Marty “McFly” Selby has never forgotten his roots. Now, the longtime broadcaster is being honored with induction into the Hall of Fame.

Jun 12, 2026 State Senator Candidate: Paul Bailey
State Senator Candidate: Paul Bailey

As part of MSJ-Sparta’s 2026 Election Coverage, our Meet Your Candidates series gives voters a quick, clear look at who’s on the ballot and where they stand so you can head to the polls informed and confident.

Jun 11, 2026 The Yeti Has Arrived: Local Family Launches Ice Cream Business
The Yeti Has Arrived: Local Family Launches Ice Cream Business

A new local business is helping White County residents beat the summer heat one scoop at a time. Yummy Yeti Ice Cream, a family-owned venture operated by Tyler Pinegar, officially opened earlier this year and has already begun making appearances at events throughout the Upper Cumberland. In addition to

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mainstreetlive   -   Jun 12, 2026 Main Street Live kicks off 2026 season
Main Street Live kicks off 2026 season

Despite some weather-related anxiety earlier in the day, perfect conditions welcomed the start of the 22nd year of Main Street Live Friday night. The free summer concert series, presented by Main Street McMinnville, got underway with the T.C. Bryant Band‘s blend of southern rock, country and blues.

by Seth Wright
Sparta   -   Jun 12, 2026 UPDATE: Sheriff's Office Releases Details in Fatal Tosh Reno Drowning
UPDATE: Sheriff's Office Releases Details in Fatal Tosh Reno Drowning

The White County Sheriff's Office has released additional information regarding a fatal drowning that occurred Monday morning near the Tosh Reno boat access on East Cole Road. According to investigators, two young men had jumped from a rock bluff on the north side of the river and were

by Rachel Auberger
High Funeral Home   -   Jun 12, 2026 Roy Dybdal, 93
Roy Dybdal, 93

Feb. 4, 1933 — June 11, 2026

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