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Sparta   -   Apr 24, 2026 Traffic stop uncovers loaded gun, felony charge
Traffic stop uncovers loaded gun, felony charge

A late-night traffic stop that began with a speeding vehicle at a Sparta intersection quickly escalated into a felony arrest — one that, according to court records, involved a loaded handgun and a driver who admitted he should not have been behind the wheel.

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Apr 24, 2026 Traffic stop uncovers loaded gun, felony charge
Traffic stop uncovers loaded gun, felony charge

A late-night traffic stop that began with a speeding vehicle at a Sparta intersection quickly escalated into a felony arrest — one that, according to court records, involved a loaded handgun and a driver who admitted he should not have been behind the wheel.

Apr 24, 2026 Sparta woman charged after family altercation
Sparta woman charged after family altercation

A domestic call on Dogwood Street led to an arrest after multiple witnesses told officers a Sparta woman struck and forced a family member to the ground inside the home, according to a warrant filed in White County General Sessions Court.

Apr 24, 2026 Seconds matter: TN schools could get faster emergency tools
Seconds matter: TN schools could get faster emergency tools

When a severe allergic reaction hits, seconds matter. A new Tennessee bill could give schools faster, more flexible ways to respond—even if a student doesn’t have their own EpiPen.

Apr 24, 2026 Undefeated and Unstoppable: WCMS Girls Stay Perfect on the Links
Undefeated and Unstoppable: WCMS Girls Stay Perfect on the Links

The White County Middle School golf teams added another strong showing to the season Thursday afternoon, with the Warriorettes continuing to set the pace and the boys turning in a solid runner-up finish. On the girls side, White County kept its unbeaten run intact, topping both Avery Trace and Smith

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