With tournament season heating up in youth baseball and softball, unbeaten teams defending first place in Church League softball and a revived Church Volleyball League beginning to take shape, another busy week of local sports is on tap across McMinnville. Tournament time takes center stage The spotlight this week belongs

Music of Van Halen comes to McMinnville

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.

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.

White County wasn't expecting nearly $6 million in additional landfill revenue this year. Now commissioners face a question many residents will be watching closely: Should the money be returned to taxpayers or used elsewhere in county government?

White County listeners will soon have a new voice helping them start their mornings. Beginning Monday, June 29, 92.7 YERT FM will launch The Paxton Elmore Show, a live weekday morning program airing Monday through Friday from 6-9 a.m. Elmore, who many local sports fans already know

Check out what's happening around White County over the next week!

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.

White County wasn't expecting nearly $6 million in additional landfill revenue this year. Now commissioners face a question many residents will be watching closely: Should the money be returned to taxpayers or used elsewhere in county government?

White County listeners will soon have a new voice helping them start their mornings. Beginning Monday, June 29, 92.7 YERT FM will launch The Paxton Elmore Show, a live weekday morning program airing Monday through Friday from 6-9 a.m. Elmore, who many local sports fans already know