Investigation continues; additional charges expected

A man wanted in California on felony charges involving accusations of child pornography and communications with a minor was taken into custody in White County in August. The California warrant includes multiple felony charges, and records show White County authorities contacted officials there to confirm the warrant and determine whether

A reported domestic incident ended with a man running from a Sparta police officer, an unknown object being thrown into the woods and a search that failed to turn up whatever had been discarded. More than a month later, the case returned to White County General Sessions Court, where the

Sparta's newly seated Board of Mayor and Aldermen will hold its first regular meeting Thursday, with a pair of appointments among the first items of business. The board will select a vice mayor and consider the appointment of a new city recorder during the Sept. 3 meeting. Finance

The Pony Show took over the arena Tuesday night at the White County Fair, with competitors taking part in everything from halter lead line and walk/trot classes to the costume contest and potato run. Later in the evening, the Horse Show moved into the arena with another round of

Grandview District 720 Rhea County Fire Department responded to a blaze in the ditch in the 2000 block of Jewett Road. The fire was quickly extinguished with no major damage to the property. The Fire Department reminds the community to be aware of fire hazard during this dry season of

A man wanted in California on felony charges involving accusations of child pornography and communications with a minor was taken into custody in White County in August. The California warrant includes multiple felony charges, and records show White County authorities contacted officials there to confirm the warrant and determine whether

A reported domestic incident ended with a man running from a Sparta police officer, an unknown object being thrown into the woods and a search that failed to turn up whatever had been discarded. More than a month later, the case returned to White County General Sessions Court, where the