Jayde Bumbalough

For those looking for something affordable and low-key, The Mad Raven at 255 W. Bockman Way offers a space centered around books, coffee and calm. Just outside the steady pace of activity around the square, the shop has carved out a quieter corner of Sparta — one built on simple

White County is rich in history, and few places let you feel it quite like the moment you step through the doors of Sparta Grill on West Maple Street. Inside, it’s not just the smell of burgers on the grill or the sound of classic music playing in the

What started as a childhood dream has grown into a unique floral shop in Sparta, offering a fresh, more personal take on arrangements and gifts.

The lights dropped and the room went still, but it didn’t take long for the energy to build inside the White County High School auditorium. Over two nights — April 17 and 18 — the school’s drama program delivered a full-scale production of The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson