Flag football starts at the end of the month and with the sport's rising popularity, 2026 will be a big year for the girls in maroon.

The walking bridge at South Carter Street Park in downtown Sparta is now closed indefinitely after city officials determined it could no longer be safely used by the public. The timber bridge spans the Calfkiller River and serves as a key connector between the park’s walking trail and the

A late-night rollover on Mayberry Street prompted a significant emergency response Wednesday in Sparta, but fortunately, no injuries were reported.