Two people were rescued in the Big Bottom Wildlife Management Area south of Sparta on Saturday after their side-by-side became partially submerged and stuck in the river. The Sparta-White County Rescue Squad, Doyle Volunteer Fire Department, Hickory Valley Volunteer Fire Department, and Tennessee State Parks Rangers responded
A White County teen accused of leaving the scene after a fatal crash returned to court Friday on an indictment charging him with leaving the scene of an accident knowing death resulted.
The Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office is congratulating Investigator Sarah Smith who was presented the 2026 Sheriff’s Youth Academy Instructor of the Year Award at the graduation Friday night. The program teaches leadership, integrity, respect, teamwork and positive relationships with law enforcement.
