The Sparta Board of Mayor and Aldermen moved through a lengthy agenda Thursday evening with little discussion, unanimously approving every item before them and hearing no public comments during either scheduled public hearings or the citizen comment portion of the meeting.

The engines have gone quiet at Golden Mountain Speedway for the remainder of 2026. In a message posted Friday, speedway owners announced the cancellation of all remaining races for the season, citing mounting operational challenges, rising costs and the demands of balancing the facility with full-time jobs, family responsibilities and

Two divisions of the White County Youth Baseball and Softball League crowned champions Thursday night, while four more divisions will wrap up tournament play this evening. Championship games are scheduled for 5:30 p.m., with team and individual season awards to follow at 7 p.m. The Coach Pitch