An inmate accused of assaulting another inmate inside the White County Jail has been sentenced after pleading guilty in General Sessions Court. The case stemmed from an Aug. 10 altercation in the jail's recreation yard that investigators say was captured on surveillance video.

A driver originally charged with driving under the influence after officers found him slumped over the wheel of a smoking SUV has pleaded guilty to a reduced charge in White County General Sessions Court. The case was resolved Tuesday with a plea agreement that reduced the original DUI charge to

Nearly three years after a fire forced months of repairs and relocation, Sparta Flowers & Gifts was once again damaged by fire Wednesday evening. A passerby noticed smoke coming from the roof of Sparta Flowers & Gifts Wednesday afternoon, prompting a call to 911. The fire came during widespread Verizon

The Cumberland County Fire Department Poster Contest is going on now! Enjoy the fun of creating a poster that promotes awareness of properly charging Lithium Ion Batteries. Poster contest rules are available at the Main Station at 1391 Livingston Road. Posters should be turned in by September 15th 2026.