White County commissioners approved placing a sales tax increase on the May ballots, giving residents the chance to have their voices heard. The approved referendum will have a sales tax increase of .50 percent increase placed on both the Republican and Democrat primary ballots.  The resolution presented called for the

Once again, the topic of commissioner attendance and compensation was brought before the White County Commissioners. During Tuesday’s full court meeting, commissioner Robert McCormick presented a resolution under old business that addressed compensating commissioners based on their attendance.   Currently, all White County commissioners receive a monthly payment for their

On Thursday, Sparta’s Board of Mayor and Aldermen made the decision to end their plans to extend sidewalks on North Spring Street. The original plan called for new sidewalks to be built that would provide a walking space from Bockman Way to Turntable Road. However, after a brief discussion

An up-to-date list of which candidates are running for office, and other information voters need to be aware of as we move into election season here in White County.