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Sparta   -   Apr 01, 2026 New bill could change how Tennesseans defend their property
New bill could change how Tennesseans defend their property

A Tennessee bill moving through the legislature could expand when deadly force is legally allowed — including in some situations involving the protection of property, not just people.

Sparta   -   Mar 31, 2026 Crash Leads to Contraband Charges
Crash Leads to Contraband Charges

What began as a response to racing complaints in Doyle ended with a crash, drug charges, and contraband discovered inside the White County Jail.

“You Always Hit Some Stuff”: Man charged after cemetery damage in White County
Sparta   -   Apr 03, 2026 “You Always Hit Some Stuff”: Man charged after cemetery damage in White County

Justin Young said he was just trying to help, but mowing while intoxicated was not the best way to do that.

by Rachel Auberger
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Sparta   -   Apr 03, 2026 “You Always Hit Some Stuff”: Man charged after cemetery damage in White County
“You Always Hit Some Stuff”: Man charged after cemetery damage in White County

Justin Young said he was just trying to help, but mowing while intoxicated was not the best way to do that.

by Rachel Auberger
Sparta   -   Apr 01, 2026 New bill could change how Tennesseans defend their property
New bill could change how Tennesseans defend their property

A Tennessee bill moving through the legislature could expand when deadly force is legally allowed — including in some situations involving the protection of property, not just people.

by Rachel Auberger
Sparta   -   Mar 31, 2026 Crash Leads to Contraband Charges
Crash Leads to Contraband Charges

What began as a response to racing complaints in Doyle ended with a crash, drug charges, and contraband discovered inside the White County Jail.

by Rachel Auberger
Sparta   -   Mar 30, 2026 911 Hang Up Call Leads Deputies to Alleged Assault in Sparta
911 Hang Up Call Leads Deputies to Alleged Assault in Sparta

A hang-up 911 call, unanswered call-back attempts, and a reported history of disturbances at a Sparta residence led deputies to respond Sunday night to what authorities say became an aggravated assault case.

by Rachel Auberger
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