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Sparta   -   Mar 20, 2026 Central View plan moves forward after split School Board vote
Central View plan moves forward after split School Board vote

The White County School Board voted Thursday to approve a memorandum of understanding allowing the White County Sheriff’s Department to continue using the former Central View School property and move forward with plans to turn it into a training facility. The biggest point of discussion was how much time

Sparta   -   Mar 18, 2026 New driver rules could change who’s allowed on Tennessee roads
New driver rules could change who’s allowed on Tennessee roads

Tennessee lawmakers are taking steps that could change how some people get behind the wheel—and it’s already getting attention across the state. Two bills moving through the House aim to make sure drivers can read and understand English before hitting the road. Supporters say it’s about safety

Gas leak shuts down McMinnville Hwy after crash
Sparta   -   Mar 20, 2026 Gas leak shuts down McMinnville Hwy after crash

A single-vehicle crash at West Cole Road and McMinnville Highway triggered a gas leak and forced a temporary road closure Thursday night.

by Rachel Auberger
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Sparta   -   Mar 20, 2026 Gas leak shuts down McMinnville Hwy after crash
Gas leak shuts down McMinnville Hwy after crash

A single-vehicle crash at West Cole Road and McMinnville Highway triggered a gas leak and forced a temporary road closure Thursday night.

by Rachel Auberger
Sparta   -   Mar 20, 2026 Central View plan moves forward after split School Board vote
Central View plan moves forward after split School Board vote

The White County School Board voted Thursday to approve a memorandum of understanding allowing the White County Sheriff’s Department to continue using the former Central View School property and move forward with plans to turn it into a training facility. The biggest point of discussion was how much time

by Rachel Auberger
Sparta   -   Mar 18, 2026 New driver rules could change who’s allowed on Tennessee roads
New driver rules could change who’s allowed on Tennessee roads

Tennessee lawmakers are taking steps that could change how some people get behind the wheel—and it’s already getting attention across the state. Two bills moving through the House aim to make sure drivers can read and understand English before hitting the road. Supporters say it’s about safety

by Rachel Auberger
Sparta   -   Mar 18, 2026 Tax Relief plan raises red flags in White County
Tax Relief plan raises red flags in White County

White County Commissioners took a closer look at the idea of expanding property tax relief during a work session Monday night, but the county’s property assessor is urging caution before moving forward. Assessor of Property Junior Jones told commissioners there are some unintended consequences that come with carving out

by Rachel Auberger
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