What started with a single moment on a call has now turned into statewide legislation. A bill aimed at strengthening protections for first responders across Tennessee is moving forward after receiving strong support in the state Senate — and its roots trace back to White County. According to Paul Bailey, Senate

What began as a reported “joy riding” call quickly escalated into a stolen vehicle case, DUI arrest and alleged assault on law enforcement — with deputies describing a chaotic and combative scene.

White County agencies train on life-saving extrication skills, preparing for high-risk crashes where every second matters.

Motlow State Community College in Sparta proudly recognizes Lukas Smith as this month’s Student of Distinction, an honor celebrating outstanding academic achievement and dedication to the community. The college extends its sincere appreciation to Citizen’s Bank for its continued sponsorship of the Student of Distinction program. Smith, a

What started as a childhood dream has grown into a unique floral shop in Sparta, offering a fresh, more personal take on arrangements and gifts.

Sparta’s Integrative Animal Solutions offers a different path to pet health, focusing on real food, holistic care and informed choices.

Formaggi Cheese & More in downtown Sparta offers shoppers a new way to eat, cook, and enjoy.

The Sparta sky can light up on more than just the Fourth of July thanks to a local business owner.

The White County High School softball team made the trip to Franklin County on Tuesday night, but the long drive didn’t bring much reward. The Warriorettes were held scoreless, falling 5-0. Franklin County broke through in the bottom of the second when its shortstop sent a two-out solo home

It was another tough night for the White County High School baseball team, which dropped its second straight game to the Upperman Bees. The Warriors collected seven hits but, much like the night before, struggled defensively, and the miscues proved costly in a 10-5 loss. White County struck first in

The White County High School baseball team couldn’t find its footing Monday night, as defensive miscues proved costly in a 5-1 loss to Upperman. The Warriors committed five errors, allowing the Bees to build an early lead they never gave back. Upperman wasted little time getting started, using a

The White County Middle School golf teams continued to build momentum Monday afternoon, with both the boys and girls squads finishing in first place in a tri-match against DeKalb and Smith County. It was another strong step in what has become a consistent stretch of solid play. On the boys

White County agencies train on life-saving extrication skills, preparing for high-risk crashes where every second matters.

From first kicks to fast breaks, YMCA youth soccer brought energy, smiles, and plenty of learning moments to the field this weekend.

Check out what's happening around White County over the next week!

Friday night closed out the first week of games across White County Youth Baseball and Softball, and you can already start to see some teams settling in. A few are finding their groove early, while others are still working through the first-game jitters as the season gets underway. COMPETITIVE T-BALL

Motlow State Community College in Sparta proudly recognizes Lukas Smith as this month’s Student of Distinction, an honor celebrating outstanding academic achievement and dedication to the community. The college extends its sincere appreciation to Citizen’s Bank for its continued sponsorship of the Student of Distinction program. Smith, a

The lights dropped and the room went still, but it didn’t take long for the energy to build inside the White County High School auditorium. Over two nights — April 17 and 18 — the school’s drama program delivered a full-scale production of The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical,

What started as an after-school art activity at Northfield Elementary has turned into a moment of national recognition for a group of young artists — and one standout cover design. Earlier this school year, students in Northfield’s After-School program took part in the nationwide Young Artists Monster Madness contest, an

The White County Board of Education has approved a new approach to snow days that will put some money back in the pockets of hourly school employees who would otherwise miss out entirely when schools close. At Thursday’s meeting, board members unanimously backed a policy that creates a form

Tennessee lawmakers want more answers after mass shootings — and a new bill aims to collect data on what may have been in a suspect’s system at the time.

A unanimous vote locks in more than 100 acres for agricultural use — but the final agreement will carry strict conditions tied to the donor’s wishes.

White County leaders still don’t have a plan for how to spend an estimated $1 million in new revenue as early voting continues ahead of the May 5 sales tax referendum.

Tennessee lawmakers have approved sweeping changes to how hospitals and health care services are regulated — a move that could reshape where patients can get care and how much they pay for it in the years ahead. The changes target long-standing rules that have controlled when and where hospitals can expand,

What started with a single moment on a call has now turned into statewide legislation. A bill aimed at strengthening protections for first responders across Tennessee is moving forward after receiving strong support in the state Senate — and its roots trace back to White County. According to Paul Bailey, Senate

The White County High School softball team made the trip to Franklin County on Tuesday night, but the long drive didn’t bring much reward. The Warriorettes were held scoreless, falling 5-0. Franklin County broke through in the bottom of the second when its shortstop sent a two-out solo home

It was another tough night for the White County High School baseball team, which dropped its second straight game to the Upperman Bees. The Warriors collected seven hits but, much like the night before, struggled defensively, and the miscues proved costly in a 10-5 loss. White County struck first in

Early voting numbers are climbing — but do they actually point to an outcome? Here’s what turnout can tell us, and what it can’t.