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Sparta   -   Mar 03, 2026 Highway Superintendent Candidate: Jerry Sawyer
Highway Superintendent Candidate: Jerry Sawyer

As part of MSJ-Sparta’s 2026 Election Coverage, our Meet Your Candidates series gives voters a quick, clear look at who’s on the ballot and where they stand so you can head to the polls informed and confident.

Sparta   -   Mar 03, 2026 County Executive Candidate: Denny Wayne Robinson
County Executive Candidate: Denny Wayne Robinson

As part of MSJ-Sparta’s 2026 Election Coverage, our Meet Your Candidates series gives voters a quick, clear look at who’s on the ballot and where they stand so you can head to the polls informed and confident.

White County Sheriff Candidate: Daniel Trivette
Sparta   -   Mar 04, 2026 White County Sheriff Candidate: Daniel Trivette

As part of MSJ-Sparta’s 2026 Election Coverage, our Meet Your Candidates series gives voters a quick, clear look at who’s on the ballot and where they stand so you can head to the polls informed and confident.

Mar 04, 2026 Main Street Media welcomes Brittany Hutson to Sparta team
Main Street Media welcomes Brittany Hutson to Sparta team

Main Street Media is pleased to welcome a familiar face in the White County community to its Sparta team. Brittany Hutson has joined the company as an advertising representative, where she will work closely with local businesses to help them connect with readers and grow their presence in the Sparta

Mar 02, 2026 Honoring Ray Brown: White County stepping up
Honoring Ray Brown: White County stepping up

Sparta didn't lose a hero, they gained a legend.

Feb 26, 2026 Early morning wreck results in 2 fatalities
Early morning wreck results in 2 fatalities

Early Tuesday morning, a single-vehicle accident led to a temporary roadway closure on Walnut Grove Road. Law enforcement and emergency personnel responded to the scene, where a canopy was set up as part of the investigation. According to the Tennessee Highway Patrol, which served as the on-scene command unit, the

Feb 21, 2026 Warriors Advance to District Semi-Finals
Warriors Advance to District Semi-Finals

White County takes down Livingston Academy for a third time this season to move on to the Semi-Finals

Business
Mar 02, 2026 The shop Sparta didn’t know it needed: The Purple Iris Marketplace
The shop Sparta didn’t know it needed: The Purple Iris Marketplace

Tucked inside the shopping strip on Mose Drive, The Purple Iris Marketplace has grown into one of Sparta’s newest community favorites. Located at 229 Mose Dr., the shop has been connecting local artists, crafters, and small businesses under one roof since opening on November 1, 2025. Before its transformation,

Feb 26, 2026 Inside One Heart Apparel: Sparta’s custom creations hub
Inside One Heart Apparel: Sparta’s custom creations hub

At 390 Sewell Drive in Sparta, One Heart Apparel has become a steady resource for residents and businesses needing personalized items. Since opening on May 25, 2020 under the ownership of Tahir Rajab, the shop has grown from a simple printing service into a go-to destination for custom apparel, accessories,

Feb 20, 2026 Your next great find? Hunt and Gather.
Your next great find? Hunt and Gather.

Two Dresses. Zero Dollars. One New Downtown Shop Turning Heads in Sparta

Sports View All
Mar 04, 2026 Roane County spoils Warriorettes’ home opener
Roane County spoils Warriorettes’ home opener

The White County High School Warriorettes opened the season at home Tuesday night, but they couldn’t keep up with the Roane County Varsity Yellow Jackets and took a 5-0 loss on opening night.   Roane County Varsity Yellow Jackets got on the board in the top of the third inning

Mar 04, 2026 Warriors Out-Hit Algood but Fall 4-1 on the Road
Warriors Out-Hit Algood but Fall 4-1 on the Road

Even though the White County Middle School baseball team collected two hits to the Algood Middle Redskins' one, they still fell 4-1 on Tuesday as they played on the road.   The Warriors struck first when Cayden Boswell, who had got on base thanks to a walk, scored on a

Mar 04, 2026 Warriors End The Season in Region Semi-Finals
Warriors End The Season in Region Semi-Finals

White County's boys basketball season comes to an end after falling to Cumberland County for the third straight time this season

Mar 03, 2026 Wildcats tamed: Warriorettes -pounce for 19–1 win
Wildcats tamed: Warriorettes -pounce for 19–1 win

The White County Middle School Warriorettes erupted for 19 runs in just two innings to mercy-rule the Monterey Wildcats Tuesday night.

Community View All
Mar 02, 2026 Honoring Ray Brown: White County stepping up
Honoring Ray Brown: White County stepping up

Sparta didn't lose a hero, they gained a legend.

Mar 01, 2026 Community Calendar
Community Calendar

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

Feb 23, 2026 27 quilts, countless kindnesses: Guild supports Doyle Fire Department
27 quilts, countless kindnesses: Guild supports Doyle Fire Department

When members of the Stitch Share and Show Guild gather around their sewing machines, the conversations flow as easily as the stitches. Patterns are traded, stories are shared, and the hum of fabric becoming something new fills the room. But over the past year, those sessions have carried a deeper

Feb 22, 2026 Community Calendar
Community Calendar

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

Education View All
Feb 25, 2026 Tennessee Bill seeks to give districts flexibility in hiring bus drivers
Tennessee Bill seeks to give districts flexibility in hiring bus drivers

Could 23-Year-Olds Soon Drive Tennessee School Buses? Lawmakers Say Yes

Feb 23, 2026 WCHS Students Make History at State Science Bowl
WCHS Students Make History at State Science Bowl

The Science Bowl is a fast-paced academic competition that offers teams of high school students from across the state of Tennessee a chance to match their wits in math and science. Teams made up of four students from each participating school competed in a round-robin preliminary round where they had

Feb 17, 2026 New season of Warrior Media at WCHS
New season of Warrior Media at WCHS

Warrior Media has become one of the best media resources for WCHS and the White County community. Warrior Media is celebrating their 10th Anniversary of providing not only morning announcements to the faculty and students, but sharing school news and school events around the United States and the World. The

Feb 15, 2026 Sparta Rotary sponsors 4 WCHS students for 2025 RYLA Leadership event
Sparta Rotary sponsors 4 WCHS students for 2025 RYLA Leadership event

Four White County High School students recently had the opportunity to strengthen their leadership skills thanks to the support of the Sparta Rotary International 6780 Club. The Rotary Club sponsored Tori Mabe, Solomon Hawkins, Elijah Sparkman, and Adam Shaw to attend the Fall RYLA event at Camp Nakanawa in Crossville.

Education View All
Mar 04, 2026 Main Street Media welcomes Brittany Hutson to Sparta team
Main Street Media welcomes Brittany Hutson to Sparta team

Main Street Media is pleased to welcome a familiar face in the White County community to its Sparta team. Brittany Hutson has joined the company as an advertising representative, where she will work closely with local businesses to help them connect with readers and grow their presence in the Sparta

Mar 02, 2026 Honoring Ray Brown: White County stepping up
Honoring Ray Brown: White County stepping up

Sparta didn't lose a hero, they gained a legend.

Feb 26, 2026 Early morning wreck results in 2 fatalities
Early morning wreck results in 2 fatalities

Early Tuesday morning, a single-vehicle accident led to a temporary roadway closure on Walnut Grove Road. Law enforcement and emergency personnel responded to the scene, where a canopy was set up as part of the investigation. According to the Tennessee Highway Patrol, which served as the on-scene command unit, the

Feb 21, 2026 Warriors Advance to District Semi-Finals
Warriors Advance to District Semi-Finals

White County takes down Livingston Academy for a third time this season to move on to the Semi-Finals

Government View All
Mar 04, 2026 Inside the Capitol: Lawmakers scrutinize billions in state budget requests
Inside the Capitol: Lawmakers scrutinize billions in state budget requests

The following report was produced by Representative Paul Sherrell's office and details the work done by legislators at the state capitol last week. House sets course for responsible state spending Lawmakers analyze funding requests from state agencies, discuss critical initiatives The Tennessee House of Representatives paused committees this

Mar 03, 2026 New landfill cell could pump $400K into county budget
New landfill cell could pump $400K into county budget

Commissioners were briefed Monday on major landfill changes projected to deliver close to $400,000 in annual host fees for White County.

Feb 27, 2026 Voter Primer: What elected county offices do (and what they don't do)
Voter Primer: What elected county offices do (and what they don't do)

County government can feel complicated, especially when different offices have responsibilities that sound similar. To help simplify things, here’s a quick, plain-language breakdown of what these county offices do and don’t do, so voters have the facts they need before casting a ballot. Highway Supervisor (County Highway / Road

Feb 26, 2026 Voter Primer: What the County Commissioners do(and what they don’t do)
Voter Primer: What the County Commissioners do(and what they don’t do)

What County Commissioners Actually Are County commissioners are the members of the county legislative body — the group legally responsible for governing the county’s policy and finances. In Tennessee, they’re sometimes also called the county legislative body. They are elected officials who serve terms (usually four years) and represent

Latest Articles
Sparta   -   Feb 23, 2026 White County Voter Primer: How, Where, and When to Vote in the 2026 County Primary
White County Voter Primer: How, Where, and When to Vote in the 2026 County Primary

The first Election Day of 2026 is approaching quickly, and White County voters will soon decide key local offices, school board seats, and whether to approve a county-wide sales tax increase. Whether you're a first-time voter or simply need a refresher, here is everything you need to know

by Rachel Auberger
Sparta   -   Feb 23, 2026 27 quilts, countless kindnesses: Guild supports Doyle Fire Department
27 quilts, countless kindnesses: Guild supports Doyle Fire Department

When members of the Stitch Share and Show Guild gather around their sewing machines, the conversations flow as easily as the stitches. Patterns are traded, stories are shared, and the hum of fabric becoming something new fills the room. But over the past year, those sessions have carried a deeper

by Rachel Auberger
Sparta   -   Feb 22, 2026 Sparta Youth Basketball Crowns 2026 Tournament Champions
Sparta Youth Basketball Crowns 2026 Tournament Champions

The Sparta Youth Basketball league finished their season with tournament play on Saturday. There were the usual winners and a couple of upsets as well as the 2026 winter league came to an end.   The Rookie League saw Rocky Pop Co finish the year as tournament champions with Cameron Walker

by Rachel Auberger
Sparta   -   Feb 22, 2026 Sports Calendar
Sports Calendar

Know where the action is happening this week!

by Rachel Auberger
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