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Sparta   -   Nov 04, 2026 More than a store: Jongee’s marks 40 years in Sparta
More than a store: Jongee’s marks 40 years in Sparta

Ask longtime customers what keeps bringing them back to the same store year after year, and the answer probably will not fit in a shopping bag. For one downtown Sparta business, years of gifts, Christmas traditions, conversations, and familiar faces have turned a place to shop into something people have

Sparta   -   Nov 04, 2026 White County stays red as Democrats take control of Congress
White County stays red as Democrats take control of Congress

White County voters overwhelmingly supported Republican candidates in Tuesday's federal elections, helping return U.S. Sen. Bill Hagerty to Washington and elect Johnny Garrett to the U.S. House of Representatives. Across the country, however, voters delivered a much different result, giving Democrats control of both chambers of

Warriors put perfect season on the line Friday
Sparta   -   Nov 05, 2026 Warriors put perfect season on the line Friday

Ten games. Ten wins. A region championship. And now, the White County Warriors are right back where they were a year ago — preparing for the first round of the Class 4A state playoffs. The difference this time? The Warriors are undefeated, they're playing at home, and they'

Nov 03, 2026 Sherrell wins sixth term in Tennessee House
Sherrell wins sixth term in Tennessee House

Republican Paul Sherrell will return to Nashville for a sixth term in the Tennessee House of Representatives after defeating Democratic challenger Samantha Petit in Tuesday's general election. Sherrell, who has represented District 43 since 2016, won by a wide margin in both White and Warren counties, securing another

Nov 03, 2026 A Personal Touch for Every Pup
A Personal Touch for Every Pup

Owner of Front Porch Grooming Kati Slatton created a business that aims to provide Sparta-area pet owners with a more personal experience built around patience, comfort and individual attention. Slatton owns and operates Front Porch Grooming as a locally owned dog grooming business that offers one-on-one services

Nov 02, 2026 Step Into 300 Careers Without Leaving Sparta
Step Into 300 Careers Without Leaving Sparta

Sparta residents will have an opportunity to step into more than 300 different careers next week without ever leaving town, thanks to a two-day virtual reality workshop at Motlow State Community College. Motlow State's Sparta site is partnering with RIVET (Rural Investment in Virtual Education and Training)

Oct 29, 2026 Probation violations bring jail time
Probation violations bring jail time

Several defendants who appeared in White County General Sessions Court on Tuesday, Oct. 27, left with jail time to serve after judges revoked their probation. The cases were among a busy docket that also included guilty pleas, dismissed charges, and other sentencing decisions.

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Nov 04, 2026 More than a store: Jongee’s marks 40 years in Sparta
More than a store: Jongee’s marks 40 years in Sparta

Ask longtime customers what keeps bringing them back to the same store year after year, and the answer probably will not fit in a shopping bag. For one downtown Sparta business, years of gifts, Christmas traditions, conversations, and familiar faces have turned a place to shop into something people have

Nov 02, 2026 The Last Straw is just getting started
The Last Straw is just getting started

What started as a tent in April 2025 has grown into a mobile specialty drink and cookie business, with owner Hilary Ferguson now working toward opening a brick-and-mortar location in Spencer by the end of 2026. The Last Straw offers specialty sodas, energy drinks, coffee, tea, lemonade, hot

Oct 30, 2026 Flowers From the Heart
Flowers From the Heart

From holiday decorations to funeral arrangements, Flowers by Steph offers Sparta residents a way to add a personal touch to life's special moments through custom artificial floral designs.

Oct 30, 2026 Coffee on the Move
Coffee on the Move

Owned by Greer Crain and her husband, Crain & Cup Mobile Coffee is a family-owned mobile coffee shop serving Spencer and surrounding communities. The business opened in March 2026 after the couple transformed a converted horse trailer into a mobile café offering espresso drinks, specialty lattes and more.

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Nov 05, 2026 Warriors put perfect season on the line Friday
Warriors put perfect season on the line Friday

Ten games. Ten wins. A region championship. And now, the White County Warriors are right back where they were a year ago — preparing for the first round of the Class 4A state playoffs. The difference this time? The Warriors are undefeated, they're playing at home, and they'

Nov 01, 2026 SPORTS CALENDAR
SPORTS CALENDAR

Know where the action is happening this week!

Oct 30, 2026 Ten Games. Ten Wins. Warriors Finish Perfect.
Ten Games. Ten Wins. Warriors Finish Perfect.

Ten games. Ten wins. For the White County Warriors, Friday night's 35 - 0 win over Stone Memorial was more than just another game in the win column. It was the final step in an undefeated regular season, a feat that takes more than talent. It takes consistency, discipline,

Oct 30, 2026 Slow start costs Warriorettes
Slow start costs Warriorettes

White County Middle School spent the final three quarters Thursday trying to make up for the first. The Warriorettes fell behind 13–1 against Prescott, then played the Cavaliers even the rest of the way in a 44–32 loss. Kren Rigsby, who finished with a team-high 14 points,

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Nov 02, 2026 Step Into 300 Careers Without Leaving Sparta
Step Into 300 Careers Without Leaving Sparta

Sparta residents will have an opportunity to step into more than 300 different careers next week without ever leaving town, thanks to a two-day virtual reality workshop at Motlow State Community College. Motlow State's Sparta site is partnering with RIVET (Rural Investment in Virtual Education and Training)

Nov 01, 2026 Community Calendar
Community Calendar

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

Oct 26, 2026 Walking for those lost, supporting those left behind
Walking for those lost, supporting those left behind

Some walked for a son or daughter. Others walked for a friend, a family member, or someone whose life ended far too soon. And some carried the photograph of a person they had never met, determined to make sure that person wasn't forgotten. More than 50 people gathered

Oct 25, 2026 COMMUNITY CALENDAR
COMMUNITY CALENDAR

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

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Nov 02, 2026 Step Into 300 Careers Without Leaving Sparta
Step Into 300 Careers Without Leaving Sparta

Sparta residents will have an opportunity to step into more than 300 different careers next week without ever leaving town, thanks to a two-day virtual reality workshop at Motlow State Community College. Motlow State's Sparta site is partnering with RIVET (Rural Investment in Virtual Education and Training)

Oct 14, 2026 One Bank fundraiser brings in $10,255 for WCHS band
One Bank fundraiser brings in $10,255 for WCHS band

One Bank of Tennessee is celebrating 125 years of service to their customers. One Bank – Sparta Branch Manager Vanessa O’Neal contacted WCHS Principal Greg Wilson about partnering for a Celebration Fundraiser. One Bank would match donations to a selected group at a wonderful 125% of contributions up to $5000.

Oct 12, 2026 Motlow State names Ashley Gibson Student of Distinction
Motlow State names Ashley Gibson Student of Distinction

Sparta, Tennessee — Motlow State Community College in Sparta is proud to recognize Ashley Gibson as this month’s Student of Distinction. This honor celebrates outstanding academic achievement, leadership, and dedication to the Sparta and White County community. Gibson, a Business/Marketing major at Motlow State, was nominated by her Cultural

Oct 09, 2026 School board tackles insurance costs, Ten Commandments displays
School board tackles insurance costs, Ten Commandments displays

White County Schools employees will see changes to their health insurance premiums following a vote by the Board of Education on Thursday, Oct. 8. The new formula is expected to bring substantial savings for some employees, particularly support staff, although others could see their monthly costs increase. The board also

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Nov 04, 2026 YMCA expansion back on city agenda
YMCA expansion back on city agenda

The proposed expansion of the Sparta-White County Family YMCA is back on the city’s agenda for Thursday, Nov. 5. The board tabled the proposal last month after Mayor Jerry Lowery requested that the city attorney review the lease amendment. The YMCA is requesting permission to add approximately 3,

Nov 03, 2026 Parks and Rec director's role questioned
Parks and Rec director's role questioned

Questions about the duties, qualifications and oversight of White County's Parks and Recreation director took up a portion of Monday's County Commission committee meeting, with commissioners seeking more information about how the department is operating and what taxpayers are receiving from the position. Don Pearcy was

Nov 03, 2026 Zoning on the table in White County
Zoning on the table in White County

White County commissioners are considering whether zoning regulations could give the county more control over where certain types of development, including data centers and rock quarries, are allowed to locate. The discussion came Monday during a presentation outlining the county's current limitations and the steps required to establish

Oct 22, 2026 City delays approval of YMCA expansion
City delays approval of YMCA expansion

A proposed expansion of the Sparta-White County Family YMCA will have to wait a little longer after Sparta's Board of Mayor and Aldermen postponed action on the project during Thursday evening's meeting.

Latest News
Sparta   -   May 07, 2026 How Templeton’s Barbeque Turned a Hobby Into a Sparta Favorite
How Templeton’s Barbeque Turned a Hobby Into a Sparta Favorite

A backyard smoker and a passion for barbecue turned into one of Sparta’s most reliable food stops.

by Jayde Bumbalough
Sparta   -   May 07, 2026 Tight Games, Big Wins Fill Busy Rec League Week
Tight Games, Big Wins Fill Busy Rec League Week

This week’s early action in the White County Youth Baseball and Softball League brought more tight finishes, unbeaten teams strengthening their grip on the standings, and several clubs beginning to find momentum as the season settles in. From one-run thrillers in Competitive T-Ball to opening-week statement

by Rachel Auberger
Sparta   -   May 07, 2026 Probation Search at Doyle Home Leads to Arrest
Probation Search at Doyle Home Leads to Arrest

A probation and parole search at a Doyle residence this week resulted in the arrest of a convicted felon after investigators allegedly uncovered evidence in multiple areas of the home.

by Rachel Auberger
Sparta   -   May 06, 2026 Sparta’s Latest Food Truck Keeps It Simple and Local
Sparta’s Latest Food Truck Keeps It Simple and Local

D&D’s Hotdogs is bringing a fresh, mobile dining option to Sparta with quality and personality.

by Jayde Bumbalough
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