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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 Weekend crashes send multiple to hospital, one airlifted by Life Force
Weekend crashes send multiple to hospital, one airlifted by Life Force

Two separate accidents in White County over the weekend left several people injured, including a pedestrian who was airlifted after being struck by a vehicle on Ravenscroft Road.

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

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 Weekend crashes send multiple to hospital, one airlifted by Life Force
Weekend crashes send multiple to hospital, one airlifted by Life Force

Two separate accidents in White County over the weekend left several people injured, including a pedestrian who was airlifted after being struck by a vehicle on Ravenscroft Road.

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

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 19, 2026 Late-night rollover shuts down Mayberry Street in Sparta
Late-night rollover shuts down Mayberry Street in Sparta

A late-night rollover on Mayberry Street prompted a significant emergency response Wednesday in Sparta, but fortunately, no injuries were reported.

by Rachel Auberger
Sparta   -   Feb 18, 2026 Sims & Pinion Awarded District Honors
Sims & Pinion Awarded District Honors

The juniors were named to the District 7AAA honors list before the district tournament.

by Paxton Elmore
Sparta   -   Feb 18, 2026 Seeds of Hope Open House set for Saturday at Sparta homeless shelter
Seeds of Hope Open House set for Saturday at Sparta homeless shelter

The public is invited to tour the facility and learn more about how their donations are helping the homeless population in White County.

by Rachel Auberger
Sparta   -   Feb 18, 2026 Five Warriorettes Named in District 7AAA Honors
Five Warriorettes Named in District 7AAA Honors

Clark, Grasty, Winningham, Selby, and McDonald represent White County in the District honor list.

by Paxton Elmore
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