Less than two weeks after a White County man was charged in connection with a side-by-side crash that left an injured passenger and a one-month-old infant behind, he is now facing a separate series of felony drug and weapons charges following the execution of a search

A woman experiencing a medical emergency approximately three miles from the Lost Creek Falls trailhead was safely rescued Wednesday evening following a coordinated response by multiple White County emergency agencies.

Drivers traveling through one of Sparta's busiest school traffic corridors will notice a significant change beginning this week. The City of Sparta is completeing the installation of a new three-way stop at the intersection of Turntable Road and Sewell Drive, just in time for the start of

Aaron Jason White's aggravated domestic assault case will move forward after Judge John Meadows found probable cause Tuesday during a preliminary hearing in White County General Sessions Court. The ruling binds the case over to the White County Grand Jury, where jurors will determine whether to return an

Serena Rose, the sole owner and artist behind Lost Leaf Artistry, has turned her passion for pottery and other handmade crafts into a creative hobby. Rose operates from a small home studio in Sparta, where she creates a variety of handmade pieces, including pottery, macramé, jewelry, and other artistic trinkets,

The Purple Iris Too held a soft opening this weekend ahead of tomorrow's Ribbon Cutting and official Grand Opening.

The Happy Pickle, a family-owned business operated by Brett and Ashley Rust and their children, Silas and Maddie, has brought a fresh twist to local farmers' markets with small-batch, cold-brined pickles served straight from the bucket.

Cute As A Button Consignment, founded and operated by Sparta native Sheila Eller, has been helping families save money and earn extra income for more than two decades. The seasonal pop-up consignment sale brings thousands of gently used and quality items to the White County Fairgrounds Ag Complex at

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White County's golf teams defended their home course Thursday, with both the Warriors and Warriorettes picking up victories at Sparta Country Club. The Warriorettes stayed unbeaten to open the season, posting a team score of 156 to win by 36 strokes over Warren County (192). Livingston Academy finished

White County's girls golf team opened the 2026 season with a statement victory Tuesday, July 28, claiming the team title in a three-school match at Golden Eagle Country Club in Cookeville. Behind a dominant performance from upperclassman Lenzie Golden and a balanced lineup, the Warriorettes posted a

A White County man arrested last month after deputies alleged he discarded drugs during a traffic stop pleaded guilty Tuesday in General Sessions Court. Stephen Rascoe Wilhite entered a plea to simple possession of methamphetamine and received an 11-month, 29-day sentence to be served on supervised probation. Court

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Residents walking through downtown Sparta this week may have noticed bright red sand filling the cracks in sidewalks outside the White County Courthouse and Sparta City Hall. The colorful display is part of a worldwide effort to bring attention to a problem that often remains hidden in plain sight. As

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The annual Benson's Backpack Assistance Ministry event took place at White County High School around the track of Dee Harris Field on Saturday, July 25, from 9 a.m. to around noon, providing free school supplies and other resources to students in White and Van Buren counties. Hosted

The White County Board of Education approved a new agreement Thursday night that will keep Director of Schools Kurt Dronebarger leading the district in the years ahead. The decision came as board members discussed the direction of White County Schools, recent accomplishments within the district, and the importance of maintaining

White County Schools is adding three new propane-powered buses thanks to a grant that transportation officials say will save money, reduce emissions and provide a quieter ride for drivers and students.

White County Schools will soon distribute $1 million in state performance funding, but district leaders say the award represents far more than a financial bonus. The funding places White County among a select group of Tennessee school systems recognized for exceptional academic performance, an achievement officials say reflects the work

Motlow State Community College in Sparta proudly recognizes Bianca Zamora 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. Zamora, a

The White County Commission voted Monday to rescind its previous support for Flock Safety license plate reader cameras and approved a separate resolution prohibiting AI- and data-processing facilities connected to the electrical grid in White County.

As traffic continues to increase around several growing areas of Sparta, city officials are moving quickly to make two intersections safer before students return to school later this month. During Thursday's meeting, the Sparta Board of Mayor and Aldermen approved installing a three-way stop at the intersection

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – State Rep. Paul Sherrell, R-Sparta, is encouraging residents of Warren and White counties to take advantage of Tennessee's annual back-to-school tax-free weekend. The sales tax holiday, designated by the Tennessee General Assembly, begins Friday, July 31 at 12:01 a.m. and

The City of Sparta is working to fill multiple vacancies across several departments as employee turnover continues to create staffing challenges, a situation city leaders say is increasingly tied to pay disparities with surrounding communities. During Thursday night's meeting, the Sparta Board of Mayor and Aldermen approved a

White County's top news story of 2025 had to do with the county commission's struggle to pass a budget before the state-required deadline.

After three full days of basketball in Daytona Beach, Florida, the White County Warriorettes are coming home as runners up in the Sunshine Classic championship. The Warriorettes took on the Walnut Hills (Ohio) Eagles in the title game on Tuesday afternoon, where they battled back from a double-digit deficit

Coming in second in our poll for Sparta's top sports story of 2025 was the WCHS Warriorettes playing in the district championship.

Coming in second in our poll for White County's top news stories of 2025 was the sale of the county-owned landfill to an outside entity.