Multiple 911 hang-up calls sent Sparta police to a local business, where they found a man claiming someone was trying to kill him. The calls led to a drug-related arrest, but it wasn't the man's first trouble with the law. Just 11 days earlier,

An early-morning argument inside a Sparta residence allegedly turned violent when one person was repeatedly struck in the head and another was choked during a domestic dispute. The two reported being attacked by the same woman, but when Sparta police questioned her about the confrontation, she described a much

Human remains have been found at the old water treatment plant on Highway 84 in Sparta, where a heavy police presence was seen Monday evening, October 26. "The White County Medical Examiners office worked in conjunction with Sparta Police Department, Sparta White County Resuce Squad, and the Sparta Fire

Several defendants facing probation violations were ordered to serve time following Friday's court proceedings in White County, while others received split sentences, credit for time served, or a return to probation. The outcomes included multiple probation revocations, with four defendants ordered to serve their sentences and three others

Dura Mother, owned and operated by licensed massage therapist and doula Emily Leupold, provides massage therapy, doula services and childbirth education for women in the Sparta area at 221 W Turntable Dr.

Totally Ice Cream, a family-owned ice cream shop owned and operated by Mat and Amanda McGee, is located at 1267 Archie Rhinehart Parkway in Spencer. The shop specializes in homemade ice cream made on-site, offering traditional favorites and creative flavors in a colorful, 1990s-inspired setting.  The McGees

Kys Creations, owned and operated by Kyla Morgan, helps local families and businesses add a personalized touch to their celebrations through custom hand-painted banners, balloon decor and event installations.  Morgan officially started Ky’s Creations on March 2, 2026, with the goal of offering families and local businesses a

Resilient Living, owned by Jared Wilson, is an outdoor adventure, preparedness, and self-reliance store located at 36 Hodges Ferry Road in Spencer, offering equipment, educational resources and training opportunities for people looking to become more self-sufficient.

Each week, the Main Street Journal – Sparta's Sports Calendar brings together a complete lineup of athletic events across White County. Look for key matchups from local high schools, middle schools, as well as competitive youth-league teams. Designed as a one-stop guide for families and fans, this

A year ago, the White County Warriors couldn't find the end zone against Upperman. Friday night, they found it twice in less than nine minutes. And they were just getting started. The Warriors came into Friday's matchup with a perfect record, but they were facing an

The last time White County and Upperman met on the football field, the Warriors couldn't get much of anything going. The Bees handed them a 42-0 loss, held Cole Sims to just 37 rushing yards, and made sure the White County offense never found its footing.  A

The White County High School girls soccer team had four players earn All-District honors this season, and all four will be back on the field for the Warriorettes next year. Junior Anna Jolliff and sophomore Addi Grace Mitchell were named First Team All-District, while freshmen Sami Benson and

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

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

Ten five-week-old puppies vanished from a fenced yard in Quebeck Tuesday morning. Their mother was left behind, scratched and injured, and their owner is now pleading for help getting them home. Sandra Moore-Doby said her litter of 10 Borzoi puppies was taken from her property Oct. 20

Ever wondered what it takes to cut someone out of a wrecked vehicle or how firefighters train to battle a burning building? This Saturday, White County's first responders will give the community a chance to see some of that work up close. First Responder Day is set for

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.

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

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

The White County Board of Education will meet Thursday, Oct. 8, with several items involving employee compensation and benefits among the issues scheduled for consideration. The board will hold a work session at 5 p.m., followed by its regular meeting at 6 p.m. October 2026 BOE Agenda Among

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.

Sparta aldermen to consider $500K in city purchases.

White County is getting a new rule for beer sales, updated building codes, and potentially a new title for its top elected official. Those were among the items approved by the White County Commission during Monday night's meeting.

A proposal to add a full-time manager at the White County Animal Shelter received little support Monday night, with 13 of the county's 14 commissioners voting against the funding needed to create the position.

Dura Mother, owned and operated by licensed massage therapist and doula Emily Leupold, provides massage therapy, doula services and childbirth education for women in the Sparta area at 221 W Turntable Dr.

Totally Ice Cream, a family-owned ice cream shop owned and operated by Mat and Amanda McGee, is located at 1267 Archie Rhinehart Parkway in Spencer. The shop specializes in homemade ice cream made on-site, offering traditional favorites and creative flavors in a colorful, 1990s-inspired setting.  The McGees

Several defendants facing probation violations were ordered to serve time following Friday's court proceedings in White County, while others received split sentences, credit for time served, or a return to probation. The outcomes included multiple probation revocations, with four defendants ordered to serve their sentences and three others

Kys Creations, owned and operated by Kyla Morgan, helps local families and businesses add a personalized touch to their celebrations through custom hand-painted banners, balloon decor and event installations.  Morgan officially started Ky’s Creations on March 2, 2026, with the goal of offering families and local businesses a