A White County Sheriff’s deputy was dispatched to Alverson Road near Smithville Highway at approximately 10 p.m. July 20 after someone reported seeing a man slumped over the steering wheel of a vehicle.

Mayberry accused of false mileage reports, using office computers to gamble

White County General Sessions Court handled a mix of criminal matters Tuesday, including guilty pleas in domestic assault, drug and DUI cases, along with hearings involving burglary, probation violations and other pending felony charges. Several defendants received sentences during the session, while other cases were continued for future court dates

Rocky Pop isn't closing—it's growing. The popular local business is joining forces with One Heart Apparel, creating one expanded location that will offer more custom apparel services, faster production and all the products customers already know and love.

Morgan and James Eubanks have turned a lifelong passion for baking into J&M Baked Goods, a family-owned business offering handcrafted breads, pastries, custom cakes and homemade canned goods. Operating alongside Foggy Hill Farm Stand since May 2025, the business focuses on small-batch baked goods made with

Brianna Blaylock Rusche has turned her lifelong love of reading into Booked by Lilleigh, a home-based business that helps readers discover their next favorite book through curated "Blind Date with a Book" packages and book-themed gift boxes. Since launching the business in July 2024, Rusche has

Grace Jones turned her passion for jewelry into Grace's Glamour, a mobile permanent jewelry business that has served customers across the Upper Cumberland since 2023. The business specializes in welded jewelry and personalized hand-stamped pieces at festivals, pop-up events, and private celebrations.

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

The player that graced the pitch in Cookeville, now will officiate on the world's biggest stage

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White County soccer fans will have someone to cheer for on the national stage this summer. Ana Dronebarger, who will enter eighth grade at White County Middle School this fall, recently helped her travel team, All-In FC TN Eclipse, capture the Tennessee Presidents' Cup State Championship in Murfreesboro.

Tommy Pedigo left White County determined to build a better future. Decades later, after a successful career in education, insurance and business, he returned home to serve as Sparta's mayor—fulfilling a promise to give back to the community that shaped him.

From a White County farm to a career with global impact, Cathryn Rolfe says the values she learned growing up in Sparta shaped every opportunity that followed.

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For years, parents across White County have faced the same difficult balancing act — finding dependable childcare that matches the realities of modern work schedules. For some, that means scrambling to find someone who can watch children before a 7 a.m. shift begins. For others, it means racing across town

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

Less than three weeks after Tennessee's statewide ban on kratom and related products took effect, authorities say an investigation into the alleged sale of illegal THC and synthetic kratom products has resulted in a major drug seizure in Van Buren County. Investigators say hundreds of suspected illegal products,

Morgan and James Eubanks have turned a lifelong passion for baking into J&M Baked Goods, a family-owned business offering handcrafted breads, pastries, custom cakes and homemade canned goods. Operating alongside Foggy Hill Farm Stand since May 2025, the business focuses on small-batch baked goods made with

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

Yurezz Home Center's abrupt closure in Sparta last month appears to be part of a much larger financial and legal battle unfolding across multiple states, as lenders seek to recover millions of dollars in financed inventory, a company co-owner has been arrested on an out-of-state