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.

A White County man appeared in General Sessions Court Tuesday, Oct. 27, on a domestic assault charge stemming from a September dispute in which a woman reported being physically restrained and prevented from leaving in her vehicle. The man repeatedly denied that anything had happened, but deputies documented evidence that

A White County woman appeared in General Sessions Court Tuesday, Oct. 27, on a child abuse charge stemming from a September altercation involving a 16-year-old boy. The confrontation turned physical, and a gunshot was fired before the situation ended.

Seven cases were sent to the White County grand jury following proceedings in General Sessions Court on Tuesday, Oct. 27. Among the cases was an aggravated assault charge that advanced following a court hearing, with an existing bond condition remaining in effect. Other cases involved a house fire, a missing

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.

For Christy Slone, the idea behind her newest venture did not begin with a business plan. It started much closer to home, with questions, curiosity, and an experience that made the longtime nurse wonder whether the next step in her career might look a little different from everything that had

Mayberry St Marketplace, owned by Cindy Lindecker and her husband, is a vendor marketplace at 28 Mayberry St. in Sparta featuring handmade gifts, vintage finds, antiques, and collectibles. The store opened Sept. 12, 2026, bringing local vendors a place to sell their products under one roof. From handmade gifts and

For some people, making something by hand is a hobby. For others, it becomes the kind of pursuit that can take years to master, countless hours of trial and error, and a willingness to keep learning long after the basics are understood. In one Sparta workshop, that pursuit has become

Ashlyn Selby has spent much of her high school basketball career fighting to stay on the court. An ACL tear ended her sophomore season in December, and a broken nose forced her to wear a protective mask through the second half of her junior year. But neither setback kept the

A year ago, Stone Memorial brought White County's offense to a complete stop, handing the Warriors a 16-0 loss in their regular-season finale. Friday night, the Panthers will come to Sparta facing a very different White County team, one looking to finish the regular season with

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

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

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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.

At TaDa Small Shop, shoppers can find a little bit of everything, from unique gifts and homemade baked goods to farm-fresh eggs, produce and custom items. At 2695 Monterey Hwy. in Sparta, the family-owned business was opened by Tabitha Darnell in spring 2026 with a goal of serving

White County's cross country runners joined hundreds of competitors from across Middle Tennessee Saturday morning for one of the bigger meets on their schedule, the MSCCA Voyles Classic at The Hermitage in Hermitage. The meet carries an added connection for White County. The annual race is named in

Brian Anthony Schalk, the former local law enforcement officer arrested Sunday after a missing Alabama teenager was found at his Sparta home, is now facing two charges in White County — and newly obtained court documents give the first account of what the 15-year-old told investigators after she was

The Sparta Board of Mayor and Aldermen awarded a bid Thursday for asbestos removal at the former Baker school building, another step toward eventually clearing the East Bronson Street property.