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Sparta   -   Apr 27, 2026 'This Is What It Means’: Local Youth Game Draws ESPN Attention
'This Is What It Means’: Local Youth Game Draws ESPN Attention

A routine youth basketball game in White County has turned into a national moment — and it’s shining a spotlight on something often overlooked. A video posted by local mother and coach Joni Trivette, featuring referees pausing play to help teach young players during a 3rd-grade girls AAU game, has

Sparta   -   Apr 25, 2026 High-Speed run on Hwy. 111 ends in arrest
High-Speed run on Hwy. 111 ends in arrest

A Sparta man is facing multiple charges after authorities say a routine traffic enforcement detail turned into a high-speed attempt to avoid a stop on Highway 111 earlier this week. According to an affidavit of complaint filed in White County General Sessions Court, the incident occurred on April 20 when

Bill aims to tackle youth mental health linked to digital use
Sparta   -   Apr 27, 2026 Bill aims to tackle youth mental health linked to digital use

As concerns about the impact of digital technology on young people continue to grow, Tennessee lawmakers have taken a step aimed at addressing the issue through targeted funding and oversight. The House Bill 2270, approved this week by the Tennessee General Assembly, would create the Children’s Digital Protection Fund

Apr 25, 2026 High-Speed run on Hwy. 111 ends in arrest
High-Speed run on Hwy. 111 ends in arrest

A Sparta man is facing multiple charges after authorities say a routine traffic enforcement detail turned into a high-speed attempt to avoid a stop on Highway 111 earlier this week. According to an affidavit of complaint filed in White County General Sessions Court, the incident occurred on April 20 when

Apr 25, 2026 Motorcycle chase crosses county line, ends in arrest
Motorcycle chase crosses county line, ends in arrest

A high-speed motorcycle pursuit that began on a busy White County roadway and ended across the county line has resulted in charges for a Smithville man, according to court records. According to an affidavit filed in General Sessions Court, the incident occurred on April 21 when a White County law

Apr 25, 2026 BOLO hit near elementary school ends in arrest
BOLO hit near elementary school ends in arrest

A traffic stop near a Sparta elementary school quickly escalated into a drug-related arrest after authorities say a driver was found with suspected narcotics and paraphernalia following an investigation that began with a BOLO alert. According to an affidavit of complaint filed in White County General Sessions Court, the incident

Apr 24, 2026 Traffic stop uncovers loaded gun, felony charge
Traffic stop uncovers loaded gun, felony charge

A late-night traffic stop that began with a speeding vehicle at a Sparta intersection quickly escalated into a felony arrest — one that, according to court records, involved a loaded handgun and a driver who admitted he should not have been behind the wheel.

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Apr 24, 2026 A Taste of History: Inside Sparta Grill’s 70-Year Legacy
A Taste of History: Inside Sparta Grill’s 70-Year Legacy

White County is rich in history, and few places let you feel it quite like the moment you step through the doors of Sparta Grill on West Maple Street. Inside, it’s not just the smell of burgers on the grill or the sound of classic music playing in the

Apr 20, 2026 A Dream in Bloom: Allie Grace Florals is growing
A Dream in Bloom: Allie Grace Florals is growing

What started as a childhood dream has grown into a unique floral shop in Sparta, offering a fresh, more personal take on arrangements and gifts.

Apr 16, 2026 Paws, Claws & Clean Diets in Sparta
Paws, Claws & Clean Diets in Sparta

Sparta’s Integrative Animal Solutions offers a different path to pet health, focusing on real food, holistic care and informed choices.

Apr 15, 2026 That’s Amore: A taste of Italy finds its way to Sparta
That’s Amore: A taste of Italy finds its way to Sparta

Formaggi Cheese & More in downtown Sparta offers shoppers a new way to eat, cook, and enjoy.

Sports View All
Apr 26, 2026 SPORTS CALENDAR
SPORTS CALENDAR

Know where the action is happening this week!

Apr 24, 2026 Undefeated and Unstoppable: WCMS Girls Stay Perfect on the Links
Undefeated and Unstoppable: WCMS Girls Stay Perfect on the Links

The White County Middle School golf teams added another strong showing to the season Thursday afternoon, with the Warriorettes continuing to set the pace and the boys turning in a solid runner-up finish. On the girls side, White County kept its unbeaten run intact, topping both Avery Trace and Smith

Apr 24, 2026 Littles Leaps, Relay Races to Gold
Littles Leaps, Relay Races to Gold

The White County High School track and field team turned in another strong outing Thursday evening at York Institute in Jamestown, finishing fourth in an eight-team field behind a collection of standout individual efforts and a relay team that stole the spotlight. Leading the way once again was Isaac Littles,

Apr 24, 2026 Warriors scratch out 1-0 finale win
Warriors scratch out 1-0 finale win

White County Middle School scratched out a long-awaited April win Thursday night, using one timely run and a dominant outing on the mound to edge Warren County 1-0 in the regular season finale.

Community View All
Apr 27, 2026 'This Is What It Means’: Local Youth Game Draws ESPN Attention
'This Is What It Means’: Local Youth Game Draws ESPN Attention

A routine youth basketball game in White County has turned into a national moment — and it’s shining a spotlight on something often overlooked. A video posted by local mother and coach Joni Trivette, featuring referees pausing play to help teach young players during a 3rd-grade girls AAU game, has

Apr 26, 2026 Community Calendar
Community Calendar

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

Apr 25, 2026 Unbeatens hold firm after busy Friday slate
Unbeatens hold firm after busy Friday slate

Friday night added another layer of separation across multiple divisions in the White County Youth Baseball and Softball League, with several tight finishes and a few teams continuing to assert themselves at the top. In Competitive T-Ball, three games delivered plenty of offense, including the narrowest margin of the night.

Apr 24, 2026 Bats stay hot in busy Thursday slate
Bats stay hot in busy Thursday slate

Thursday night brought another full slate of action across the White County Youth Baseball & Softball League, and while the scoreboards were busy, a few results carried a little extra weight when stacked up against where teams stood coming into the week. In Competitive T-Ball, White’s Disposal put together

Education View All
Apr 24, 2026 Seconds matter: TN schools could get faster emergency tools
Seconds matter: TN schools could get faster emergency tools

When a severe allergic reaction hits, seconds matter. A new Tennessee bill could give schools faster, more flexible ways to respond—even if a student doesn’t have their own EpiPen.

Apr 23, 2026 Skipping school? Tennessee moves to close the ‘Reset Button’ on truancy
Skipping school? Tennessee moves to close the ‘Reset Button’ on truancy

Lawmakers are moving to close a loophole that lets students reset their attendance record — and schools say it could change how truancy is handled statewide.

Apr 20, 2026 Motlow State Community College Honors Lukas Smith as Student of Distinction
Motlow State Community College Honors Lukas Smith as Student of Distinction

Motlow State Community College in Sparta proudly recognizes Lukas Smith 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. Smith, a

Apr 19, 2026 From page to stage: WCHS brings Percy Jackson to life
From page to stage: WCHS brings Percy Jackson to life

The lights dropped and the room went still, but it didn’t take long for the energy to build inside the White County High School auditorium. Over two nights — April 17 and 18 — the school’s drama program delivered a full-scale production of The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical,

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Apr 27, 2026 Bill aims to tackle youth mental health linked to digital use
Bill aims to tackle youth mental health linked to digital use

As concerns about the impact of digital technology on young people continue to grow, Tennessee lawmakers have taken a step aimed at addressing the issue through targeted funding and oversight. The House Bill 2270, approved this week by the Tennessee General Assembly, would create the Children’s Digital Protection Fund

Apr 24, 2026 Seconds matter: TN schools could get faster emergency tools
Seconds matter: TN schools could get faster emergency tools

When a severe allergic reaction hits, seconds matter. A new Tennessee bill could give schools faster, more flexible ways to respond—even if a student doesn’t have their own EpiPen.

Apr 23, 2026 Skipping school? Tennessee moves to close the ‘Reset Button’ on truancy
Skipping school? Tennessee moves to close the ‘Reset Button’ on truancy

Lawmakers are moving to close a loophole that lets students reset their attendance record — and schools say it could change how truancy is handled statewide.

Apr 23, 2026 Traffic jams to tunnel plans: Tennessee looks underground
Traffic jams to tunnel plans: Tennessee looks underground

Tennessee lawmakers approved a plan to fast-track underground transit projects, aiming to ease travel between major cities and key destinations like Nashville’s airport.

Latest Articles
Sparta   -   Mar 24, 2026 Confirmed Measles case reported in White County Schools
Confirmed Measles case reported in White County Schools

Parents across White County are being urged to closely monitor their children’s health after school officials confirmed a case of measles within the local school system — the what appears to be the first publicly reported case in Tennessee this year. The district is sharing limited details, but the warning

by Rachel Auberger
Sparta   -   Mar 24, 2026 Bats go cold: Warriorettes drop first game of season at Prescott South
Bats go cold: Warriorettes drop first game of season at Prescott South

One day after putting up 20 runs, the White County Middle School Warriorettes saw their bats go quiet. On Tuesday, White County managed just three hits and one run in a 4-1 loss to Prescott South. All of the scoring came early. The Warriorettes threatened right out of the gate

by Rachel Auberger
Sparta   -   Mar 24, 2026 Lawmakers target underage vaping with new funding plan
Lawmakers target underage vaping with new funding plan

Tennessee bill targets teen vaping with prevention funding from vape taxes.

by Rachel Auberger
Sparta   -   Mar 24, 2026 From 8-0 to heartbreak: Warriorettes drop extra-inning thriller
From 8-0 to heartbreak: Warriorettes drop extra-inning thriller

White County led 8-0 early, but Cookeville stormed back and walked it off in extra innings.

by Rachel Auberger
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